A year later it couldn't be more different. There's a new-found confidence about him after a full season in Geelong's close-knit back six.
Turning the midfielder into a backman has paid off for both the club and player, adding another dimension to his game.
Enright's had some of the best defenders in the business showing him the way in teammates Matthew Scarlett, Tom Harley and Brenton Sanderson.
“I've learnt from playing with those guys, the way they go about their footy and how they approach the game,'' Enright said.
“It took a while to squeeze into the backline though, they are very tight as a group.''
Geelong assistant coach Alan McConnell said the move down back had given Enright a simpler focus on the game.
“He's become a better footballer as a result, he's more consistent,'' McConnell said.
“Corey's given us some creativity through his ball use and flair, and encouraged others to be more adventurous. He initiates things a bit.
“Our ball use across the whole ground is not great, but it's improved significantly coming out of defence and Corey's played a big part in that.''
Enright has been among the Cats' best this year, averaging 19 possessions a game.
McConnell said Enright, who had played 55 games since his 2001 debut, would most likely return to the midfield next season.
He said the midfielders were expected to be versatile and Enright's teammates would also find themselves spending more time elsewhere.
“The move to half-back has been great,'' Enright said.
“It's different to the midfield, and players need to be more versatile these days. It really helps your defensive game.''
It's part of the huge learning curve which Enright, who turns 22 on September 14, has been on since arriving at Skilled Stadium.
Hailing from Kimba in South Australia, he was the Cats' 47th choice in the 1999 draft, a pick they received as part of the exchange with the Kangaroos for Leigh Colbert.
He did not play a senior game in his first season, but has steadily increased his tally over the past three years.
Last season though was limited by the shoulder injury he suffered in round three which sidelined him for five weeks.
He was advised to be careful when tackling to protect himself, which didn't come naturally.
“If something happens you can't do much about it, but it was lucky nothing did.
“It (the injury) was in the back of my mind, but once you're out there you don't worry about it. You get the first knock and you're right.''
McConnell said it was a tough time for Enright.
“There was 12 months without him touching a weight (because of the injury),'' he said.
“Corey played the whole of last year knowing he would have surgery at the end of the season. Mark (Thompson) said basically don't tackle anyone because if he did his season would be over.''
Enright now plans to spend pre-season on more strengthening work as well as running to improve his fitness.
He's already looking to next season with greater consistency and a desire to get among the goals, his main focus.
