Cam Rayner

[mighty_lions]

ok, just checking in to see how Rayner's been going. Yep, another predictable. 14.3 touches a game, 0.7 goals, 2.6 tackles, 2.6 marks.

He's basically Aaron Cornelius and Marco Paperone but went at pick 1. Bust.

Can't wait for his next 'pop' game that magically erases months of scrubby performances.

Game, set and Match Danster.

not sure when Ace and Marco kicked match winning prelim final goals on there left from 50m but please show me id like to see that

 

[MisterMarcus]

You can tell Old Mate Danny's heart isn't really in it anymore.....

 

[SSSSSS]

ok, just checking in to see how Rayner's been going. Yep, another predictable. 14.3 touches a game, 0.7 goals, 2.6 tackles, 2.6 marks.

He's basically Aaron Cornelius and Marco Paperone but went at pick 1. Bust.

Can't wait for his next 'pop' game that magically erases months of scrubby performances.

Game, set and Match Danster.

Wow never thought I'd see a Cornelius and Paperone name drop.

 

[iameviljez]

ok, just checking in to see how Rayner's been going. Yep, another predictable. 14.3 touches a game, 0.7 goals, 2.6 tackles, 2.6 marks.

Make no mistake, if there hadn't been a flag last year there would be some very real questions asked.

 

[danster168]

You can tell Old Mate Danny's heart isn't really in it anymore.....

it isnt. there's nothing to discuss anymore. 30th best player in his draft class.

 

[Grasshopper17]

it isnt. there's nothing to discuss anymore. 30th best player in his draft class.

Yet elite as confirmed by danster168 themself

 

[danster168]

Yet elite as confirmed by danster168 themself

how do you rate his performances in 2025?

 

[Grasshopper17]

how do you rate his performances in 2025?

You don't really care what I think about him Ross. Just pleased you've finally acknowledged your stunning hypocrisy

 

[VinnieB]

Very god player. Maybe not pick 1 worthy, but not many pick 1s are.

Would probably stand out more in another team.

Happy to take him.

 

[mpal6]

how do you rate his performances in 2025?

With our conga line of midfielders along with Will and Levi adding to the rotation queue, Rayner's numbers have gone back to a forward playing deep. He is providing impact when needed like the first quarter vs Saints - screenshot below.

While Cam Rayner is available for impact rotation when we need him, he's not going to get extensive midfield time with our list. If you use stats to measure him - yeah he'll look like a bust.

But we Lions know and understand the role he plays so we'll cherish having the 2024 Premiership Player, 2024 AA Squad member, 2024 prelim final MVP Cam Freaking Raynerrrrrr in our list

 

[mpal6]

Its still just as good

That one moment. What a legacy. Career defining. Can't put a price on that one, ever.

That's like Morpheus saying "he's starting to believe" - when The Chosen One reached for the stars and grabbed one haha !

 

[LionsOrDieTrion]

Wow never thought I'd see a Cornelius and Paperone name drop.

Cornelius was one of the better markers of the ball I had ever seen, so clean. No idea how he never made it.

 

[Nunez]

Demons are desperate for a forward to have an impact. If only banana Fritta would stand up

 

[mighty_lions]

4 disposals any danger that potato could do something

 

[janty]

it isnt. there's nothing to discuss anymore. 30th best player in his draft class.

Please list the 29 better players from the 2017 draft.

 

[mpal6]

And here we are.

Half way point of the career of the Lions Legend, 2024 Premiership Player, 2024 AA Squad member, 2024 prelim final MVP, 5th ever no.1 pick to win a premiership, our very own - Cam Frrrreeeaking Rayner's 150th !!

 

[mighty_lions]

 

[danster168]

14.7 touches, 0.9 goals, 2.9 marks, 2.6 tackles

 

[mighty_lions]

14.7 touches, 0.9 goals, 2.9 marks, 2.6 tackles

when

 

[janty]

Still waiting on the 29 players better than Rayner from his own draft.

 

[mighty_lions]

Not sure banana fritter is going to make it to the Line this week, if Melbourne have any selection integrity there's no way he can play, I knew he was bad but being dropped to Casey twice is next level bad

 

[Grasshopper17]

14.7 touches, 0.9 goals, 2.9 marks, 2.6 tackles

Elite isn't it!

 

[danster168]

Still waiting on the 29 players better than Rayner from his own draft.

There's 23 names straight off the back that can't be denied have given more than Rayner since drafted or have shown or have shown more value if they're a key position player:

Brayshaw, LDU, Cerra, Naughton, Zac Bailey, Ed Richards, Higgins, Starcevic, Oscar Allen, Tim Kelly, Balta, Liam Ryan, Brent Daniels, Sam Taylor, Tom De Koning, Fritsch, Tom McCartin, Miers, Dylan Moore, Meek, Xerri, Liam Baker, Mihocek.

Rayner is in the Amartey, Jiath, Worpel, Switkowski, Bonar, Kane Farrell tier. But Jiath's ceiling is higher if he can get his body right.

That's put Rayner at 24-31 in his draft.

 

[Grasshopper17]

There's 23 names straight off the back that can't be denied have given more than Rayner since drafted or have shown or have shown more value if they're a key position player:

Brayshaw, LDU, Cerra, Naughton, Zac Bailey, Ed Richards, Higgins, Starcevic, Oscar Allen, Tim Kelly, Balta, Liam Ryan, Brent Daniels, Sam Taylor, Tom De Koning, Fritsch, Tom McCartin, Miers, Dylan Moore, Meek, Xerri, Liam Baker, Mihocek.

Rayner is in the Amartey, Jiath, Worpel, Switkowski, Bonar, Kane Farrell tier. But Jiath's ceiling is higher if he can get his body right.

That's put Rayner at 24-31 in his draft.

Why are you still here? Obviously there are not 23 elite players from a single draft class.

 

[Happy_Neale]

Quiz - Players to average at least 15 disposals and kick 20+ goals in 2024

Featured - the great one

Not featured - anyone from the Melbourne demons