Moving forward, tactically.

[LeftPeg_Pie]

I agree with you, the shape will stay pretty much the same. We play 1-up, but need to attack in numbers, that's a no-brainer.

First thing to note I think is that this adds to our dependence on Didzy to provide the creativity, at least in the short-term. I think Abbott will be expected to continue to do more in the final-third as well.

Apart from that, across the frontline of 5 there are 2 shirts up for grabs to join Jatta, Didzy and JJ regardless of what role or side he settles back into. For those 2 places I don't think it can avoid being trial and error over the next few weeks, and I hope we don't lose points in the process. If forced to choose, I'd definitely want Tsaroulla and then have hopes for Jarvis, from what we've seen in the vids

Bass
McDonald, Platt, Bedeau
Jones, Palmer, Abbott, Tsaroulla
?
Jatta, McGoldrick

Tend to agree with the rotation between various options; Austin, Martin, Grant, Edwards, Jarvis and Whitaker.

[Mud Pie]

NT has shown commitment and skill, and glimpses of genuine Messi, but if I was SM I'd always be worrying about his wastefulness in front of goal.

[M0ufMk3]

Bass
McDonald, Platt, Bedeau
Jones, Palmer, Abbott, Tsaroulla
?
Jatta, McGoldrick

Tend to agree with the rotation between various options; Austin, Martin, Grant, Edwards, Jarvis and Whitaker.

Would hurl Jarvis in at the deep end in the ? role above and go for a lot of rotation (collective noun 'a confusion' hopefully for the opposition) with Jarvis, Didz, and the increasingly impressive Abbot with Jones marauding.

Regardless we look bl00dy dangerous going forward, almost as dangerous as we looked defending under Luke