IT WAS his second game, first career goal, there was torrential rain, and the young Nic Naitanui was up against the might of reigning premier Hawthorn.

Then there was the Jordan Lewis fumble, an incredible smother, snap, and the crowd went beserk as the Eagles caught fire.

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First Goal Ever: Nic Naitanui's incredible maiden goal has it all

Nic Nat gained instant hero status in a torrential downpour with the game on the line against the Hawks in 2009