Flexibility of roles has long been a trademark of the Western Bulldogs under Luke Beveridge – and Adam Treloar is feeling the benefits of that already.

The star off-season recruit has settled in seamlessly at the Kennel.

And Treloar believes that positional versatility is enabling him to have a big impact for the Bulldogs, alongside fellow midfield stars Marcus Bontempelli, Jack Macrae, Tom Liberatore and Josh Dunkley.

The Bulldogs’ midfield spread has been key to their 7-1 start to 2021.

Treloar has spent time on the ball, on a wing and forward to play a big part in that.

He’s averaging 26.3 disposals – which is slightly below his career average of 28.

However, the way he is using the ball is having a real offensive impact for the Bulldogs.

Treloar averages 5.6 inside-50s and 7.5 score involvements in 2021 – plus almost a goal per game – which ranks him among the competition’s elite.

“One thing I really wanted to do coming into a new footy club and trying to find my feet again was I really wanted to hone in on my strengths,” Treloar said on 3AW Sportsday.

“My strengths have clearly been my ability to get up some speed, take off, take the game on and use my legs through traffic. That’s what I’ve been trying to do.

“Not really having to do the bash-and-crash stuff inside – only when called upon, obviously. We’re very fortunate to have guys like ‘Libba’, ‘Jacko’, ‘Bont’ and ‘Dunks’ prior to getting injured, being able to win that inside footy.

“I’m thoroughly enjoying being able to play a little bit more outside, use my legs a bit more and try to do dispose of the ball a bit better when I do have time and space and hit the forwards.”

The Bulldogs’ next challenge comes against third-placed Port Adelaide, at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.