INSIDER: Rate the Lakers season so far compared to last year? What's different?

BRAYDEN HELYAR: A bit more identity/vision this year. The vibe is up on last year.

INSIDER: Tell us about tall dual combo Tom Zampatti and Felix Fogarty?

BH: Zampatti - fitted in really well. Back from ACL. 100% effort. Fogarty - could be one of the best future players in the league.

INSIDER: What do you think the Lakers need to start challenging for a top six position?

BH: Another star player, probably an A-grade midfielder and to continue the internal growth.

INSIDER: Who wins the Lakers’ family Olympics? The O’Connell’s or Helyer’s?

BH: Definitely Helyer’s.

INSIDER: Recruit Jaydo Wright had a frustrating start to his Lakers move. How's he tracking after a couple of return games?

BH: Starting to come into his own now with more confidence in the ankle. More to come, watch this space for Jaydo!

INSIDER: Bailey Thompson has kicked 30% (16/54) of all Lakers goals this year. How does he do it? Even against the really good sides he's hitting the scoreboard!

BH: All heart, cracks in, excellent goal awareness, craft and the fact he doesn't like to handball always helps!

INSIDER: Best team you've played this year?

BH: Melton

INSIDER: What are three non-negotiables we would expect Rohan Brown to write on the whiteboard?

BH: Intensity, Pressure, Effort.

INSIDER: In a freakish sense, which player at the club can do things on-field that others can't?

BH: Bailey Thompson

INSIDER: Who at the club has the most upside from a junior perspective?

BH: Lincoln Koliba (16yo)

INSIDER: Who is the quickest at the club over 20m?

BH: Sam Canny

INSIDER: Favorite ground to play on away from Lake Wendouree?

BH: Eastern Oval

INSIDER: Who is your favorite footy person at the club?

BH: Gavin Maher

INSIDER: Who is the last person you would want to share a room with on a footy trip?

BH: Tom Zampatti

INSIDER: If you had to cook for the whole club what would be your signature dish of approval?

BH: Chorizo Pasta

INSIDER: Who at the club would most likely win a million dollars on a quiz show?

BH: Callum McKay

INSIDER: Toughest opponent?

BH: Jake Owen (Bacchus Marsh)

INSIDER: Favorite AFL club and player?

BH: North Melbourne / Charlie Comben.

INSIDER: Tip for the BFNL flag?

BH: Melton at this stage.

INSIDER: If you could add three players from other clubs to your list, who would you pick?

BH: Brett Bewley (Darley), Jake Owen (Bacchus Marsh), Luke Goetz (Bacchus Marsh).