Darcy Cameron

[MadAsHell 4,089]

I've mentioned him a few times already, so thought I'd give him his own thread seeing as I'm on a role.

Mature age ruckman/forward has been around the WAFL scene with Claremont for a few years now (must have played with Hogan) and has had a breakout year this year.

http://www.wafl.com.au/players/view/4672

Not bad numbers for a just turned 21 year old big man.  Approx 2 goals, 6 marks, 12 possessions, 13 hit outs and 2 tackles a game.  Fits the bill of what we need.  I'd be willing to take him late in the national draft with our 4th round pick to make sure we get him rather then risk him being there in the rookie draft.  He has Callum Sinclair written all over him from a few years back.

Cameron could potentially play from Round 1 and go along way to fixing our structure issues with the forward/2nd ruck role.  Brief description on him below re: his invite to the combine this year.  Anyone seen much of him at WAFL level?

Darcy Cameron
Claremont
204cm/104kg
18/7/95
Cameron was overlooked at the 2013 NAB AFL Draft with a query on his pace and his consistency in competing. But he's improved those aspects of his game and presents as a mature-age tall who is able to play in the ruck and in attack. Cameron has enjoyed a solid season at WAFL level for Claremont.

Darcy Cameron during the 2013 NAB AFL Draft Combine. Picture: Darrian Traynor

[Mickey 4,238]

Nice sizero.  Would prefer to rookie him but he may not be there, as you said. I wouldn't say no

[spirit of norm smith 13,528]

If he is available around pick 50+, he would be a very handy pickup.

[Pennant St Dee 11,640]

A take from me at the right price 3rd roundish,  really improved by adding the goal kicking ruckman to his game after being shellshocked when not drafted first time around. Started to knuckle down mid 2015 and had a very strong year until getting injured late. Has potential to be a Rory Lobb type. Meth Coast are very keen on him

[beelzebub 22,542]

Any go home factor ?

[Pennant St Dee 11,640]

Not sure he's a country boy from Albany so obviously used to being away from home even if it is only 4hrs drive 

[DV8 2,271]

On 24/09/2016 at 5:55 AM, Pennant St Dee said:

A take from me at the right price 3rd roundish,  really improved by adding the goal kicking ruckman to his game after being shellshocked when not drafted first time around. Started to knuckle down mid 2015 and had a very strong year until getting injured late. Has potential to be a Rory Lobb type. Meth Coast are very keen on him

2013...Darcy Cameron is an agile ruckman who is also a good marking target around the ground.

 

Darcy Cameron has moved forward for Claremont in 2015. Picture: Matthew Poon

 

I would hope he can become more aggressive, for his footy's sake.

Worth consideration based on his pace & skills.  But I'd hope he gets some ruggedness into his persona to play as a big man.

Edited September 25, 2016 by DV8

[rjay 24,099]

We need another ruck desperately...an added bonus if he's a goal kicker.

Edited September 25, 2016 by rjay

[MadAsHell 4,089]

If we can get Pick 47 (Eagles 3rd Round Pick is 48) off Brisbane as part of any Dunn trade, then i say we take him.

[MadAsHell 4,089]

Just get him!

[Left Foot Snap 2,047]

On ‎9‎/‎26‎/‎2016 at 7:29 AM, AngryAtCasey said:

If we can get Pick 47 (Eagles 3rd Round Pick is 48) off Brisbane as part of any Dunn trade, then i say we take him.

Interesting!!!

[MadAsHell 4,089]

On 26/09/2016 at 7:29 AM, AngryAtCasey said:

If we can get Pick 47 (Eagles 3rd Round Pick is 48) off Brisbane as part of any Dunn trade, then i say we take him.

 

12 minutes ago, Left Foot Snap said:

Interesting!!!

Not just a pretty face!

[Demon Disciple 11,149]

It's a moot point now Angry, as the Eagles no longer have pick 48.

[Left Foot Snap 2,047]

1 hour ago, Demon Disciple said:

It's a moot point now Angry, as the Eagles no longer have pick 48.

True. But they have 34 and then a pick in the 50s so good for us unless they rate him enough to take at 34.

All assuming we are interested of course. 

[Wiseblood 24,636]

I'll laugh if he goes with the pick before us.  AAC will be even angrier.

[MadAsHell 4,089]

37 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

I'll laugh if he goes with the pick before us.  AAC will be even angrier.

I'll flip my lid if he goes at 46!

Exactly the type of player we require. I remain optimistic!

[Left Foot Snap 2,047]

1 hour ago, Wiseblood said:

I'll laugh if he goes with the pick before us.  AAC will be even angrier.

Well the Swans have 46 - so here is hoping they are not in the hunt - for the sake of AAC's blood pressure.

[RalphiusMaximus 5,994]

We're looking for a ruck or two in the draft, so he's a very good chance.

[Stretch Johnson 2,602]

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/darcy-cameron

Footage from his draft year.  Reads it well and has good hands.   Kicks it OK. 

[Pennant St Dee 11,640]

 

True. But they have 34 and then a pick in the 50s so good for us unless they rate him enough to take at 34.

All assuming we are interested of course. 

Think Meth Coast may have to use 34 on FS Jake Waterman 

[MadAsHell 4,089]

 

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/darcy-cameron

Footage from his draft year.  Reads it well and has good hands.   Kicks it OK. 

I like!

Although with an ageing Sandilands & Griffin I'm also a bit concerned about Freo at Pick 40.....

[old55 21,772]

 

I like!

Although with an ageing Sandilands & Griffin I'm also a bit concerned about Freo at Pick 40.....

Freo may take English at 7?

[MadAsHell 4,089]

 

Freo may take English at 7?

Actually your most likely right.

[Left Foot Snap 2,047]

 

Actually your most likely right.

After my rant in the Oscar McInerney thread I thought I better back it up here as well.

Does anyone want to provide any insights on why they think Cameron wasn't picked up in his draft year, even as a rookie?

 

[MadAsHell 4,089]

 

After my rant in the Oscar McInerney thread I thought I better back it up here as well.

Does anyone want to provide any insights on why they think Cameron wasn't picked up in his draft year, even as a rookie?

 

From memory his work ethic was the main thing. That and the fact that not many ruckmen get drafted out of the U18's anymore.

From all reports his work ethic has improved significantly.