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Tanner Smith position

Started by Cicjose, February 22, 2013, 02:38:30 PM

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http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-02-22/tanner-smith-position

The 18-year-old was recruited as a key defender with pick No.36 in the 2012 NAB AFL Draft, and his long reach and closing speed are assets in the back half.

However, since arriving at Fremantle he has immediately stamped himself as one of the club's leading endurance runners and there is excitement about his ability to play as a forward. 

"I think in the TAC Cup he kicked four or five goals up forward in a couple of games, so I think he can play both ends," forward line coach Peter Sumich said on Friday morning as Fremantle flew out of Perth.

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Even when he was drafted the club said he could play forward or back.