"He's got qualities like Bruce.
"Brucey would stick his head in and ask the question of the opponent. 'Do you want hurt? I'm going to put my head in there. If you want to get the ball, you're going to have to put your head in front of mine'. Of course he'd lost his looks long ago. He's like Bernard Cribbins now! The hair's going white.
"There are similarities between the current two and Bruce and Pallister. It's a good partnership. It has pace and strength.
"There is a good balance between the two of them.
"We saw him come off in a friendly last week with five stitches - and he's smiling.
"I expect more authority this season from Vida. He's been with us a year and a half and this is his third season. He came in the middle of one season and it took him time to adjust, but I'm excited about him. With Rio I can rely on his experience."