Expect to see Dean Towers in the front half of the ground this year, with the speedy Swan set to line up as a forward in 2014.

The 23-year-old, who arrived at the club at pick 22 in the 2012 National Draft, played the majority of his junior football as a wingman, but will make the shift into the forward line this season.

Speaking to SwansTV at training this week, Towers said he welcomed the change and was enjoying his new challenge as a half forward.

“I’ve only ever really rested in the forward line,” Towers told SwansTV.

“In my last few years before I was on the Swans’ list I was a wingman, and in the rotation I did go through the forward line.

“I was only ever in there for a short time and I was more a run-off-the-wing, take a bounce and kick a goal type of player.

“Now I’ve been working on structures and forward stoppages and really making sure that I’m in the right spot.

“I’m trying to make sure that I have my mind really switched on for when I have to be defensive or when I need to take off and provide an option for the side.”

His move into the forward line has already proved fruitful, with Towers booting goals in both of the club’s NAB Challenge clashes.

Towers’ goal against GWS in the club’s first NAB Challenge match was particularly exciting, with the forward showing off his lighting leg speed when he gathered the ball at full pace and slotted an impressive goal.

Towers said he had been pleased with his performance in this year’s pre-season competition and felt he’d stepped up his game from last year.

“I’ve had a really good pre-season this year,” he said.

“I was more prepared for it and knew more of our structures and game plans and have had my eye on a role which I thought I could fill, so it’s been a well-prepared pre-season.

“I also got a fair bit of confidence out of the first two NAB games.

“The voice from the senior players is just a step up and it makes it easier to play the game.”

After being named as an emergency on two occasions late in the 2013 season, Towers has his sights set on making his senior debut this season.

Working closely with his mentor Ben McGlynn, Towers said he was determined to improve all aspects of his game, in particular his pressure acts and finishing skills.

“Benny McGlynn is my mentor and all you just need to do is look at how he goes about his business on the field and you’ll have a good idea about what you need to do to break into the senior side,” he said.

“I’d love to break into the side this year but I’d say I have a bit of work ahead of myself but I’m heading in the right direction.

“The advice I’ve been given has been to keep working on my strengths and to make my weaknesses not weaknesses anymore.

“I’ve just got to keep applying forward pressure and capitalise on any chances I get.”