The 22-year-old was on tears after the final siren, and was later pictured on his own in the middle of the MCG in quiet reflection as his teammates celebrated around him with the premiership cup.

Yesterday in Launceston, he admitted that reaction had come about due to the realisation that he had just achieved a lifelong dream of following in his father Chris's footsteps and becoming a Hawthorn premiership player.

Chris Langford played 303 games for Hawthorn, including four premierships, and is an AFL commissioner.

"It was a pretty happy and special moment for me as dad played a lot of football for Hawthorn, so it was really just a nice poignant moment," Will said in Launceston yesterday.

"He (Chris) didn't say too much (in the rooms) - we just had a nice hug, as he was pretty emotional as was I."

The younger Langford was one of the Hawks' best against Sydney, collecting 21 touches, laying six tackles and kicking three goals.

Meanwhile, full-back Brian Lake believes second time around is much more fulfilling than the first when it comes to premierships.

Lake, who has played in two premierships in his 32 games with the Hawks after crossing from the Western Bulldogs at the start of last year, said 2013 was all about relief, this year was more enjoyment.

"After getting the first one out of the way, the enjoyment factor comes into it all a little bit more," Lake said yesterday.

"I was probably surprised how we were able to continue to apply that pressure for four quarters (against Sydney), as we haven't been able to that all year, so to do that grand final day was perfect timing."

Lake was superb in the grand final, controlling Kurt Tippett, and collecting 20 touches and taking seven marks.