Wingbacks, (inverted, or not) and the No.10 conundrum . . .

[ncfcog]

Just having a rethink and if we can't drop Tsaroulla he has to stay out on the left, so with this in mind would it be worth considering a hybrid WB role on the right featuring both JJ and Austin? I could see those two interchanging, no, dovetailing quite nicely in that respect. Would need a bit of work but get it right and that could be a very productive area of the pitch for us.

[LeftPeg_Pie]

Just having a rethink and if we can't drop Tsaroulla he has to stay out on the left, so with this in mind would it be worth considering a hybrid WB role on the right featuring both JJ and Austin? I could see those two interchanging, no, dovetailing quite nicely in that respect. Would need a bit of work but get it right and that could be a very productive area of the pitch for us.

I am not sure Tsaroulla has to stay exclusively on the left. He is not as effective at RWB, but plays it in a similar way to Jones, by cutting in more often than going down the line, so tactically it would not have too much of an impact.

I think Jones, Tsaroulla and Austin will manage the wing back positions between themselves. Gordon can obviously play there too and maybe Jarvis? Although I know nothing about his particular style of play.

I can see Austin and Jones working a RWB/10 rotation effectively and although I would choose Austin in the 10, I tend to agree with Jacob and think Maynard will play Grant in the 10 for now. This would see Jones/Austin/Tsaroulla as orthodox wing backs (not that I feel we play wing backs in an orthodox fashion).

A couple of interesting aspects of who plays RWB is who plays RCB. McDonald has done brilliantly so far at RCB but against better teams, or quick wingers, may need helping out a little more than Bedeau. In these circumstances you would favour Tsaroulla or Austin over Jones.

Also, when receiving the ball, McDonald will not naturally turn to play the ball into a wing back consistently as he will naturally not take a first touch that will take the ball out of his feet and shape him up that way. He is more likely to play into Palmer and Abbott, or a wing back who does not always want to hug the touchline; Jones.