MIKEY LEWIS admits he’s got a lot of making up to do – but is determined to put his best foot forward as Hull KR bid to defend their Super League title.

The halfback’s indiscretions have limited him to just one appearance since mid-July – the rearranged round two clash against Warrington Wolves on August 18 – from which he returned from a four-match suspension only to receive another two-match ban for a challenge on Ewan Irwin.

But though the former Man of Steel’s time on the sidelines has been frustrating, he believes time to reflect has been beneficial.

“It’s been a tough couple of months for myself, but it was something I probably needed,” conceded the England international, who has 20 tries in 24 appearances this season.

“I’ve been working on myself, working on the mental game.

“I feel like it’s behind me now, and I’m looking forward to Friday night… getting back out there and doing this badge proud again.”

Lewis’ two-match suspension was met with disdain from head coach Willie Peters, along with that of Tevita Pangai Jnr, with both players dropped for the defeat to Toulouse Olympique.

“It was tough, but it’s the coach’s decision at the end of the day and so I stand by it,” he admitted.

“It’s a statement that it’s not acceptable at this club and it’s not, and I understood that well.

“Now, we move forward from that. The boys have had to dig really deep for the last two or three weeks now.

“We’re in the play-offs, so we’ve got to think about looking forward, not behind us.”

Lewis will return to the field for the Robins’ regular season closer against St Helens on Friday evening, captaining a youthful side including several potential debutants.

Whilst the majority of his teammates are being rested in order to be as fresh as possible for the play-offs, he was instead keen to take to the field.

“I want to make up by leading the boys around and playing my own game,” said Lewis.

“I wanted to play because all you want to do is just play rugby league.

“I chose to play because of the last couple of months, and I really owe it to the club, and my teammates, the most.

“It is about leading these young lads around and being me, and playing with a smile on my face and enjoying the time with the lads.”

Key to Lewis’ performances is keeping his emotions from spilling over, for it is the same passion that he brings to the field that often lands him in trouble.

The 25-year-old doesn’t believe that contributed to the suspension against Warrington, but stressed tomorrow’s performance is about “doing more action stuff and controlling what I can control.”

“The more times I do that and keep calm, the better I am as a player,” he stressed.

“There’s a fine line and I’ve got to keep under that fine line to make sure that I’m not punishing my teammates, and I’ve got to prove that tomorrow night.

“I’m really looking forward to it.”