Brian Lake doesn't have to worry about Lance Franklin being behind him anymore. Picture: Stephen Harman Source: Herald Sun
HAWTHORN recruit Brian Lake will have no time to ease into his new role with the Hawks.
The former Western Bulldog fullback was recruited to play on monster forwards, and his first assignment is Geelong's Tom Hawkins at the MCG today.
Hawk coach Alastair Clarkson admitted Lake and Cyril Rioli's preparation leading into today's blockbuster had not been ideal.
He said both sides had taken a bit of a punt on selections, pointing out Geelong had named ruckman Trent West, who had minor knee surgery in January.
"It's not always ideal going into Round 1, and we'll just see how we go," Clarkson said before yesterday's 30-minute training session at Waverley Park.
And he confirmed 19-year-old Northern Territory recruit Jed Anderson, whose wife is due to give birth in the next few days, will make his debut after being on-traded by Greater Western Sydney for Stephen Gilham.
"It's been a great effort for a lad to get drafted and then force his way into a side that played off in a grand final," Clarkson said.
Rioli (ankle) and Lake (calf) have not played since Hawthorn's opening NAB Cup game five weeks ago.
Lake will play a crucial role on Hawkins, as the Hawks try to break a nine-game losing streak against Geelong.
Clarkson said the former Bulldog veteran had been recruited specifically to play on bigger footballers.
"Hopefully he will acquit himself well," he said.
"Hawkins has turned into an outstanding player in the competition and, whoever plays on him, no matter what stage of the game it is or what stage of the season, it is a formidable task, so we'll see how we go."
He said Rioli and Lake were "OK" going into the clash, despite their lack of game time.
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