PROMISING recruit Sam Power's transition from a Bulldog to a Kangaroo has been pretty seamless since he crossed from Whitten Oval at the end of 2007.

So smooth has his adjustment been, it feels like North has had Power for more than a handful of games.

 The 24-year-old, now in his seventh year at the elite level, played 84 matches for the Western Bulldogs – carving an honest career after being selected with pick 10 in the 2001 draft.

"I've settled in really well," he said. "Everyone's been great. The players are great and the coaches have given me good opportunities so far.

"I'm enjoying it and I've probably settled in a lot quicker than I probably thought I would."

Used by Dean Laidley through the midfield and in defence this year, Power has proved a handy option with his height and ability to find the ball.

Victories over Melbourne and Collingwood welcomed 22 and 21 possessions respectively, while he also laid six tackles against the Pies.

"There's been a couple of down games but it's been reasonably consistent," he said. "There are a few areas of my game that are improving and I'm learning a lot on a weekly basis from the coaches.

"I've played more in the midfield this year. It varies from week to week, depending on the opposition. I'm happy getting rotated through the midfield but if I can go down back as well, I'm fine with that [too]."

Last weekend's break for the Hall of Fame tribute Match saw Power, Lion brother Luke and Saint Leigh Montagna visit their junior football club, Balwyn.

The time off from competition gave the new Roo the opportunity to think about his start to the season while making some important considerations of what's to come.

"We've played seven games already and I suppose it is a clean slate," he said. "But the competition's so even that you've got to make the most of every week. We've learnt from the first seven weeks and what we need to improve on and hopefully take that into this week and the weeks beyond.