But the Wellington Cowboys star knows Sunday’s major semi-final clash with undefeated minor premiers Dubbo CYMS will be won and lost based on those little efforts without the footy.

“If we defend we can win the game,” Lousick said.

“We tend to slacken off in the 70th minute which we can’t afford to do against CYMS. We know points will come, but defending well is our focus.”

Such a mentality says a lot about the 19-year-old Cowboys fullback.

A gun throughout the junior grades, Lousick was one of Wellington’s best during the club’s run to the 2016 Group 11 under 18s premiership.

Lousick’s best mate, Kotoni Staggs is the obvious stand-out in that crop having kicked on to make his debut with the Brisbane Broncos in 2018.

But Lousick, an apprentice plumber, and the likes of Mack Dutfield and Brogan Black have all made the transition from junior guns to first graders for their hometown team in 2018.

The Cowboys No.1, though, has enjoyed a break-out season having transitioned from the halves to fullback, a position that showcases his speed beautifully.

That ability to break a game wide open has helped Wellington enjoy its best season since finishing in the top three in 2015.

Lousick is now eyeing off the defending premiers.

“It’s possible. CYMS is the benchmark, they have been for a lot of years now ... we can beat them,” Lousick said.

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“We know we can. They’re a fit side and they’re a physical side but we’ll give it a crack.”

The young custodian was quick to praise the Cowboys’ committee and stand-in skipper Justin Toomey-White, his experience and leadership huge for the Wellington club in 2018.

“There’s a lot of good people at the club doing good things,” he added.

But he said the true power of the Cowboys club was on show during last week’s win over Parkes.

“The support we get, it’s just a great vibe about town at the moment,” Lousick smiled.

“We probably had our biggest crowd of the year last week against Parkes. It’s the best feeling in the world running out knowing the whole town is behind us.”

That support will be in full voice on Sunday with three Wellington sides in major semi-finals at Dubbo at Apex Oval, the under 18s take on Forbes (1pm) while reserve grade plays Dubbo CYMS (11.40am) as well.

First grade kicks off at 2.30pm.