Or alternatively, that he's adept at setting up others while still being able to take any opportunities which open up for him.

Half a dozen tries a season isn't a bad return for a back row forward IMO, particularly when you factor in the other elements to his game.

Kevin Sinfield's tries for Leeds:

1997 - =#0000BF0, 1998 - =#0000BF1, 1999 - =#0000BF2, 2000 - =#0000BF7
2001 - =#0000BF10, 2002 - =#0000BF8, 2003 - =#0000BF6, 2004 - =#0000BF4
2005 - =#0000BF6, 2006 - =#0000BF3, 2007 - =#0000BF6, 2008 - =#0000BF4
2009 - =#0000BF4, 2010 - =#0000BF4, 2011 - =#0000BF1

Indeed.

Look at 2004 for example. Leeds scored a bucket load of tries that year. Sinfield returned 4. There's only so many tries to go around and it is not his job to be on the end of them.

So much more goes into a try than who puts down the ball but the less educated fan only sees the try scorers I guess.

I don't care if he never scores another try for Leeds.
Just keep banging over those kicks from the touchline, Kevin, that will do for me.

Lost in the noise surrounding the two poor team displays was the fact that Kevin scored 8 points in them, taking him above Farrell. Well done Sir Kev!

Indeed well done Kev

Kevin Sinfield has now closed within 6 goals of equalling the total set by Lewis Jones for Leeds.

1) Lewis Jones - 1,244
2) Kevin Sinfield - 1,212 + 26 (dg) = 1,238

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Somewhat ironically, just as Sinfield closes in on the record points scored in SL fixtures (Regular Rounds + Play-Offs) the current number 1 (Deacon) has rediscovered his scoring touch with both boot and ball and hand.

1) Paul Deacon - 2,409
2) Kevin Sinfield - 2,392

Only delaying the inevitable (?) but an unexpected response nonetheless.

And now Kevin Sinfield needs 2 goals to equal the Leeds career record currently held by Lewis Jones.

1) Lewis Jones - 1,244
2) Kevin Sinfield - 1,216 + 26 (dg) = 1,242

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Sinfield is also poised to stand alone at the head of Leeds' Challenge Cup totals in the SL Era in the following categories:

Appearances, Starts, Goals, Drop Goals, Points.

He currently shares the most starts with Keith Senior on 40. He also just needs 2 points to become the first Leeds player in the SL Era to register 300 points in the Challenge Cup.

Challenge Cup:
Kevin Sinfield, Played 40 + 2, Tries 14, Goals 119, Drop Goals 4, Points 298

While not being noted generally for his prowess at crossing the whitewash, Sinfield's Challenge Cup tries place him equal 4th along with Scott Donald behind Mark Calderwood (17), Rob Burrow (16) and Danny McGuire (16)

I'm just a little too young to remember Mr Jones' feats on the field; and too old to have him as my class teacher.....but I feel a little sad for him to have his record surpassed. By all acccounts he was an exceptional talent on the field.

Take nothing away from Sinfield: he too will be remembered as a Leeds legend. Congratulations Kevin.

Yet more congratulations to Kevin Sinfield are in order tonight as with his final conversion ever at The Willows (following the Lee Smith score) he replaced Paul Deacon as Super League's highest points scorer (SL Regular Rounds + Play-Offs.)

Long live King Kevin.



SL Era - Top Points Scorer

1 - Kevin Sinfield 2,410
2 - Paul Deacon 2,409
3 - Andrew Farrell 2,376

Arise Sir Kevin Sinfield, you are a legend to the club and the game of rugby league!!!!!