I think the idea of playing A-rod at RB has merit if you don't want to change the midfield. He's been one of our best players consistently this season and can tackle well, reads the game well, and is unlikely to cough up possession in dangerous places. Would rather that than Hicks at LB to be honest - no slight on Hicks but he's not as good as Alex.
Hicks skills playing higher up the park are better than his skills as a last line you would suspect. I'd back A-Rod myself, or Roly and A-Rod in the centre...eh...
then reads rest of thread and finds out it's Blake...