Hawthorn captain James Sicily has spoken of his openness to playing wherever he’s needed, after helping steer the brown and gold to special 13-point win over Fremantle on Saturday.

A surprise shift forward saw Sicily kick three majors in a half for the Hawks, two of which coming in the final quarter, helping spur his side to a spirited come-from-behind victory in Tasmania.

Speaking on SEN Breakfast this morning, Sicily shared some insight into the swing forward and his openness to play any role necessary within the team to get the job done.

“It was probably a nice answer from him (Sam Mitchell) and a nice way to say that I was doing bugger all, but I’m really happy that he made the call to go forward because I was probably lacking a little bit of confidence and a bit indecisive in stuff that I’m usually really strong in in the contest and competing and being physical,” Sicily told SEN Breakfast.

“I did say I was a liability; I was probably a bit harsh on myself, I missed a few tackles I would usually stick and just competing, I usually compete a bit harder.

“But I felt relieved that I could contribute in the last half of the game and ultimately, we got a great win off the back of the midfielders getting on top in the last quarter."

Having started his career as a forward, which included booting 30 goals in his second season, the now All Australian defender said he was willing to fill any position for the betterment of the team.

“I’m always open to playing any role, I think having that flexibility to be able to go forward if I’m not playing as I’d usually like, like on the weekend or I’m getting a bit of attention behind the ball and not being able to play my normal role.

“I think having that versatility to go forward is a good thing and we have a number of guys who are able to do that right now. Myself, Blake Hardwick or Josh Weddle, we all changed our positions up on the weekend, it just adds something different and I’m open to anything really.”

The win over Fremantle saw Hawthorn’s third win from three games in Tasmania this season, with one game left to play on the Apple Isle in Round 24.

Sicily spoke of the genuine home ground advantage for the Hawks when playing in Launceston.

“We saw what a home advantage can do to a side, we went down to the Cattery (GMHBA Stadium) last week. I think it’s just being familiar, we always know what to expect when we go down there in terms of travel, food, routine, like we’re really entrenched in that, we’ve been there for so long,” he said.

“I think we’ve won eight of our last 10 down in Tassie, so I think for most of us the familiarity, we know what to expect from each other down there and what’s to come.

Sicily reiterated that the group is always willing to embrace the big games, like this weekend’s clash with Collingwood and spoke to the importance of every game in the run home this season.  

“The young fellas are full of exuberance and want to express themselves and play in games that matter as you said, and in front of big crowds so yeah we’re really looking forward to this week’s game,” Sicily said.

“It’s probably bigger than the one we just had in terms of Fremantle, but they all feel like elimination finals from here on in with the ladder being so close.

“I can’t wait personally to get out there in front of what probably will be 80,000 people at the ‘G."

With the excitement of Hawthorn’s talented list on full show each week, Sicily shared the great belief he has in this group as a core of young Hawks are exposed to more games.

“We always promote playing to your strengths and focusing on what you’re good at and bringing that to the table, and the things that you want to be working on they just underline those sorts of things, you’re just sort of constantly improving.

“In terms of what you bring to the team and why you’re in the team you need to focus on that, we’re always encouraging to display your weapons I suppose, and what makes you a good footballer.

“There’s a number of young guys in the team and I mean as soon as those guys get to about 50 games average, I think that’s when we’ll be even better as a side and that’s even exciting in itself, you know we’re knocking on the door of finals with a pretty young list.

“Once that underbelly of young talent can get to 50 games, I think that’s when we’ll be hitting out straps and competing for top four and not just sort of hoping on the fact that we can scrape into finals like we are at the minute, so that’s exciting.”