Cameron looks for the Wight Stuff

**The Underdog** · 31-10-2007, 11:35 AM

Re: Cameron looks for the Wight Stuff

The main problems I've seen with Cam seem to be confidence based. Lots of fumbling under pressure and occasional poor kicking. He has a definite weakness overhead, but this can be worked on pre-season and also improved with greater strength. I've seen him appear to be a potential CHB towards the end of 2006 and a potential delisting towards the end of 2007. I think the ability is there. I'm not sure about his ability to go forward, but hey if we're talking Minson up as our next FF then it can't hurt to give him a shot there.
What do people think about starting pre-season with McD at FB, Williams at CHB, Cam as a lead-up CHF and Brian at FF, just as a trial?

**LostDoggy** · 31-10-2007, 12:05 PM

Re: Cameron looks for the Wight Stuff

Originally posted by The Underdog

The main problems I've seen with Cam seem to be confidence based. Lots of fumbling under pressure and occasional poor kicking. He has a definite weakness overhead, but this can be worked on pre-season and also improved with greater strength. I've seen him appear to be a potential CHB towards the end of 2006 and a potential delisting towards the end of 2007. I think the ability is there. I'm not sure about his ability to go forward, but hey if we're talking Minson up as our next FF then it can't hurt to give him a shot there.
What do people think about starting pre-season with McD at FB, Williams at CHB, Cam as a lead-up CHF and Brian at FF, just as a trial?

Sorry to disagree that confidence is his main problem, I'd say his main problem is his lack of strength/weight and thats causing the confidence problems. There are a lot of good tall skinny types (backs/forwards) in AFL but ones that can't find the ball or hold their position don't make it.

I'd watch him in an internal club practice match before saying he could play as a CHF.

**Bulldog Revolution** · 31-10-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally posted by southerncross

I think this has been mentioned before but could he do a Westhoff type role of plaing as a forward pocket?

I dont know if his hands or one on one work are good enough

Westhoff must have surprised a few recruiters with his body on body work and clean hands

**Bornadog** · 31-10-2007, 02:23 PM

Re: Cameron looks for the Wight Stuff

Originally posted by The Underdog

What do people think about starting pre-season with McD at FB, Williams at CHB, Cam as a lead-up CHF and Brian at FF, just as a trial?

I know a few guys would like to see Harris up forward, but I think I would like to see him stay at FB, "it ain't broke, and doesn't need fixing"

**The Underdog** · 31-10-2007, 02:41 PM

Re: Cameron looks for the Wight Stuff

Originally posted by bornadog

I know a few guys would like to see Harris up forward, but I think I would like to see him stay at FB, "it ain't broke, and doesn't need fixing"

I'm only suggesting it as a pre-season trial. As I've said elsewhere, i'm not as convinced as some about the idea of Brian at FF, mainly due to my lack of confidence in what he does with it once he gets it down there. Our previous small set-ups have worked at times but been easily shut down in others. All I'm suggesting is trying a taller set-up with guys who have been in the system a few years and throwing them around a bit in games that don't really matter.

**LostDoggy** · 31-10-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally posted by bornadog

I know a few guys would like to see Harris up forward, but I think I would like to see him stay at FB, "it ain't broke, and doesn't need fixing"

Our forward line is broke and needs fixing. Its worth a punt. If we can fix that and at the same time not hurt our back line too much I think it would a good positive for the team.

**Bulldog Revolution** · 31-10-2007, 03:19 PM

Re: Cameron looks for the Wight Stuff

Originally posted by ErnieSigley

Our forward line is broke and needs fixing. Its worth a punt. If we can fix that and at the same time not hurt our back line too much I think it would a good positive for the team.

That said you could argue that Geelongs premiership was based on developing a very good backline over a long period of time: Scarlett, Harley, Milburn etc

One of the first things Thomspn tried to do at Geelong was create a great backline.

**LostDoggy** · 31-10-2007, 03:31 PM

Re: Cameron looks for the Wight Stuff

Originally posted by Bulldog Revolution

That said you could argue that Geelongs premiership was based on developing a very good backline over a long period of time: Scarlett, Harley, Milburn etc

One of the first things Thomspn tried to do at Geelong was create a great backline.

They have a half decent forward line too. Ours is no where near that. As mentioned by a few here too, a number of our defensive problems start in our forward with the lack of a tall target.

I'm not saying Harris is the saviour but I don't see anyone at the club yet thats better qualified or has a better possibility of succeeding there.

**macca** · 31-10-2007, 05:00 PM

Re: Cameron looks for the Wight Stuff

if you want to see a great tall skinny type player, get some videos of ashley macintosh( west coast player of the 90's). A great player for the eagles. I just believe wight needs to be given a go, support and time to develop into a good player. Next year will be his 4th year on the list and he is still only 22. Give him time I say!

**LostDoggy** · 31-10-2007, 05:18 PM

Re: Cameron looks for the Wight Stuff

Ash Mcintosh was 6'4 and 100 kgs. Bit of a difference

**LostDoggy** · 31-10-2007, 06:21 PM

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why does everybody think that Mcdougall is going to hold down a key position in the backline next year?

**Yankee Hotel Foxtrot** · 31-10-2007, 06:24 PM

Re: Cameron looks for the Wight Stuff

Originally posted by jerry

Ash Mcintosh was 6'4 and 100 kgs. Bit of a difference

Cam Wight is 200cm and is currently 95kg...and is seeking to add another 4-5kg over pre-season.... not that much difference in physical measurements there Jerry?
Whilst they're not that far apart in these terms, in what Cam's shown so far footy wise he's got miles to make up to come close to Macintosh...

**Yankee Hotel Foxtrot** · 31-10-2007, 06:26 PM

Re: Cameron looks for the Wight Stuff

Originally posted by sonofthewest

why does everybody think that Mcdougall is going to hold down a key position in the backline next year?

I'm not convinced he will, but it will depend upon a number of factors, how well he presents as a target during pre-season, how well Cam Wight progresses, what Eade decides to do with Everitt and Williams.

**GVGjr** · 31-10-2007, 06:32 PM

Re: Cameron looks for the Wight Stuff

Originally posted by sonofthewest

why does everybody think that Mcdougall is going to hold down a key position in the backline next year?

I thought he played well there over the last few weeks of the season and if he can hold down that position then it will free up some others to be tried elsewhere. Hargrave on a wing is something I wouldn't mind seeing

**dog town** · 31-10-2007, 07:17 PM

Re: Cameron looks for the Wight Stuff

Originally posted by southerncross

I think this has been mentioned before but could he do a Westhoff type role of plaing as a forward pocket?

The only similarity between the two is the sheer size of them. Westhoff avoids contests like the plague whereas Wight thrives on them. Westhoff has a bit more natural ability and is a pretty elusive sort of character on the footy field. Just seems to find space. If Wight played forward I think he would play a vastly different style.

Cameron looks for the Wight Stuff

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