Either through necessity or creativity, some coaches look for positional changes to turn a game or season.
Utilising defenders in attack, or rebounders through the midfield, role switches can be unearthed, adding a whole new perspective to what the player is capable of.
Some moves in 2025 resulted in All-Australian blazers, while others caused oppositional distress. We take you through some of the best positional changes of 2025...
Jack Silvagni
Key Forward to Key Fefender
The Blues will rue the loss of the third-generation Silvagni as the Saints swooped on the free agent in the off-season.
But the 27-year-old began producing a career-best season, although it was halted by injury woes, limiting him to 13 outings.
Silvagni's switch to his father's famous position as a key defender worked wonders for Michael Voss, who needed bolstering in the rearguard and assistance for Jacob Weitering.
Silvagni not only quelled some of the game's best forwards, but also helped turn the ball over, resulting in an average of 6.2 intercept possessions across the season.
