My concern for him is with the way the Dogs can move the ball. He may be doing a lot of junk running in that free wheel type role. The mental strength aspect would be tested in any player who is bypassed when he's done a s**t load of running.It appears his mobility is severely underrated on here. Whenever KPD's speak about playing on him they talk about not only his bulk, but also his ability to blow them up with his tank.
As has been discussed at length in this thread his role had changed in the latter stages of his time with us (rightly or wrongly). Beforehand though he was capable of covering the ground as well as any of those fowards just in a different manner.
At the Bulldogs he'll most likely return to a more free wheeling role so whether the father time comment is proven will be shown in time one thing I'm sure about is that we'll get a quick answer on his mobility. Having shed weight I'm very confident with my assesment, but we'll see.
With reference to another post of yours mentioning Richo. I watched him because I loved his work rate. A lot was made of his reactions to being ignored. I remember being puzzled thinking "Richo, why the * would you lead there, no wonder they ignored you?". IMO, he the most out of limited football nouse. Upon reflection, can't knock him.
The dogs have just won a flag and would back in their current style. He'll either fit the current plan or won't. I can't see Bevo accomodating him by changing the way they play. Then again, it's all the great unknown.