Player Watch #44: Cameron Zurhaar The Backman

[Sphynx]

Best game in years.

Suddenly remembered how to kick the football and make correct decisions when the goals weren’t in front of him.

Was noticeably our most damaging ball user out of half back today.

Based on today he’d be a better option than Daniel in the uncontested half back role, you can only carry one.

 

[kanga kanga kanga]

 

[RooInNorthLondon]

Terrific coaching decision. This was exactly the right game and opponent to try this out. I hope we see this a few more times this season, picking the right games for it.

 

[DuckYeah]

I've been roasing him since last year. Today I thought he played well. I get what you're saying but we had to try something and I'm glad we did.

The next 4 weeks will tell us a whole heap. I am excited to see it. I hope we can come away with 2 wins. I think at a minimum we have to roll GWS next week to show we have moved beyond this mess

 

[ferball]

Under quoting a bit there ferball - he was outstanding, both with intercept marks and play making

Dunno about outstanding. We were playing Richmond. If he plays games like that against the Swans or Brisbane then it'd be outstanding.

I honestly couldn't be happier tho. Maybe if he'd kicked one or two running off hbf ... but when he had the opportunity he hit up teammates in better positions who goaled. So that's better cos its team football.

 

[Chadwiko]

Was very, very, very, very good today.

At the ground it was incredibly noticeable how much harder he worked today than I think I've seen him ever work as a forward.

Just didn't stop running all day and got himself into great positions.

 

[susurrar]

hes had some big ones, but that was close to his best game. interesting to see if this is a long term move.

 

[RooDave]

Really hope this is a permanent move.

Has been borderline ineffective as a forward for far too long and we know he can take a good mark, has a reasonable kick and likes to play physical.

This spot seems to fit him far better and gives Duursma clear air now.

 

[TREMBANYAMA]

If he has to play, it must be in defence! Worked and went hard all day, and our forwards benefited from him not crashing into them all day long

 

[Sphynx]

Dunno about outstanding. We were playing Richmond. If he plays games like that against the Swans or Brisbane then it'd be outstanding.

I honestly couldn't be happier tho. Maybe if he'd kicked one or two running off hbf ... but when he had the opportunity he hit up teammates in better positions who goaled. So that's better cos its team football.

Nah, many will know I’m as hard on him as possible.

I thought he used the ball as well as anyone from half back all year.

His kicking was outstanding.

Which is completely bizarre, as he’s been statistically one of the very worst ball users forward of center in the league this year.

 

[ArchKing Carey]

His charge at the ball and running off half back reminds me a bit of David King from back in the day. Might be where he belongs.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Will need to see this against a more competitive team.

 

[muttley45]

Any chance of Coaches vote's this week ? i think so

 

[ferball]

Nah, many will know I’m as hard on him as possible.

I thought he used the ball as well as anyone from half back all year.

His kicking was outstanding.

Which is completely bizarre, as he’s been statistically one of the very worst ball users forward of center in the league this year.

I want to see him back it up against good opposition.

One thing i did notice was how quickly he identified good targets and moved the ball on. He didn't hesitate when players were only just open. In the past other players have and the option was shut down.

if he keeps that up it'll be invaluable in moving the ball out of our back half.

 

[Zondor]

I stand erected. :stern look

 

[Merlin007]

Dunno about outstanding. We were playing Richmond. If he plays games like that against the Swans or Brisbane then it'd be outstanding.

I honestly couldn't be happier tho. Maybe if he'd kicked one or two running off hbf ... but when he had the opportunity he hit up teammates in better positions who goaled. So that's better cos its team football.

hard arse

 

[Zondor]

Spargo 10 touches. Dovaston 6 touches. Duursma 4 touches. Only Dovaston laid 1 tackle. But, But, But I would’ve dropped Zurhaar.

 

[Zondor]

You bunch of ****en idiots. :stern look

 

[Zondor]

 

[giantroo]

 

[Snojet]

Interesting to see Zurhaar as the spare in the backline late in the game.
I’ve always been frustrated at how often he goes missing in a game. With our abundance of half forwards would it help our backline if we played him down back permanently? Physically and mentally he reminds me of Archer senior. I’m thinking it would help strengthen what is a very ordinary backline.

Good to see Clarko is reading Big Footy and taking my advice.

 

[Devski]

 

[roos_fanatic08]

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Where was that same effort when he was in the forward line?

 

[El Capuano]

Beautiful field kicking and inside 50s today too. Much more pretty to look at than his set shots

 

[Zondor]

Where was that same effort when he was in the forward line?

He has been in the top 5 for sprints in the last 3 weeks. :stern look