Player Watch #44: Cameron Zurhaar - [AFL.com] NM offers 5yr deal - CZ interest from SYD/GC - CZ mgr says 'wants to see improvement' & 'team success'

[Long Live the King]

I know its early days and a couple of positive practice matches doesn't make a season etc but there appears to be a relative calmness about the place. The normal pessimism / scepticism / cynicism that surrounds our recruiting decisions dare I say it has been replaced with a quiet satisfaction that maybe just maybe we might be on the right track. Enjoy it while it lasts!

 

[naturally north]

So I researched our man Abbas ( Zaheer) . He never followed an AFL club but the game itself weird imo. Anywho doesn't matter was interviewed by sixteen clubs. Had a nasty ankle injury which impacted heavily on his season last year. Which again imo is awesome news- upside is huge, he is expected to become an inside bull.

I am very excited by the thought of him and Pruess being nasty buggers.

 

[Heaps of fun]

Wonder if there is a rookie upgrade announcement in the works.

 

[Unity-28]

Wonder if there is a rookie upgrade announcement in the works.

You would think with Paul Ahern on the LTI, that The Great ZURHAAR will be elevated to the senior list.....

 

[RobZombie]

Surely they won't nominate anyone unless they're going to pick them. It costs more in player salaries and AFAIK once a player is up he can only go back down when the LTI player returns (or he gets an LTI himself I guess). Don't think you can change your mind about which rookie to promote once it's done. Form and needs should dictate promotion, not just a pat on the back for a good preseason.

 

[Shermanator]

Like the look of this kid.

Hope it's more of Cameron's got talent than X factor though.

 

[Firestarter]

Surely they won't nominate anyone unless they're going to pick them. It costs more in player salaries and AFAIK once a player is up he can only go back down when the LTI player returns (or he gets an LTI himself I guess). Don't think you can change your mind about which rookie to promote once it's done. Form and needs should dictate promotion, not just a pat on the back for a good preseason.

Yeah. Farren Ray was the last example of a rookie elevation for the next game or so

 

[muttley45]

I, too, would like to see Cam promoted to senior list, extra salary costs would be neglible, and if Ahern makes a quicker than expected recovery, (although with our ultra conservative approach, i doubt that it matters anyway) he can go back to rookie status.

 

[rooboy29]

Had to bump this thread as reading on twitter updates noticed he kicked 2 and had a big run down the wing and laced out mackay! Reckon he almost deserves a crack. Showed in jlt he can play should have kicked 3 against thed hawks!

 

[ozzyoslo]

Had to bump this thread as reading on twitter updates noticed he kicked 2 and had a big run down the wing and laced out mackay! Reckon he almost deserves a crack. Showed in jlt he can play should have kicked 3 against thed hawks!

It appears to me he likes it tough as well........I dont think he'd be out of place @ AFL level tbh.

 

[koshari]

Yeah. Farren Ray was the last example of a rookie elevation for the next game or so

Fazza could have been good on the weekend.

 

[kaboom kid]

Fazza could have been good on the weekend.

Great shout....Bring back Faz Raz..if for no other reason than for watching the ensuing volcanic meltdown on BF.....

 

[Shermanator]

Could this kid make it as a running defender in the J Johannisen/C Cameron mould?

 

[rooboy29]

Could this kid make it as a running defender in the J Johannisen/C Cameron mould?

Does he have the leg speed?

 

[Shermanator]

Does he have the leg speed?

Looked slick in the JLT but I haven't seen enough of him and that's mainly why i asked the question

 

[Kimbo]

Could this kid make it as a running defender in the J Johannisen/C Cameron mould?

Or take Andrew Swallow's spot on the HFF? :stern look

 

[rooboy29]

Looked slick in the JLT but I haven't seen enough of him and that's mainly why i asked the question

Looked slick in the JLT but I haven't seen enough of him and that's mainly why i asked the question

Quick research suggests he doesnt have much speed but didnt state it was a weakness. Mainly his endurance that is below average

 

[Unity-28]

Or take Andrew Swallow's spot on the HFF? :stern look

easily.....the GREAT ZURHAAR will be a good'n for us....

 

[Nutjob]

Could this kid make it as a running defender in the J Johannisen/C Cameron mould?

Absolutely nothing like those two.
I rate the kid though and he has a far more seasoned body than a lot of other blokes who have played this year.
It makes it incredibly difficult to get into a side when the VFL doesn't start until round 4. Even more rediculous when you consider the TAC cup started a couple of weeks ago.


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[ShiNoBi]

is he greenwood type?
if so, the club has to treat him carefully.
otherwise he'll go to collingwood for $$$$ eventually.

 

[Pep Fraudiola]

Or take Andrew Swallow's spot on the HFF? :stern look

This is Zurhaar.

1993/1994 Glenn Archer on a HFF.

Has just a touch of class about him.

 

[andana]

He's similar to Corey Jones. Not real tall but can hold his ground & has great judgement for marking. Easily outmark a taller opponent

 

[King Corey]

This is Zurhaar.

1993/1994 Glenn Archer on a HFF.

Has just a touch of class about him.

Definitely the nearest comparison.

Explosive, good and potentially elite in bursts at all parts of the game.

Doesn't look a natural run and carry player.

 

[giantroo]

 

[naturally north]

LOL @ 40 sec mark - i like him.......... alot!!