You don't just get handed a nickname like 'The Freak' without earning it.

Due to his insane ability to produce incredible goals from the most unlikely of places, James Morrissey was lovingly nicknamed 'The Freak' by his Hawthorn teammates.

And didn't the Freak provide his fair share of joy to brown and gold fans over the journey? His 106-game journey culminated in three unforgettable premiership, with Morrissey playing an integral on-field role in all three.

In today's episode of the 'Golden Years' podcast, we're specifically focusing on the most recent of Morrissey's flags - 1991. A game into which Hawthorn went as underdogs, against a West Coast outfit that had dominated the home and away season, the match quickly turned into a brown and gold goal fest.

Morrissey, so known for his talent in front of goal, actually spent the season down back, and played a critical role in shutting down dangerous Eagles forward Chris Lewis.

Tune into Golden Years below, or search for it on your chosen podcast provider, and listen as the Freak shares endless stories from that wonderful day at Waverley Park.