The "noodle agreement" is back! Now the defense agreement.

[JesseK]

Oh for the love of Monty Python...

Actually this violates T7 and T8. They deal with intentionally playing below one's ability, which I presume includes the selection of defenses that are known to be difficult for a particular set of opponents.

Here we go

Originally Posted by Game Manual p. 91 of 111

T7A Team may not encourage an ALLIANCE, of which it is not a member, to play beneath its ability.
T8A Team, as the result of encouragement by a Team not on their ALLIANCE, may not play
beneath its ability.