Quote: tvoc "
On Leeds' first defensive set on Friday Burrow was outside Sinfield on the right with McGuire outside Moon on the left. On the second set McGuire had joined Sinfield and Burrow on the right leaving Leeds' left edge completely exposed with Ward, who was defending that set outside Moon, isolated as the last man with Hall dropping deep. Thankfully for Leeds Melbourne completely missed this opportunity but the defensive alignment was a shambles.
Confusion on only the second defensive set of the match. Melbourne may have missed that early opportunity but it was noted as on the next set they run a pet play down that channel which the disorganised Leeds defence couldn't handle.
It didn't end there either despite the 1st set alignment being re-established for the next few sets it happened again in the 11th minute only this time Burrow switched sides to double up with McGuire leaving this time Sinfield exposed on the right edge basically guarding a third the width of the pitch.
Who is responsible for these alarming defensive alignment flaws ? Is it helping Leeds trying to effectively accomodate three starting half-backs - possibly four when you note Ward's position outside Moon on only the second defensive set. Is it asking too much of the remaining forwards ?'"
This was something I picked up on and commented upon early last season. It was either Hall or BJB that were copping some flak on here for perceived defensive frailties. I observed and pointed out that the person defending inside the winger would change from set to set causing a great deal of confusion throughout the team.