Firstly : Lake has, and can, play FF well. Spent most of his junior days as a forward.
He is an excellent mark, reads the play and flight of the ball as well as anyone, and is a pretty good kick for goal.
Secondly : From what I've read this season, his form, or lack there of, is more to do with poor player/ injury management by the dogs, than Lakes attitude.
('The Eade factor', remember how Goodes and Kirk, to name 2, were travelling in 2002, then think about how they travelled in 2003).
Don't forget Lake was an All Australian the year before, and you don't get there with a bad attitude.
Third : The forwards you've named as being inconsistent nearly all played for inconsistent/ lousy teams...
The point you've inadvertently made is, that there are plenty of forwards with potential, presently playing for ordinary teams.
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