Quote: G1 "I am basing my opinion upon having watched him against us but he cannot defend at all. In our games we have targeted him with great success.
Frankly, based upon attitude and application this season I would prefer Delaney and Keinhorst.
If by some miracle he could get his career back on track then lets see but right now I don't see why Leeds would want or need to take the risk with him. Someone else might and it might pay off. Good luck to them and him.'"
I actually said behind Ward and Ablett, but if you compare to Ablett who I think has been poor defensively it kind of tells a different story. Ablett has played 31 super league games and made 772 tackles (average 25 per match), and missed 71 tackles (8.43% of the tackles he attempts). Westerman has played 22 Super League games and made 696 tackles (average 32 per match) and missed 41 tackles (5.5% of the tackles he attempts). Certainly a more impressive defensive effort than Ablett this year.
Compare to a good defender in Delaney who has played 21 super league games and made 573 tackles (average 27 per match), and missed 43 tackles (6.98% of the tackles he attempts).
I know that early season game against Hull, Westerman was poor defensively, but the cup game which isn't included in those stats above he made 50 tackles in the match and one miss. Those are not the stats of someone who can not defend. Still doesn't mean we should be signing like, but just stating the position.