Emerging youngster George Hewett is relishing his time in the Sydney Swans forward line but won't knock back a midfield role in 2017 if the opportunity presents.

Hewett enjoyed a breakout season last year, kicking 18 goals from his 24 matches as a pressure forward.

The 21-year-old, who'd spent the two seasons prior working on his craft at NEAFL level before his opening round debut, impressed with his fierce tackling and goal sense to become an integral part of the Swans' front half.

Having played a lot of his junior footbal as a midfielder before doing much of the same for the NEAFL Swans, Hewett is on track to eventually transition from a specialty goal-kicker to an on-baller in the coming seasons.

Whether that will come this year or further down the track remains to be seen but the No. 29 won't be shying away from putting his hand up if an opportunity comes knocking.

"I'm just trying not to get too complacent," Hewett said on his goal for the coming season.

"Last year I played forward a lot in the seniors and really enjoyed it. I'm just focusing on making small improvements and building from there.

"Hopefully I can get a bit of time in (the midfield) this year, whenever that may be.

"But I really enjoyed my forward role, we lost a few senior players in Ben McGlynn, and Tommy Mitchell played forward at times.

"I think there's some spots for a lot of us younger guys, like Daniel Robinson and Dean Towers (also), who can step up and be a real leader within that forward group."

McGlynn's departure means that forward group has become even younger and more inexperienced.

Lance Franklin and Kurt Tippett are the only players from that mix to have over 100 games to their names.

Sam Reid (98 games), Harry Cunningham (80) and Gary Rohan (79) are in the next bracket while Isaac Heeney (38), Towers (30), Brandon Jack (27), Hewett (24), Tom Papley (20), Robinson (11) and James Rose (5) are among the Swans' impressive band of youngsters looking to take the next step this season.

Hewett isn't fazed, confident that under the guidance of Franklin and Tippett that each member will play their role within the team when called upon.

"It is a bit younger now," Hewett added. "But it's a good feeling when you've got Lance Franklin and Kurt Tippett as your leaders.

"I think we've got a good balance."