Boom Myrtleford recruit Taylor Hunt will play on-ball after more than a decade in defence.
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Hunt played 105 games at AFL level with Geelong (63) and Richmond (42), before spending the past two seasons with Collegians in the Victorian Amateurs.
"Mainly in the 'Amos' I played half-back, we had a pretty strong midfield so settled down back," he said of his first stint away from the elite level.
Hunt joins his great mate and fellow Saints' recruit Dawson Simpson after the pair met a decade ago at Geelong.
"Just that opportunity to get back and play together, I'm not sure how many more years of footy I've got in me," the 29-year-old said.
Just that opportunity to get back and play together, I'm not sure how many more years ... I've got.
- Taylor Hunt
"We played a fair bit of twos (reserves) together, we had some hard times together playing twos.
"Having big Dawson in the ruck and the opportunity to play mid, he could possibly be the dominant ruckman and possibly get first use of the ball, which will help."
Hunt spent time in Myrtleford with Dawson last month, but he also has connections in the North East as his father Daryl is originally from Wodonga and he also has cousins based in Tallangatta.
"He's a really good fellow, really caring guy, so he'll slot into our mix seamlessly on and off the field," coach Jake Sharp said.
"I'd like to think he'd go through our midfield, he's got enormous running capacity, he uses the footy well and breaks lines with his running power."
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Despite playing with a long-time powerhouse in Geelong and a modern day force in Richmond, Hunt has missed out on success, while it's well documented Myrtleford boasts only one flag.
"I heard the boys saying next year is the 50-year anniversary since they won their premiership," Hunt said.
'Obviously for myself I haven't really had that much success, wherever I've been I've just missed out or just been on the outer at the wrong time."