LUKE Dahlhaus says he's always been a bit different.

It started when deciding to barrack for a footy team as a little tacker.

"My whole family was different. Dad was Hawks, my brother was Richmond, mum was Geelong and I was Bombers," he said.

"Everyone always asks: How did that happen? But we don't know. I was a Bombers boy, but also a little bit of Hawks. I really like Cyril Rioli; he's my favourite player. At Essendon, Alwyn Davey and Scott Lucas."

Lucas above Lloyd and Hird?

"Yeah, I don't know why. I remember when I was real young, I heard Lucas come out of the TV and I said, I'm going for them now."

Dahlhaus, 18, is a fully fledged Bulldog and a cult figure after four games.

His flowing dreadlocks, courage and ability to run has helped to rejuvenate the Bulldogs.

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