Yep, we have tried Aless in that position a few times now and it has worked occasionally, particularly away at Morecambe and Exeter.
I would be tempted to try Grant there at least once before we ultimately lose the guy back to Forest.....4~3~3 v Crewe..... Shola, Grant and Aless up front with Stead coming on for Shola if we have not scored a bagful by halftime......mouth~watering prospect.