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“I’m really happy to be playing footy for Morningside.”
Lake said it was fantastic to see Russ recognised for his game.
“I don’t think everyone respects him enough,” he said.
“I thought Seddon or Evans was going to climb over him, when he has just worked so hard.
Alastair Nash came into his own in the premiership decider, with the footy on a string, playing one of the most dominant performances of his career, let alone this season.
Young defender, Michael Wyld, held Labrador key forward Nick Stockdale well during the day, with Stockdale goalless until deep in the fourth.
Ash Evans had three goals by half-time, but his influence was quelled in the second half.
Jamie Hackett finished with four goals for the Panthers, one of 12 individual goal kickers, while Rhys Power and Hayden Wilson were also
damaging in the attacking half.
Nathan Kinch had a strong second half, while ruckman Peter Mollison , also chipped in with three.
After a head clash forced him off the ground, Morningside co-captain, Paul Shelton kicked a goal on the half-time siren and went on to be one of his side’s best, on a day where there were few negatives for the Panthers faithful.
Labrador coach, Steve Daniel, expressed his praise for his charges after the game.
“I’m so proud of all of you and what you’ve achieved,” he said.
“You have come such a long way.
Daniel said the Panthers were still the benchmark for other clubs to aspire to.
“We are striving to get where you are.”
Morningside completed the double in reserves and seniors on the day, as their reserves won back-to- back premierships.
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