Brian LAKE

2015 Digest:   As one of the more experienced men on the list his training loads are tightly managed and he has had no hiccups over the summer period. Picking up the bigger forwards is a crucial role and he is a master.

2015 NAB Cup:   Looking very fit and did a good job on Petrie in the North game and was never troubled by the young Saints forwards.

2015 Season

Played for : Hawthorn

1	Geel	Had task on Hawkins and after quarter time didn’t have a lot to do.	5
2	Ess	Up and down. Took some great marks in middle terms but Daniher got him too.	6
3	WB	Stretched in defence on Boyd, whose height was a factor.	4
4	Port	Subbed out in the first term with a knee injury.	1
5		Knee.
6		Knee.
7		Knee.
8	Syd	Appeared to hurt knee early but returned to do a good job on Tippett.	5
9	GCS	Straight forward game in defence and was untroubled.	5
10	StK	Mostly picked up Bruce and generally OK.	4
12	Adel	Curbed the influence of Jenkins.	7
13	Ess	Went to Daniher then Carlisle and played his role pretty well.	5
14	Coll	Matched up on Cloke and beaten but didn’t pay for it because of inaccuracy.	3
15	Frem	Patrolled the back half and never allowed Freo to pass. 13 marks.	8
16	Syd	Worked against a variety of opponents and had all of them covered.	6
17	Carl	Did what he like opposed to Jones who posed no threat at all.	7
18	Rich	Looked a little sluggish when the ball hit the ground. Not his best game.	3
19		Soreness.
20	Geel	Had the better of Hawkins in a key win for the team. Fiery battle.	6
21	Port	Lost Schulz out the back and gave away some frees then subbed out.	4
22	Bris	Had young Freeman under control all day.	7
23	Carl	Had the resting ruckman’s measure all evening in defence.	6
QF	WCE	Hawks’ best defender in first half then thrown forward without success.	4
SF	Adel	Had Jenkins/Walker covered in a key win for the team.	6
PF	Frem	Marked everything that came his way and among the best. Big-game player.	7
GF	WCE	Made the sceptics think again about writing him off. Excellent interceptions.	7

2014 Season

Played for : Hawthorn

1		Suspended.
2		Suspended.
3		Suspended.
4	VFL	Played three quarters and stood out with his marking.	–
5	VFL	Defended fairly well, but was sucked in a few times	–
6	Rich	Matched on Griffiths and had his measure.	5
7	StK	Matched on Stanley and didn’t always lock down. Hobbled off with calf.	3
8		Calf.
9		Calf.
10		Calf.
11		Calf.
12	VFL	25 possessions and a goal in the Hawks’ midfield.	–
13		Calf.
14	Coll	Rusty first up after a long injury spell. Struggled on Cloke at times. Better for run.	5
15	GCS	Marked OK and mopped up efficiently against Suns tall forwards.	5
16	NM	Lined up on Petrie and had shocker. Lost plot in third term and moved forward.	2
17		Suspended.
18		Suspended.
19		Suspended.
20		Suspended.
21	Frem	Copped Pavlich in great form. Rusty on his return.	4
22	Geel	Great first quarter then Hawkins kicked two in second term and three for match.	5
23	Coll	Doing well until sent scare through camp by limping off in third term. Subbed out.	4
QF	Geel	Took Hawkins and kept him quiet for most of the night. Impressive effort.	7
SF		–
PF	Port	Schultz started to get away from him, but didn’t make him pay.	4
GF	Syd	Physical style curbed Tippett and apart from couple of “Brian moments” was good.	7

2013 Season

Played for : Hawthorn

1		Quad.
2	VFL	Got through a full game at full back. 13 possessions.	–
3	VFL	Best game yet in Hawks defence. Ready to go.	–
4	VFL	Solid in defence before being swung forward late.	–
5	NM	Matched on Daw and Petrie and didn’t let them have it all their own way.	5
6	Adel	Had the job on McKernan and kept him goalless.	7
7	Syd	Mopped up well as the last line defender. Getting better each week.	7
8	GWS	Had key job on Cameron for a while. Nothing exceptional.	4
9	GCS	Started on Lynch and had to cover plenty of ground.	5
10	Melb	Steady down back and got better the longer the game went. Used footy well.	7
12	Carl	Grabbed five contested marks and pivotal after half time down back.	7
13	WCE	Took resting ruckman and did a fine job as the third man up. Finding his feet.	7
14	Bris	Matched on Brown and did well early but Lion still bagged four.	5
15	Geel	Had Hawkins covered and a key in getting side back into game in third.	7
16	Port	Kept Schulz to one goal and repelled many Power attacks.	6
17	WB	Playing against his old side, kept Jones out of the contest.	5
18	Ess	Had Hurley covered until final term when he kicked two on him.	5
19	Rich	Had to go to Riewoldt early then went back to McGuane. Steady effort.	6
20	StK	Did a professional job on young Lee.	6
21	Coll	Cloke looked like tearing him apart early, but the Magpie’s supply dried up.	5
22	NM	Superb performance on Petrie in second half. Combining superbly with Hodge.	6
23	Syd	Made some clangers early but stiff to be penalised for push. Late goal.	4
QF	Syd	On back foot early and had fumbles in first half. Then ran Tippett around.	5
SF
PF	Geel	Matched with Hawkins who troubled him at times. Overall OK.	5
GF	Frem	Matched on Pavlich and had a great day to lead defence and win Norm Smith.	8

2012 Season

Played for : Western Bulldogs

1	WCE	Only eight possessions and coach wouldn’t play him on Kennedy.	2
2	Adel	Slowly returning to the form that made him an All Australian fullback.	6
3	StK	On Koschitzke for most of the night. Batted on.	5
5	GWS	Welcome sight back in defence, rebounded well.	6
6	Coll	Did a superb job on Cloke and his vintage form set up Bulldogs for a chance.	8
7	NM	Second great game in consecutive weeks. Beat Petrie.	8
8	GCS	Continued his rebirth down back. Plenty of interceptions.	7
9	Geel	Top battle with Hawkins who kicked three (two when Lake not marking him).	6
10	Syd	Started game reasonably well, but fell in a heap as Sydney piled on the goals.	3
12	Port	Had task on Schulz (three goals) but he gave great drive and provided poise.	7
13	Bris	Took the honours in battle with Brown in one of few Dog victories.	7
14	Ess	Rebounded OK at times, but Hurley led him to the ball.	5
15	Frem	Took strong marks defensively and gave the team hope.	7
16	Haw	Great battle with Roughead who kicked both goals in final term. Tried hard.	6
17	Carl	Splendid display at full-back. Easily side’s most important player.	7
18	StK	Riewoldt had three on him 10 minutes in.	4
19	NM	Took Petrie (five goals) in marquee duel. Weight of ball against him.	4
20	Rich	Rotated forward and back and was solid enough in both roles – two goals.	6
21	Syd	Mostly forward and while he took 11 marks few were in dangerous spots.	5
23	Bris	Started at full forward. No goals and 12 touches for the day!	4