Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn : Pick 7, Cam MacKenzie, extends to 2026!

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[PenAndPaper]

it's his tackling that really stands out for me. in a game where we basically couldn't get our hands on them in the first half, he came on and in less than 50% TOG out tackled all of our mids except Nash

Yep, for a player so clean and composed with his disposal he tackles a lot. He is the complete package for a midfielder.

 

[Dewyyyyy]

In 47% TOG
12 disposals, 6 contested at 83%
5 kicks
1 behind & 6 score involvements
3 clearances & 4 tackles.
2 inside 50s

Plays a full game and it's probably something like..
25 disposals, 11 contested (80%*)
12 kicks
1/2 shots on goal & 10 score involvements
6 clearances & 8 tackles.
5/6 inside 50s.

Obviously basically just doubled it and scaled it realistically. But a big half, with damage and defensive pressure.

His run down tackle was awesome, would love to see someone find it and gif it please!

 

[naysayer]

Did this happen after he was born?

He kicked the placenta, hit his dad lace out.

 

[Randy Campbell]

Even his goal kicking is like Sam Mitchell's.

 

[Dewyyyyy]

 

[burger09]

Is there literally no one we can't turn into a HBF?

FFS.

 

[TDS7]

Is there literally no one we can't turn into a HBF?

FFS.

Mitch Lewis to HBF chip role????

Cam actually has experience as a distributing back flank, he played as a Lloyd-style distributor for most of his u17s season. As with everything, If Sam decides it's best for his developments I'll back the professional.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Is there literally no one we can't turn into a HBF?

FFS.

Backlines win flags

 

[I got the outside word]

I was there when he was conceived. And no, I'm not one of his parents...

I was there when the Dwarves forged the one sperm that was to become Cam!

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Who was the poster that was shitting on me for suggesting this could be an option weeks ago?

theiaofseed I'm looking at you

 

[theiaofseed]

Who was the poster that was shitting on me for suggesting this could be an option weeks ago?

theiaofseed I'm looking at you

Wasn't me not sure what on youre on, but thanks for the mention.

 

[Brant]

Who was the poster that was shitting on me for suggesting this could be an option weeks ago?

theiaofseed I'm looking at you

Reckon it was HedgeFund.
Has never seen a mid play behind the ball or a small forward played on ball to get them involved or benefit from their skills.

 

[Titch3Votes0MooreAA]

Yet another perfect game as the substitute. Glenhope is probably right in his assessment that he isn't Speedy Gonzalez, but he finds time and space where others don't and provides class that we don’t have otherwise. Sam Mitchell wasn't particularly quick but used his poise and IQ to his advantage, and Mackenzie is no different. He yet again provided that spark, and we were all the better for it. The midfield split we have going on at the moment is perfect. It is great to see all our young star midfielders having an impact. Let's hope Cameron can keep this block of form up. It won't be long before he's blossoming into one of our best right before us.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Good luck stopping him in a years time

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Too clean.

At one point deep in the last quarter, in our F50, he was too clean and picked up the ball. Harris tackled him and got the free. Most other players fumble and that ball goes out for a throw in.

 

[bigconornash]

Elite vision. So much composure. 200 gamer written all over him.

 

[matey]

Too clean.

At one point deep in the last quarter, in our F50, he was too clean and picked up the ball. Harris tackled him and got the free. Most other players fumble and that ball goes out for a throw in.

Can see already he is a tough young bugger and can take hits

 

[hfc70]

Sam Mitchell Junior

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Hope he gets a full game soon and earns a RS nomination. It's not the end of the world, but there's no way he hasn't been one of the best performed draftees this season. He is the epitome of cleanliness and class around the ball.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Can see already he is a tough young bugger and can take hits

Tackles hard and doesn't avoid contact. Loves to get his hands dirty and get hard ground balls.

 

[SSSSSS]

If Breust is anything to go by, being able to make consistent impact as a sub holds you in pretty good stead as a footballer.

 

[Gaston]

Pity he isn't 6'2" and 85kgs, he would be the perfect footballer.
Vision, evasiness, clean hands and a neat kick, a lot to look forward to with this kid.

 

[Blackhawk42]

Pity he isn't 6'2" and 85kgs, he would be the perfect footballer.
Vision, evasiness, clean hands and a neat kick, a lot to look forward to with this kid.

But... he is 6'2 and will likely tick over 85kgs by this pre-season.

Or was this the joke and I missed it?

 

[cryptor]

Sam Mitchell Junior

Moves like him. Quick first few steps but pretty slow. But more than makes up for it with his disposal. Wasted as sub. Needs to be on the field with the ball in his hands as often as we can get it to him.

 

[Gaston]

But... he is 6'2 and will likely tick over 85kgs by this pre-season.

Or was this the joke and I missed it?

Apologies, he looks tiny. My mistake.