SCOTT Carlin is embracing a new role as he prepares for his first VFL season.
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The Terang Mortlake export will swap defence for attack in 2019 after signing with Werribee.
Carlin, 18, has spent the past three weeks training with the Tigers and inked a deal on Monday night.
He is excited to push for a spot in the Mark Williams-led team after two impressive seasons with TAC Cup club Greater Western Victoria Rebels.
“It is a lot different,” Carlin said of Werribee’s intentions to use him across half-forward.
“At TAC Cup they were playing me in the back line and on the wing and I got a game with Werribee (as a 23rd player last season) and they played me forward, so now they’re looking at me as a forward.”
Carlin has picked Ballarat league club Lake Wendouree as his feeder club for next season and is seven weeks into a building apprenticeship.
He said it was relief to sign with Werribee, where he’ll play alongside former Rebel and Portland export Keegan Gray.
“It was good to finally know I am on the list, I am psyched for this year,” Carlin said.
“I’ll train hard and try and get a game.”
Carlin said he went “better than I expected” in his one appearance at VFL level in 2018 – a match against North Melbourne.
Tigers’ pre-season training has also been a learning curve.
“It’s been another step up again from Rebels,” he said.
“It’s more of a high intensity, it’s been good though. I am enjoying it.”
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