Cameron Mackenzie (born 21 January 2004) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Hawthorn in the Australian Football League (AFL).
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Cameron Mackenzie | ||
| Date of birth | 21 January 2004 | ||
| Original team(s) | Sandringham Dragons (NAB League)/Brighton Grammar (APS)/Beaumaris | ||
| Draft | No. 7, 2022 AFL draft, Hawthorn | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2023, Hawthorn vs. Essendon, at MCG | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Hawthorn | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2023– | Hawthorn | 34 (12) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early career
editBorn in London to a South African father and a Canadian mother, his parents were open to experiencing live in different places around the world.[1] His family moved to Australia when he was one. When he was twelve the family spent a year in the south of France.[2] He learned to speak French fluently and when he returned to Australia he acquired the nickname Frenchie. Cameron's father was born in South Africa, meaning Mackenzie was eligible to join the St Kilda Next Generation Academy. However, a change to draft rules meant that St Kilda could not match a bid before pick 40. [3]
AFL career
editHe was the seventh selection in the 2022 AFL draft by Hawthorn.[4] He has been described as a reliable and well-rounded player with a measured temperament.[5]
Mackenzie made his debut against Essendon at the MCG in the opening round of the 2023 AFL season.[6]
Mackenzie injured his hamstring at training on the 4th of September, 2024, missing the subsequent Elimination Final, and his first, against the Western Bulldogs on the 6th of September, 2024.
Statistics
editUpdated as of the end of 2024.[7]
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| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
| 2023 | Hawthorn | 28 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 86 | 100 | 186 | 26 | 37 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 13.3 | 1.9 | 2.6 |
| 2024 | Hawthorn | 28 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 162 | 138 | 300 | 53 | 50 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 8.1 | 6.9 | 15.0 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Career | 34 | 12 | 11 | 248 | 238 | 486 | 79 | 87 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 7.3 | 7.0 | 14.3 | 2.3 | 2.6 | ||
Honours and achievements
editHawthorn
- McClelland Trophy: 2024
References
edit- ^ After a nervous wait, Hawks fan Mackenzie is ready to answer the call By Josh Gabelich for afl.com.au 29 November 2022
- ^ "The long way round: Top-10 fancy's journey to the draft". 9 August 2022.
- ^ "Kevin Sheehan reveals his top 40 prospects in the 2022 AFL Draft". 24 November 2022.
- ^ Cotton, Ben (29 November 2022). "'Any chance you could answer my calls?' Mitchell's cheeky clip to draftee Cameron Mackenzie". Fox Footy. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ Waterworth, Ben (22 November 2022). "Why St Kilda could still pounce on balanced AFL draft academy prospect despite top 40 rule barrier". Fox Sports. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ "Mackenzie to debut in season opener". 15 March 2023.
- ^ "Cam Mackenzie's Stats". AFL Tables. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
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