Cam Mooney- forgotten turnaround

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It's been overlooked by Johnno's fairytale story but Cam has turned himself from the big Hairy cat into the big docile cat. Suspended 4 times last year and not once this year. Well done I say
 

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It's been overlooked by Johnno's fairytale story but Cam has turned himself from the big Hairy cat into the big docile cat. Suspended 4 times last year and not once this year. Well done I say
Has really turned it around this year! People were laughed at for mentioning his name as a possible captain at the start of the year. Has shown maturity and a lot of leadership to a young forward line all year (N.Ablett, Hawkins, Varcoe, Stokes etc) Well done Cam your a star:thumbsu:
 
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Yes - probably in the shade compared with SJ but his turnaround is not forgotten - I, for one, was thinking how far he has come when he had young Jagger in his arms and looking teary - broke me up. And when you think about it, it was a turnaround of some note on the part of the whole team.
 

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I don't think it's been forgotten at all - I've read quite a bit about the way he's calmed down and harnessed his aggression. Obviously one of the keys this year and definitely not overlooked by most folks. SJ is just a bit more of the media darling given the fact that he was very nearly booted off the team.
 

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Apparently he smacked Pratt in the Kangas final. Thank god it wasn't caught on tape.

I reckon that game was as close as he's come this year to doing something stupid.

He'll be better again next year, he's not the first player to go from unchannelled craziness to focused aggression, but I reckon it is one of the most dramatic jumps I've seen - played a HUGE part in our season.
 
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And don't forget he was close to being traded at the end of 2003. A move into the backline in 04 gave him the licence and confidence to attack and read the ball a lot better.... What a turnaround. With him in our side for the next ten years, along with Hawkins we could seriously win 5-6 premierships.
 

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And don't forget he was close to being traded at the end of 2003. A move into the backline in 04 gave him the licence and confidence to attack and read the ball a lot better.... What a turnaround. With him in our side for the next ten years, along with Hawkins we could seriously win 5-6 premierships.
CAnt see Mooney playing till he is 38

5 or 6 get a life 2 more would be fantastic 6 is just silly
 
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Cameron Mooney is quite clearly the King. He turned himself around to become one of the most important key forwards in the entire league.

All hail, Mooney the King!!!!!
 
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There seems to be a bit of a pattern here

Mooney we tried to trade to St Kilda, the deal fell through and Mooney goes to be an AA and a star
Dog we tried to trade to Collingwood, the deal fell through and Johnson goes on to be an AA and a star
We are trying to trade H this year aren't we?
 

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There seems to be a bit of a pattern here

Mooney we tried to trade to St Kilda, the deal fell through and Mooney goes to be an AA and a star
Dog we tried to trade to Collingwood, the deal fell through and Johnson goes on to be an AA and a star
We are trying to trade H this year aren't we?
Two outta three aint bad hey Jim!;)
 

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