Bijan Muller pulled on the boots for the Tatyoon reserves early this season and has not looked back.

His 12 month stay in Australia has almost come to an end but there is still one important match yet to be played.

The Hawks will take on Moyston Willaura this weekend and Muller will be looking to go out with a bang.

The 17-year-old has been living with the Stockwell family while studying at Marian College and decided to take up the game after watching AFL on television.

Kerry Stockwell, a sponsor of Tatyoon, pointed him in the direction of the Hawks where he has proved a valuable asset.

Muller has not missed a training night and has kicked six goals for the season. He was even named best on ground in the Hawks' last match.

While he plays soccer in Germany, Muller said he preferred the Australian game.

''Football's better than soccer, being much more intense,'' he said.

Reserves coach Nick Lloyd, who also teaches at Marian College, said Muller had become a cult hero at the Hawks.