I don't take the named positions as gospel anymore. I think it used to mean something but we have had some funny ones. I know we have had short players named in key positions, forwards named as defenders etc. I'm not sure if other clubs do it that way as well now but I assume there is some kind of inside joke going on. Now the way footy is played, I'm not even sure starting on the bench doesn't mean you're not the first choice in that position(limited to pockets, flanks and wings), just thats how coaching staff have worked the rotations to give you the most TOG.So you'd expect him to be named onfield when teams are announced, assuming his pre-season naming on bench was more an experimental/practice thing?