2014 Player Review - # 21 Cam Pedersen

[Demonland 73,266]

After a disappointing first year at the club Pedersen resurrected his career and showed versatility by filling a number of roles including back up ruck and key defence and forward positions.

Games MFC 2014 19

Career Total 45

Goals MFC 2014 14

Career Total 39

Games CSFC 2014 1

Goals CSFC 2014 3

Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 118 votes

[wretched.sylph 164]

Cam was the highlight of 2014. I am very happy for him.

[Whispering_Jack 30,940]

One mystery was why he was left out of the side for the final match of the season against his old club North Melbourne. Two weeks earlier he was Casey's best and kicked three goals in a losing side.

Team balance or did the selectors not want to do the obvious and drop someone else who didn't really deserve his place in the team?

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

I can't think of another player turning it around as quickly as Pedersen did this year. He became one of our most reliable players and provided a target up forward. Even though he faded out a bit in the latter part of the season, I'm really impressed with how he went about it in 2014 and am keen to see him improve further.

[Bay Riffin 1,481]

I can't think of another player turning it around as quickly as Pedersen did this year. He became one of our most reliable players and provided a target up forward. Even though he faded out a bit in the latter part of the season, I'm really impressed with how he went about it in 2014 and am keen to see him improve further.

One word - confidence.

Go look at the hawks team and how they play - puopolo, Langford, smith, gunston all playing out of their skin, but comparatively average footballers until recently. Confidence can make all the difference. Port lost it, and all of a sudden are wreaking havoc.

I think the best coaches support their players but also raise the standards.

Pederson should get a long list of apologies from demonland posters.

[kieranbj 111]

One mystery was why he was left out of the side for the final match of the season against his old club North Melbourne. Two weeks earlier he was Casey's best and kicked three goals in a losing side.

Team balance or did the selectors not want to do the obvious and drop someone else who didn't really deserve his place in the team?

We were too tall the week before and I think getting games into Gawn and having another look at Fitzy took preference.

I think it was probably down to Jamar and Pederson for the final big man spot with Jamar ahead on form.

[praha 11,240]

I'd say he won us the game against Carlton, and was prolific in some capacity in all four of our wins. Even when we lost he played his role very well, leads strong, puts pressure on the defense and works his butt off to keep the ball forward.

If Dawes played to half to level of Pederson, he'd be AA.

Edited September 16, 2014 by praha

[jazza 1,323]

Similar to Trenners.

Keep and make chief gravedigger.

[poita 3,902]

I'm one who thought he had nothing to offer, but justifiably so given his rancid performances in 2013. Clearly improved out of sight this year and will be a handy utility type in 2015, particularly with Frawley going. Having said that, if he is still clearly best 22 by the end of next season, it will be a fair indication that we have not improved greatly.

[Maggot 1977 263]

Serve me 2 big helpings of humble pie. Had this bloke written off but proved me wrong. Well done Cam

[beelzebub 23,387]

He's improved a bit ( gulp )

Good on him, keep it up, improve even

[Go the Biff 3,449]

Now that he's seemingly gained a bit of belief, I'm wondering if we should try him as a KPD

It would be a huge bonus if our Frawley replacement came from within

[whatwhat say what 23,085]

well, what a turnaround.

now the question is can he back it up?

[beelzebub 23,387]

well, what a turnaround.

now the question is can he back it up?

or even step up ?

we might be doubly surprised. Make a change

[Pipefitter 2,180]

Good first half of the season. Disappeared a bit in the second half.

[Qwerty30 196]

Good first half of the season. Disappeared a bit in the second half.

Surprised all with some good cameos early in the year.

Definitely a stop gap player who will have to sing for his supper week in week out.

Will be fortunate with both Frawley and Clark going. Likely to get a few more opportunities in the short term.

Edited September 18, 2014 by Qwerty30

[Redbeard 497]

Really enjoyed a few of those games where he was taking such strong grabs. Really hope the fella can stp it up again next year

[Bring-Back-Powell 15,059]

Good first half of the season. Disappeared a bit in the second half.

Sounds a bit like the club he plays for.

With Frawley gone I think he'll play more in defence next year, particulaly if Georgiou doesn't come on.

[Sir Why You Little 37,241]

Hope his nose still works.

Still cannot believe Merrett got off that smash to the face.

Consolidate in 2015 Cam

You can play this level of AFL

[deeko 952]

The big Pedo himself! Well done lad.

Completely wrote you off a couple minutes into your first game after ducking your scone.

This year you came back with a bang and I couldn't be happier doing all the things I love my key forwards doing in taking good solid pack grabs and absolutely burrying midfielders/flankers when you tackle.

No idea where the aggression at the pill and player came from but it was great.

Good lad now keep it up!

[_becks_ 35]

Ive never really thought of pederson as a key defender...I think that he is better as a forward/ruck.

[WERRIDEE 5,539]

I'm not sold on him, his last half of the year was like the Pederson of old. If he's still playing senior football next year we are in trouble.