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    Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

    Lachie to play 150 this Friday. What a champ and one of our top 5 important players.
    A Charlie Sutton winner and premiership player and son of Mark Hunter, Lachie I think is one of the best wingers in the AFL.

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    Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

    I forgot how long Lachie’s been round. Played alongside Griff8n, Hargrave, Cross & co.

    I feel early on many including me didn’t think he’d make it. Smallish, not fast, and seemed selfish (like what we’ve doubted with Rhylee). He’s worked so hard to become a more complete and ultra fit player, is a leader on the field, and is now quite indispensable. Great stuff Lachie!
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    Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

    He deserves immense credit for changing nearly everything about his play style in order to make it. From a flighty half forward far too reliant on the occasional high mark and an otherwise limited trick bag, to an overwhelming outside presence involved in pretty much every possession chain we've had for about 6-7 seasons.

    He's just about the hardest working player in the whole league and should be held up as an example to any young player struggling coming to grips with every other player around them also being a huge gun.
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    Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

    Quote Originally Posted by Happy Days View Post
    He deserves immense credit for changing nearly everything about his play style in order to make it. From a flighty half forward far too reliant on the occasional high mark and an otherwise limited trick bag, to an overwhelming outside presence involved in pretty much every possession chain we've had for about 6-7 seasons.

    He's just about the hardest working player in the whole league and should be held up as an example to any young player struggling coming to grips with every other player around them also being a huge gun.
    Blows my mind that a bloke with the physique of a 30+ accountant can run 14-15km+ every game without too much effort. A genuine genetic freak in terms of running ability.
    Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.

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    Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

    2021 season - best career form now?
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    Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

    Big congrats to Lachie, one of the 'heart and soul' players of the club, hope we see him for another 150.
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    Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

    Congratulations Lachie on 150 games. One of our most hard working players in our side. A huge part of the engine room through the middle.
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    Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

    Other midfielders have said he's the most important player in our side, given the way he's a virtual on-field coach for us.
    A freak runner too
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    Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

    Quote Originally Posted by The bulldog tragician View Post
    I forgot how long Lachie’s been round. Played alongside Griff8n, Hargrave, Cross & co.

    I feel early on many including me didn’t think he’d make it. Smallish, not fast, and seemed selfish (like what we’ve doubted with Rhylee). He’s worked so hard to become a more complete and ultra fit player, is a leader on the field, and is now quite indispensable. Great stuff Lachie!
    Hmmm, now that you mention it, Rhylee is quite similar to Lachie in build. Does anyone know if Rhylee has a tank anywhere near that of Lachie's?

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    Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

    Quote Originally Posted by The bulldog tragician View Post
    I forgot how long Lachie’s been round. Played alongside Griff8n, Hargrave, Cross & co.
    True although he just missed Shaggy who retired in 2012, the year Lachie was drafted.

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    2021 season - best career form now?
    Probably hard to surpass 2016 and 2018 from an individual point of view. Averaged over 27 possessions and picked up 13 Brownlow votes in a premiership year and won the B&F in 2018.

    Seems to be playing a more team orientated role now to the detriment of individual stats.

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    Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

    Quote Originally Posted by bulldogsthru&thru View Post
    Hmmm, now that you mention it, Rhylee is quite similar to Lachie in build. Does anyone know if Rhylee has a tank anywhere near that of Lachie's?
    I doubt anyone at the club has a tank anywhere near Lachie's. He is a certified freak.
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    Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

    Quote Originally Posted by Dry Rot View Post
    2021 season - best career form now?
    Interesting question. Or are we as supporters finally catching up to just how good he is and has been in hindsight?

    I'm not sure our entire supporter base is sold on just how vital Hunter is to our set up.
    More of an In Bruges guy?

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    Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

    Quote Originally Posted by azabob View Post
    Interesting question. Or are we as supporters finally catching up to just how good he is and has been in hindsight?

    I'm not sure our entire supporter base is sold on just how vital Hunter is to our set up.
    Won B&F in 2018.
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    Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

    I love the way he plays. He's maddening, but you just have to accept that and at least it's entertaining.
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