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Field position makes member err (3,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

leg slip

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'field position' is the definition.
I don't know anything about this answer so I cannot judge whether it can be defined by this definition.

'member err' is the wordplay.
'member' becomes 'leg' (member can mean a limb).
'err' becomes 'slip' (synonyms).
'leg'+'slip'='LEG SLIP'

'makes' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for leg slip that I've seen before include "One hoping to hold ball" , "One in the field" , "Cricketer" , "Position on cricket field" , "that may be found in field" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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