I think suiting a five eighth position is something that cant be taught, at least at first grade level. I believe it requires an innate ability. You could see players like Lyons, Alan Thompson, Lyon, Lewis, Mark Ella just seem to have that perception, positioning, and timing that I dont think can be taught. Its instinctive. Watching Green the other night, I could see he's got it. His timing of the pass was spot on.
Walker's skills are more individual. He's fast and evasive and in that sense he's a stand out. But he just hasnt got that timing sense that outstanding five eighths need. Canterbury are suffering the same issue with young Reynolds. A tough little competitor, but with the two Morris brothers and Hopoate outside him, their team should be scoring far more frequently. But he doesnt seem to have that timing and positional play skill to set them on their way.