Goldstein looks 26 and is thriving ahead of Roos clash

Todd Goldstein (r) is loving his time at Essendon and doing the hard yards before taking on Norths. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

Todd Goldstein is proving to be the AFL's version of Benjamin Button as the Essendon ruckman prepares to face his former side in Sunday's clash with North Melbourne.

Goldstein played 315 games across 16 seasons at North Melbourne before making the switch to Essendon at the end of last year.