Melbourne recruit Changkuoth Jiath says playing under Steven King has taken away his anxiety for football.

The Dees defender made the move from Sam Mitchell’s Hawthorn and got his first win over his former side at the MCG on Saturday night.

“You’re able to just be yourself,” Jiath said on 3AW Football.

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“I wasn’t here last year, but it’s something I really appreciate.”

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