Once touted to have already become a regular in Queensland’s State of Origin side, Vidot has come to St George Illawarra to restore his standing as one of the game’s brightest young outside backs.

Switching between jovial and serious, Vidot provided an interesting insight upon first meeting.

His character ranges from dancing in YouTube clips to asking a teammate to become a ‘‘roomie’’ after just one training session.

Vidot nominated stretching as the biggest change since joining the Dragons on a three-year deal in November.

‘‘In Canberra we were pretty relaxed about stretching,’’ Vidot said.

‘‘It was a relaxed stretch but here it’s really intense.

‘‘Sometimes I don’t look forward to it.

‘‘It’s supposed to be the easiest part of training but it’s been the hardest.

‘‘It takes a lot of energy out of you but I feel pretty good so it must be working.’’

Vidot formed a relationship with Dragons coach Steve Price when Price coached the Samoan national side in 2010.

Despite stepping down from the squad after being told playing would rule him ineligible to represent Australia and Queensland, Price managed to have a lasting effect on the outside back.

‘‘I got along with him and he gets along with the Pacific Islanders,’’ Vidot said.

‘‘He is very cruisy and down to earth.’’

Although having playing 45 top-grade games for the Raiders in three years Vidot was continually overlooked for his favoured centre position.

But his move away from the nation’s capital was much more than football related.

‘‘I had some personal issues that I needed to get away from,’’ Vidot said.

‘‘I wasn’t entirely happy with my position ... I got into a dark patch in Canberra.

‘‘I felt very isolated and felt there was hardly anyone there for me.

‘‘I have family in Sydney and that has really helped.’’

Vidot is living with fellow new recruit Atelea Vea in Wollongong.