Hurley was drafted to the Bombers at the end of 2008 primarily as a defender, but has spent a majority of his four AFL seasons in attack. Last year he booted 26 goals in 16 games.
However, Hurley often appears most at ease in defence, where his game sense, physicality and power has helped curtail some of the game's premier forwards.
Hurley caught up with coach James Hird before jetting to the United States for an altitude camp, although the 22-year-old says he was none-the-wiser after the meeting where he would be placed for the majority of next year.
"The day before we left 'Hirdy' and I caught up for a bit of a coffee and had a chat about the things to come and the year ahead," Hurley told AFL.com.au from the club's training base at Colorado.
"It's a tough one because a lot depends on who's playing well, who's injured and what not, but he said he's open minded to either end.
"He didn't really suggest which end he's leaning towards which I suppose is good, it keeps me on my toes. I've just got to train up on both areas and hopefully I can settle down in one."
Hurley's lighter load
The group taken to Boulder for the foray into altitude training mainly consisted of midfielders, although it also included the leadership group, of which Hurley is a member.
They have already participated in workshops to improve the club's leadership, while Brendon Goddard's influence has already been evident.
"Having 'BJ' here has been fantastic and he's another leader that the club is really looking for," Hurley said.
"He's fitted in really well. He's a pretty strong character and he's pretty outspoken. He says what's on his mind and it's pretty refreshing."
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