No, he had a go recently and it didn't really work. This is my point, players have been tried in that position with no great success. So, give Moloney a go we know he likes to get forward and he can also give support to the full back. Nothing to lose, all depends on Phillips getting fit though and Hoskins would still be first choice in my opinion.
I haven't seen Brendan get down the line and beat anyone in the outside once this year. This use to be a key strength of his. Surely good enough reason alone not to play him in midfield!