Star forward Luke Breust was at his dangerous best on Sunday, landing his second MVP for the year after his six-goal haul against St Kilda.
Breust put on a classy performance in the third quarter where he kicked three goals, before going on to finish with an equal career-high dozen majors to take his season tally to 39.
Breust. Phenomenal player.
— Luke Chambers (@el__chambo) July 30, 2023
Breust is the best small forward to ever play.
— Patrick Fletcher (@Pfletcher82) July 30, 2023
I'll be taking no more questions at this time. #gohawthorn #always
Breust goes alright today with 6 goals to his name #AFLHawksSaints
— Kevin P (@KevinP63693059) July 30, 2023
Who is the Breust kid? He goes alright.#AFLHawksSaints
— U_CazzU (@UCazz8) July 30, 2023
It is the 14th time Breust has kicked at least five goals in a game and the first time against St Kilda.
The veteran Hawk also finished with an equal career-high six marks in the forward 50.
Breust's performance was also recognised by the coaches he he polled seven coaches votes, alongside Will Day who also polled one.
Watch Breust's Round 20 MVP performance below.