A trim Karmichael Hunt runs during Gold Coast pre-season training. Picture: Tim Marsden Source: The Courier-Mail
GOLD Coast code-hopper Karmichael Hunt says he is relishing the prospect of locking horns with the game's best midfielders.
Nearly three years after he started his AFL education, Hunt is again on a learning curve, this time to become the Suns' chief tagger.
"They just think with my strength and ability to probably lock on as a defender early, that I could nullify a few of those threats to our team," Hunt said.
"Obviously, it's still a work in progress and a very new role. With the scrimmages we've been doing ... I'm starting to lock on to a few of the younger boys."
Gold Coast coach Guy McKenna and assistant Matthew Primus believe Hunt's strength and defensive instincts could transform him into a natural stopper.
"I guess I was a little surprised, but in a good way," Hunt said.
"Obviously, I haven't played that role before, but it's a job the coaches entrust in you and if you can help the team in any way, shape or form it's hopefully going to be beneficial to the result."
Hunt is noticeably slimmer than last year as he continues to shave weight from his one-time bulky rugby league frame.
"I am slimmer. I would have dropped another 3kg or so, which has been nice," he said.
"Our training has picked up another notch and like everyone else on the team, I'm fitter than last year so I feel great for it.
"There's premier midfielders right across the competition ... it's going to be a pretty big year and hopefully I'm fit for the challenge."
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