1 and 3 in outside pods on inside ONLY
1 and 3 used for inside pass or ruck
2/4/5 Make Up Center Pod
6 & 7 in outside pods on the outside line or front man
Ball carrying and distribution option
Also needed for rucking
8 is floating option. Only playmaker as last resort.
Primary role is to cover gaps in 3-3-3
Secondary role is to inject into play
Tertiary role is playmaker
9/10/15 Floating playmakers similar to 3-4-3
12/13 outside pods outside or front man.
11/14 covers wings as extra option from pods or flash
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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