Andy Gilder wrote:
94% tackle success rate for Mullally per Opta.
Of Leeds other props, only Peacock (95%) has a higher success rate.
Doesn't back up qualms about his defence.
If this opta measure was the definitive measure of defence then that would be true.
Mullally is often so far out of position that he cannot even attempt a tackle. In his first 5-10 minutes he also prone to enthusiastically jump out of the line and end up failing to make a tackle. A fair few of his tackles are the easier third man in variety. I think his number of carries and tackles is far lower than most props at Leeds.
The lad is keen and Leeds are a top club so there is a good chance he will move from being a project player to an established prop, but it will require plenty of work.