When Chris Fagan moved Dayne Zorko to half-back to start the season, a few eyebrows were raised.

Not because anyone doubted Zorko's ability, but after 200-plus games and five best and fairests, it seemed a bold move to shift a midfield prime mover into defence.

But after 33 disposals against Essendon in round two, Zorko backed up with another 31, including 13 score involvements, against North.

The 33-year-old captain attacks at all costs, makes lightning quick decisions, and hurts opponents with his incisive kicking.

He'll face sterner defensive tests – starting with Geelong on Friday night – but knowing Zorko can play forward, midfield and back is a nice ace to have up Fagan's sleeve for later in the year.

Zorko spoke to media last week about his role change and said that he was enjoying the shift.

"It's been an exciting new challenge", he said.

"It's been refreshing and being able to see the game unfold in front of you is something I've really enjoyed.

"I certainly haven't put a line through going back into the midfield but I'm happy to play wherever Fages needs me."

"We've got a lot of exciting new players coming through the midfield, and they've got to learn at some point. So if I can teach them from afar, it's only going to benefit the team and do us good in the long term."