Many were left scratching their heads when Preuss left for Melbourne, with the Kangaroos having no clear succession plan for the ageing Todd Goldstein.
Fast forward a year and Preuss has an extra handful of games under his belt and can perhaps take over the role from Goldstein in due time once again.
The Kangaroos will want to hold onto his services this time around, as strong 2nd-string ruckman are looking to dry up.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 7: Braydon Preuss of the Kangaroos and Toby Nankervis of the Tigers compete in a ruck contest during the AFL 2018 JLT Community Series match between the Richmond Tigers and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Ikon Park on March 7, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)
