If father-son recruit Lachie Hunter has proven anything this season it is that he thrives on a challenge.

The youngest of the 2012 draftees, Hunter began his year in the VFL development league but within three weeks showed he was a class above and forced his way into Williamstown’s senior side.

Since the elevation, the 18-year-old has been amongst the Seagulls’ best players in three of five appearances and has firmed as one of Williamstown’s most potent forward options – currently ranking equal fourth in their goal kicking tally.

Floating between the half forward flank and the wing, Hunter has demonstrated his ability to find space on the lead and create opportunities in congestion - kicking goals in all bar one VFL senior game this year.

“I was mainly starting on the half forward line and then pushing up to the wing in the second and third quarters,” he said.

“[I’m] happy to string together a few good games, so it’s been good.”

Constantly looking to add new tricks to his arsenal, Hunter is aware of the changing face of the game and is determined to continue developing his skills to become a complete player.

“The game is so different now, you can’t be a one trick pony, you can’t just sit in the square and kick goals,” he said.

“You have to be able to push up the ground and play all kinds of positions now, so it is just part and parcel of the game.”

The Western Jets recruit took the long weekend to get away from football and recharge before the second half of his first football season.

“The bye came at a perfect time for a lot of people, 11 games in I think everyone was starting to get pretty sore,” he said.

“It was good to get my mind off footy for a few days and just have a break.”