North Melbourne draftee Curtis Taylor has wasted little time making an impact at his new club, with the dynamic forward impressing in the recent match simulations.

Taylor, who was considered by many as the biggest slider in the 2018 NAB AFL Draft, has shown why he was so highly rated as a junior.

But the youngster isn't getting ahead of himself. Instead, he's hoping to learn from his more experienced teammates.

“The match simulations have been good, I’ve felt pretty comfortable out there, especially with the senior guys I’ve been playing around who have been a big help to me,” Taylor told North Media.

“Obviously there’s a lot more things you need to focus on and a lot more things happening out there than in under-18’s footy, but I’ve loved every part of it ... you can’t wipe the smile off my face when I’m out there.”

Praised for his strong hands and ability to impact the scoreboard, Taylor has spent much of the pre-season inside the forward 50.

“That half-forward role is something that I’ve always played in the past, so it’s not something that’s too new to me,” he said.

“I’ve spoken to Shaun Higgins a bit, and I’ve done a bit with Shaun Atley and Kayne Turner who play similar roles.

“I’ve really been trying to watch them when they’re out on the track training.”

During Taylor’s time at the Calder Cannons and Vic Metro in his draft year, the 18-year-old also featured in the midfield, adding another string to his bow.

However, it appears that his focus as of now, is firmly on a role in attack.

“The coaches are pretty happy with my progress, but at the moment I’m just trying to learn the way we play and get my head around the different methods we play,” he said.

“Body size is something that everyone’s trying to work on, but I think my fitness is one thing I’m really focusing on as well.

“I think that transition from under-18 footy to the AFL level is significant because there’s a lot more running than there has been in the past.”