I've tried something similar last month with Arnjolf, purify him, then Lippy next round and play him with Blood Eagle. Its cool but not having Leader in R3 is very costly, maybe worth it on red coin if you manage to get card advantage.
I've tried a pretty standard soldier deck - you use Morvran (with 7 or less cards in hand so you have space), place Affan 1st and he is summoned just like he does with Imperial Formation; place Tibor 2nd/3rd, then summon him with Vilgefortz; 3rd/2nd place the card you want boosted with Yoachin, then play that spy.
(the 2nd and 3rd are interchangeable according to your opponent, if you think a TIbor or boosted unit will be more vulnerable)