MVP Brian Lake

[Dizzy Stuff]

We have a knack for finding them unlikely bulky heroes.

He was a dual All Australian at the Dogs, so hardly an "unlikely" hero. Happy for Brian though.

 

[Some Idiot]

Hope he starts to get the plaudits he deserves, one of the great defenders of our time.

 

[King Harold]

He was a dual All Australian at the Dogs, so hardly an "unlikely" hero. Happy for Brian though.

Exactly what I mean , coming from a low profile club never been recognised for the star he was.( and is )
Had a Hawthorn supporter in our local during the week tell me he is past it ,and not sure why they went out and got him.
Can't wait to catch up with him again.

 

[Static]

Absolute fairy tale and well deserved, not much else to be said.

 

[grizzlym]

Apart from playing a great game and playing a pivotal role in the win, I was really happy for the bloke. Seems like he achieved what he really wanted, and played a big part in achieving what we really wanted too. Was very happy he got the Norm Smith. I was also really happy with the games of Lewis, Gunston and Birchall.

 

[The BIG X]

terrific player when up and going but did he do enough to win the Norm Smith? Played 1 good quarter for mine, half a dozen Hawks players and Freo players were better
Well done on the flag guys!

If you remove the red stripe - all you can see is BLACK

 

[HawksILove]

Thanks Lakey I won $1,340 for $20 at 67 to 1

 

[Lord Mud of Glenferrie]

terrific player when up and going but did he do enough to win the Norm Smith? Played 1 good quarter for mine, half a dozen Hawks players and Freo players were better
Well done on the flag guys!

Hawthorn supporters tend to look beyond midfielders. We understand that there is such a thing as key position players and any defender who can take contested marks against key forwards is priceless and that is what Lake did all day.

 

[bugalugs213]

He seemed to be a magnet for the ball today, i remember him beating smalls and talls at various crucial stages.
Very happy he got a win

 

[The Coach]

terrific player when up and going but did he do enough to win the Norm Smith? Played 1 good quarter for mine, half a dozen Hawks players and Freo players were better
Well done on the flag guys!

You've got to get off the drugs man

 

[moginie]

A truly great, composed game. So incredibly reliable down back.

Also great to see the number 17 get an award, after 426+ games of being ignored.

 

[Roger Rogerson]

THE GREAT MAN. JOINS STUART DEW AS ONE OF THE GREAT HAWKS EVER.

 

[fronkalicious]

Massive congrats guys. And a huge congrats to Brian lake. Love him to bits and feel very happy for him. Kind of feel like he represented our club well today also. Was a great trade for both teams.

Enjoy the win guys. Well deserved

 

[Roger Rogerson]

A truly great, composed game. So incredibly reliable down back.

Also great to see the number 17 get an award, after 426+ games of being ignored.

That is a great observation. Lake and Gunston doing the 17 and 19 proud.

 

[blackhead&boil]

very much in the mould of mountain dew. he's certainly trimmed down since we recruited him.

I wonder who will be the next washed up fatty to lead us to premiership glory. plugger lockett??

 

[Dry Rot]

Agree with all of the above but would like to put in a good word for another Hawks defender I respect.

Before Lake, Gibson had to shoulder a lot of the load. He is an excellent defender who had to punch above his weight. And BTW, I thought he was pretty good today too.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

Hawthorn supporters tend to look beyond midfielders. We understand that there is such a thing as key position players and any defender who can take contested marks against key forwards is priceless and that is what Lake did all day.

Very true. Give a top defender or forward over a ruckman any day.

 

[WWSD]

Was absolutely superb today. Fitting that he saved his best game till last. This is exactly why we went out and recruited Lake. It's moments like this that make it all worth while.

 

[MattRat]

Over the last 6-7 years there have been two non-hawks players I've loved watching dominate games, Goodes for Sydney and Lake for Dogs. This whole year has been surreal for me seeing this champion defender in Brown and Gold. Now this??? Words don't do justice to what I am feeling about this fairy tale.

Brian Lake - Norm Smith medalist/Premiership player. AAAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

 

[hawkstars]

Brilliant! Great game and the missing link.

 

[chaddles]

Nearly teared up when Lake's kid ran out onto the ground and gave him a huge hug, then again when he won Norm. Great story and after his interview during the week I was rooting for him.

I'll admit I was skeptical when the club first recruited him (old player), but trusted the clubs decision. Thought he was amazing today, and no infamous brain fades today!

 

[Jean Claude Vas Deferens]

Add me to the list of Doggies supporters genuinely pleased for him. Was rapt to see him win the Normie!!!

We got Nathan Hrovat and Koby Stevens in exchange. Let's hope it's a win win for both clubs in the next 5 years or so!!!

 

[Chattanooga]

Thanks Lakey I won $1,340 for $20 at 67 to 1

Took him at 100/1 this morning while the TAB had their 25% bonus going. Very pleased although I thought Gunston may have shaded him. Only had $5 on though

 

[glenferry23]

Up there with the acquisition of Dew. A superb signing.

Magnificent game from him today, was immense and thoroughly deserves both medals he's won today.

 

[Hawk Dork]

He has transformed the back line from one that was constantly under pressure, because it was constantly trying to punch the long bomb and then defend the spilled ball, to one that takes the contested mark relaxes and resets.