In fact, Tendai Mzungu has worn almost as much leather - of the red Sherrin variety - as a rock star in the early stages of this season.
Toyota AFL Dream Team scores of 96 and 88 in rounds 1 and 2 respectively followed multiple 100+ performances in the NAB Cup.
So what makes Tendai such a good DT proposition?
The answer is as obvious as his dreads: endurance. Tendai can run all day.
It’s a trait he can probably thank his Zimbabwean heritage for, given the incredible long-distance running abilities African athletes have displayed throughout the years.
During the club’s pre-season, Mzungu won the 3km time trial and barely looked like he’d even started the race when he got to the finish line.
So it’s not just a case of the footy going Tendai’s way, he is finding his own way to the footy by simple gut-running.
At $400,000, Tendai isn’t cheap. But what he might be for your Dream Team is that unique player you’ve been looking for to set your team apart from others.
Go on. Go Tendai’s way.
