Player Watch #44: Cameron Zurhaar The Backman

[TruRoo]

Couple of ok moments but not great. Was swung forward late, likely because duursma decided to disappear again

 

[scottywiper]

Couple of ok moments but not great. Was swung forward late, likely because duursma decided to disappear again

Does Duursma hide behind the goal posts? You just don't see him for long periods.

 

[Nylex]

Not a backman.

 

[scottywiper]

Not a backman.

One swallow does not a summer make.
And we were internally talking up how we'd solved backline problems with this move.

 

[Chip Scab1]

One swallow does not a summer make.
And we were internally talking up how we'd solved backline problems with this move.

Is a total hack, worse than Pink (who can't play).

 

[rickety]

Not a backman.

Nearly obsolete

 

[TruRoo]

Does Duursma hide behind the goal posts? You just don't see him for long periods.

Spent more time on ground than spargo but just can’t get near it

 

[Marstermind]

Normally do this before a milestone game but was away last week.

Cameron Zurhaar – 150 games
The 65th player to play 150 games for the North Melbourne Football Club
Played: 150 Won: 36 Drawn: 2 Lost: 112
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Game 1 – Round 17, 2017 v Port Adelaide (Adelaide Oval). Port Adelaide 19.13-127 d. North Melbourne 8.9-57
Game 50 – Round 7, 2021 v Melbourne (Bellerive). Melbourne 16.7-103 d. North Melbourne 11.7-73
Game 100 – Round 1, 2024 v GWS Giants (Sydney Showgrounds). GWS Giants 17.19-121 d. North Melbourne 13.4-82

Disposals
Game High: 26 (Round 2, 2023 v Fremantle)
Season High: 310 (2024)

Kicks
Game High: 18 (Round 6, 2026 v Richmond)
Season High: 187 (2024)

Handballs
Game High: 12 (Round 2, 2023 v Fremantle. Round 15, 2021 v Gold Coast)
Season High: 123 (2024)

Marks
Game High: 11 (Round 6, 2026 v Richmond)
Season High: 89 (2024)

Goals: 206 Behinds: 147

Brownlow Medal Games
Round 7, 2019 v Carlton – 3 votes
Round 16, 2019 v St.Kilda – 3 votes
Round 9, 2021 v Hawthorn – 1 vote
Round 18, 2022 v Richmond – 3 votes
Round 12, 2023 v Essendon – 2 votes
Round 16, 2024 v Melbourne – 1 vote
Round 11, 2025 v Richmond – 1 vote

Finals:
Nil

Most Consecutive Games: 33 (Round 4, 2019 v Adelade to Round 14, 2020 v Gold Coas )

Has played 150 of 188 games since debut

Honours
2019 – Rising Star Nomination (Round 7 v Carlton)
2020 – NMFC Leading Goalkicker - 18

The first time I noticed Zurhaar was in the 2019 game against a quality Richmond in Rhyce Shaw

Rhyce Shaw

Age

44

Ht

182cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.8

4star

K

12.0

4star

HB

5.8

4star

M

4.3

4star

T

2.1

4star

MG

313.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

8.4

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

1.6

2star

M

3.6

4star

T

0.8

3star

's first game after Scotts's sacking/resignation. It was ZurROAARRRRR!!!! as he laid 11 tackles on Dusty, Prestia, Cotch, Houli, Bolton, Edwards etc. Since 2019 he's only had more than 6 tackles once.

What the hell happened man? You used to be cool?

 

[Zondor]

Stringer is two inches taller and ten kilos heavier.

Might be a handfull for him.

Stringer 192cm. Zurhaar 190cm. Not that it really matters now. :stern look

 

[Zondor]

Because we traded out pick eight in a draft we finished bottom two the next year.

Which draft are you talking about Mr Magic Mushroom? :stern look

 

[Zondor]

As a defender, he’s far great than someone who has played one game against no one. We’ll soon see.

My prediction is whoever plays on him will feast on the goal and we still win

I suggest you stop making predictions and numb your thoughts by drinking more Slivovitz. :stern look

 

[Zondor]

Is a total hack, worse than Pink (who can't play).

C’mon Arj. Total? I get the frustrations that some have posted about The Bull but this is over the top. Quite frankly you’re better than that. :stern look

 

[DuckYeah]

I suggest you stop making predictions and numb your thoughts by drinking more Slivovitz. :stern look

Lol he had 3 shots on goal against him.

Coaches were smart enough to have him play “loose”

He’s a ****in cabbage.

Was it you that would take zurhaars iver de goey?

He was moved forward in the last because they couldn’t allow any more unchecked goals. He’s in no mans land. There is no spot for him

 

[Zondor]

Lol he had 3 shots on goal against him.

Coaches were smart enough to have him play “loose”

He’s a ****in cabbage.

Was it you that would take zurhaars iver de goey?

He was moved forward in the last because they couldn’t allow any more unchecked goals. He’s in no mans land. There is no spot for him

3? Name the instances he had goals kicked on him because he was at fault. There certainly was one. Interested to know what your demented brain thinks the other 2 were. :stern look

Never rated Zurhaar ahead of DeGoey. But I’m not surprised you would insinuate that I would think that. If you want to dance I’m your Huckleberry. I can assure you, you’ll eventually regret engaging with the Almighty Zondor. :stern look

 

[DuckYeah]

Name the instances he had goals kicked on him because he was at fault

Did I say goals? The ol great huff n puff bootlicker. I said 3 shots on goal due to his inability to defend. He played half back and couldn’t rack up a touch mate. Half backs rack up disposals for fun, where was he? He was just grazing that grass, mooing his way around the field.

Pretty hard to get a joe the goose against a good team aint it?

 

[ferball]

Which draft are you talking about Mr Magic Mushroom? :stern look

Craps on about two things all the time, can't recognise them when they're mentioned. Lacks cognitive function.

 

[Zondor]

Did I say goals? The ol great huff n puff bootlicker. I said 3 shots on goal due to his inability to defend. He played half back and couldn’t rack up a touch mate. Half backs rack up disposals for fun, where was he? He was just grazing that grass, mooing his way around the field.

Pretty hard to get a joe the goose against a good team aint it?

So he only conceded one goal. Got it. :stern look

 

[Zondor]

Craps on about two things all the time, can't recognise them when they're mentioned. Lacks cognitive function.

Sorry. I don’t converse nor understand in the native tongue of Treasury Gardens. :stern look