Leon Cameron Stepping Down

[bornadog]

Sam Edmund

Leon Cameron has called time as GWS Giants coach.

The playing group has been informed this morning. Cameron will coach against Carlton this weekend before Mark McVeigh takes over as caretaker.


This is year number nine at the helm. He took the Giants to a Grand Final in 2019, plus two preliminary finals as well in 2016 and 2017.


He’s had access to a very talented list, he took them right to the pointy end, they just couldn’t quite get over the hump.


This had been handled really well with the way it was put on the public agenda at the start of the season, which was was completely Cameron’s doing. It was his decision to do that. It really did speak of a man who was at peace with his place in the football world.


It was handled with dignity and class and it appears as though the Giants have done the same.


Cameron has helmed the Giants since 2014 and holds an 87-70-3 all-time record.

[Axe Man]

You think he would have coached the year out. Last game this weekend v Carlton.

I wonder if we would explore his return as a senior assistant to Bevo?

[bornadog]

I wonder if we would explore his return as a senior assistant to Bevo?

If we have the soft cap space - yes

[Bulldog Revolution]

He's been very good with the Giants

His track record for me stands up pretty well - they haven't started the year that well, and clearly just want a new voice/coach

But I think hes pretty good at what he does - and its showed in Finals

[Mantis]

I wonder if we would explore his return as a senior assistant to Bevo?

A massive no thanks.

Has had a list absolutely loaded with talent and the game style implemented is as boring as bat shit and the team have been massive under-achievers.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

A massive no thanks.

Has had a list absolutely loaded with talent and the game style implemented is as boring as bat shit and the team have been massive under-achievers.

Maybe a little harsh, but I get what you mean.

Counter to that would be somebody like Brendan McCartney - terrible senior coach, highly regarded assistant coach. Perhaps Leon would be better suited to a lesser role, so I wouldn't completely rule it out.

[1eyedog]

A massive no thanks.

Has had a list absolutely loaded with talent and the game style implemented is as boring as bat shit and the team have been massive under-achievers.

Not easy to get into a GF let alone win one. Probably faced with challenges ranging from players not wanting to be there for various reasons and trying to build a culture as well. Think he's had to wear a few hats which is always a challenge. I think he's done ok. What do they say about a team of champions never beating a champion team? Still, got to a Grand Final. Has bled players since then and has been running to catch up ever since.

[SquirrelGrip]

Not easy to get into a GF let alone win one. Probably faced with challenges ranging from players not wanting to be there for various reasons and trying to build a culture as well. Think he's had to wear a few hats which is always a challenge. I think he's done ok. What do they say about a team of champions never beating a champion team? Still, got to a Grand Final. Has bled players since then and has been running to catch up ever since.

How well do Chris Grant and Leon Cameron get on these days? They were Captain and Vice Captain together. Would love for Bevo to have a senior assistant/invent your own title to help with some of the heavy lifting. If the Cap allows.

[GVGjr]

He's been very good with the Giants

His track record for me stands up pretty well - they haven't started the year that well, and clearly just want a new voice/coach

But I think hes pretty good at what he does - and its showed in Finals

Agreed, the pressure builds on coaches and the talk that he deferred contract talks earlier in the season was an indication he was feeling the pressure.

He will find another home.

[Axe Man]

[Scraggers]

I would happily welcome LC back to the Dogs in a Senior Assistant role to Bevo. I think his knowledge of the game and the intricacies of coaching would be a great asset. His communication skills (based solely on the Netflix series that focussed on Coniglio), are well suited to the role.

[Happy Days]

If I have any reaction to this, it’s to think that it’s kinda funny, but thought you should all know I just cashed a slab bet on Cameron being the first coach sacked.

[G-Mo77]

The closest they got was 2016, they were never a chance when they made the GF. 2016 was the one that got away and after Cameron led this team of dirty little snipers I'm so glad it was us that caused the road block. Karma is a bitch Leon, maybe coach to win rather than whack if you ever get another chance.

[Rocco Jones]

I don’t think he’d fit it with Bevo’s style. That’s not attacking or praising either one but Cameron seems a bit more ‘old school’ and Bevo more alternative (only one Bevo but more about feelings etc). You don’t want everyone to be the same but a similar base needed I think. It’s outside looking in and my read could be way off.

[bornadog]

The closest they got was 2016, they were never a chance when they made the GF. 2016 was the one that got away and after Cameron led this team of dirty little snipers I'm so glad it was us that caused the road block. Karma is a bitch Leon, maybe coach to win rather than whack if you ever get another chance.

Making Toby Greene Captain, says it all.