'Rage' drives 'Punky' as end looms for Hawthorn great

Luke Breust has had a glittering career at Hawthorn, including winning three premierships. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

Luke Breust may, or may not, be familiar with the work of iconic Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.

They certainly share the same sentiment, with the three-time Hawthorn premiership forward determined to "rage, rage against the dying of the light".