Sam Siggins will play anywhere to get the best out of himself, both from a positional and geographical perspective.

Since being drafted by the Adelaide Crows in 2012, Siggins has played in both the SANFL and the TSL (Tasmanian State League) and has now signed on with the Cats in the VFL.

The 196cm utility left the Crows in 2015 for personal reasons but his passion to play at the highest level has been reignited.

Siggins’ new coach Shane O’Bree believes the former Crow is at the perfect age to make a second push at playing professional football.

“(Siggins) is at a really good age at 23, he has learnt a lot being on an AFL list and has gone back to Tassie and played some good footy there,” O’Bree said.

Siggins echoes the feeling that time is of the essence but will not be disheartened if his dream goes unachieved, knowing he gave it his all.

“I am at that age, 23 turning 24, that if I am going to get back on a list, it is now or never so I certainly feel like if I can have a good year or couple of years, I certainly can put myself back on a list,” Siggins said.

“If it happens, it happens but if it doesn’t – at least I know I’ve done everything I possibly can to get back.”

With his ability to play at either end of the ground and even pinch-hit in the ruck, Siggins has a lot to offer any side.

That versatility is something the swingman prides himself on and it has been on full display since he joined the Cats.

In his first match in the hoops, Siggins was tested in a variety positions, a stark contrast to Friday night, where he spent his entire second match as a true key defender.

“I love being switched around but it is also good to play a full game in one position,” Siggins said.

“I am happy to play wherever (O’Bree) wants me to play and I understand that in the VFL system, when you are aligned with an AFL club, you have to be able to get thrown around and I’m happy to play anywhere.”

Siggins was a key part of the Cats’ defensive group that was on top of their game in Friday night’s victory over Werribee.

The Tigers were held to a mere four goals for the match and Siggins was pleased with how the defenders worked together.

“We had a more settled group this week and down back we had the same back six for most of the night and I felt we worked really well,” he said.

“We had a lot of help up the ground that made it easier for us backs.”

The Cats had over 30 players suit up in the practice game from both the AFL and VFL lists.

Siggins believes that the opportunities for VFL players to train with the AFL squad during preseason has made it easier for the two units to gel.

“I feel like Geelong do it really well and you get good buy in from the AFL and VFL boys working together,” Siggins said.

“The football club has been amazing to embrace me and given me opportunity to train with the AFL guys and build relationships with those players.”