From 2009 Lance maintained his form and continued to deliver; playing his 100th game; winning goal of the year and named in the All-Australian Team in 2010 – 14; securing his 2nd Coleman medal in 2011 and winning his second premiership with Hawthorn in 2012. After nine seasons, 182 games and two flags with Hawthorn, Lance decided to play out the remaining years of his AFL career as a Swan – and in his first year, he didn’t disappoint.
Despite taking a few weeks to find his feet in his new side, Lance showed on numerous occasions why he’s considered one of the most dangerous players in the competition and was able to lead the Swans to several victories with his on-field brilliance.
Sporting Achievements Coleman Medal Winner: 2008, 2011 and 2014 Peter Crimmins Medal: 2008 Premiership side: 2008, 2013 All-Australian Team: 2008, 2010 – 2012 and 2014 Hawthorn leading goal kicker: 2007 – 2012 Swans leading goal kicker: 2014 Lance’s on-field brilliance and impact on the game have earned him commentary from “the biggest sports star in town” to “the face of the franchise, but also the face of the AFL”. While some say that Lance’s stature has grown even bigger than “King Carrey”, Lance’s feet remain firmly on the ground.
