I like him as a strong, reliable KPF. May not be dynamic & take the game apart by himself but he'll be a focal point & allow others to mark off his presence & contested play (at the worst).
I thought I saw a bit of Jon Patton in his play as well, but that may be just his size etc.
The benefit of having a host of KPP players is that they can all learn off one another. I think Jon Patton will play an integral role within Hawthorn's walls with players like Emerson Jeka and Mitch Lewis, TOB, etc