Minus starts in behind the ruck and DEEP. If hitting 10 out the back runs the unders line on his inside. If hits front up pod, runs typical minus line from DEEP and is an option in both ruck and carry.
Minus has to stay DEEP and hidden behind 9. Can't get in the way of 9s pass.
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