GOLD Coast teenager Georja Davies says her hatred of losing contests on an AFLW field stems from her younger years of competing against three older sisters in the backyard.

Just like she does for the Suns now, this week’s Rising Star nominee had to fight for everything when going up against Giselle, Fleur and Darcie, who have all played at the game's top level.

It's why when, for the first time in her life, Davies was asked to move from the forward line and ruck into defence late in her draft year, she knew that was the position for her.

"I was a goal defence in netball, so I did have that defensive mindset. I knew how to shut down players," Davies told AFL.com.au.

"The instinct was there already. I’ve always been a competitive person. I think deep down defence is a good position for me."

Being taken at No.9 in last year’s draft alongside fellow Academy graduates Sunny Lappin, Ava Usher, Dekota Baron, Alannah Welsh, Mikayla Nurse, Bronte Parker and Rhi Ingram, Davies has played all 12 games in the back half.

She has been an integral member of Rhyce Shaw's team, winning six intercept possessions a game and losing just four of her 18 one-on-one contests, which are often against more experienced opponents.

She said playing against her older sisters was the perfect grounding.

"I think it’s a blessing in disguise being the youngest," she said.

"I've always had to play above my weight. I've always been the shortest. I've always had to pretend I'm taller, pretend I'm stronger. I've always had to think my way around how to beat my sisters.

"Being in a house of six, you've just got to be extremely competitive, and I think I’ve been really lucky to have that environment around me and having that want to win and never want to be the loser.

"I think that hatred of losing those one-on-ones is why I've adapted so quickly because I don't want it to happen again.

"To come into the team and apply what was asked of me, play my role, do what Shawry's asked and just adapt really quickly … I'm super proud.

"I'm so excited for what I can do in the years ahead."