Darcy Cameron

Darcy Cameron
A light-skinned man with black hair standing in a red and white guernsey with red shorts
Cameron during a NEAFL game in April 2017
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-07-18) 18 July 1995
Original team(s) North Albany
Draft 48, 2016 national draft
Debut 21 July 2018, Sydney
vs. Gold Coast Suns, at the SCG
Height 204 cm (6 ft 8 in)
Weight 100 kg (220 lb)
Position(s) Ruckman
Club information
Current club Sydney Swans
Number 17
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2017– Sydney Swans 1 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 18, 2018.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Darcy Cameron (born 18 July 1995) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Originally from Albany, Western Australia, Cameron grew up as a West Coast Eagles fan. He was a cricketer and swimmer in his youth and played football for North Albany.[1] Cameron played for Claremont in the West Australian Football League, averaging one goal, 11 disposals and 16 hitouts over 40 league matches. He wore number 18.[2] Cameron was expected to be drafted by West Coast in the 2016 AFL draft, but was taken by Sydney with pick 48.[3] He made a positive start, impressing coach John Longmire in his first pre-season.[4] Cameron lacerated his finger during training in March. It was later infected in a North East Australian Football League (NEAFL) match against Sydney University, rendering him unavailable for one week.[5] Shoulder surgery halfway through the year restricted him to nine NEAFL games.[1] In April, Cameron signed a contract extension, tying him to Sydney until 2019.[3]

In 2018, Sam Naismith's season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury, Kurt Tippett's retirement and a quadriceps injury to Sam Reid opened up senior opportunities for Cameron.[6][7] He played both JLT Community Series matches[7] and showed good form in the NEAFL, averaging 34 hitouts, 19 possessions and one goal over 13 matches.[1] However, he did not make his AFL debut until round 18 against the Gold Coast Suns at the Sydney Cricket Ground.[8]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Gates, Zachary (20 July 2018). "Cameron: A special moment". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "Darcy CAMERON". West Australian Football League. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  3. 1 2 Curley, Adam (24 March 2017). "First-year Swans ruckman Darcy Cameron inks new deal". afl.com.au. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  4. ↑ Ryan, Peter (5 February 2017). "Big Swan pushing for pre-season opportunity". afl.com.au. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  5. ↑ Schmook, Nathan (22 March 2017). "Cameron ruled out". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  6. ↑ Cordy, Neil (9 March 2018). "Cameron stakes claim for Round 1 berth". news.com.au. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  7. 1 2 Newbold, Cameron (12 April 2018). "Cameron on the cusp of debut". The West Australian. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  8. ↑ "Sydney Swans Vs Gold Coast Suns – Match Centre". afl.com.au. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
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