Player Watch #44: Cameron Zurhaar - [AFL.com] NM offers 5yr deal - CZ interest from SYD/GC - CZ mgr says 'wants to see improvement' & 'team success'

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Drop him and play Taylor instead.
 

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Had his best game for the year today, actually looked dangerous again.
Whatever he does it's in Bull's best interests to put in and play well. The better he plays, the more $$ he can ask for
 
Might be his best for the year but it wasn’t great, and he had little or no influence while the game was winnable. I’m happy to talk up good signs from new young players, but the expectations for Cam should be much higher than this.
 
Ardent Roo said:
The reality of the matter is the main strength he is bringing to the team is that he is over 25.

If he was 20, with his output currently, we'd all be saying de-list/trade as in reality it's no better than Stephenson's output of what a Curtis Taylor might bring if he was playing.

It's only the prospect of losing more experience that I think has most people concerned, but I am not sure that's a reason to be upset if someone wants to leave as he sure as sh*t isn't bringing much else.
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This is also the problem.

He's a leader and should be chasing out the forward line more when a bunch of oppo campaigners around him all take off. Not just stand there staring at them as they run away from him. He's sposed to be a leader so he should be setting that example. Then at least of of those players is no longer an option and he's setting an example to all the younger players.

He's setting an example now but its a s**t one.
 
Sunday Times:

thewest.com.au

The Roos free agent Eagles, Freo should consider signing

While both West Coast and Fremantle would still harbour some hope of landing Logan McDonald, it is unlikely that he will be attracted west, writes Paul Hasleby.
thewest.com.au thewest.com.au


Paul Hasleby: West Coast Eagles, Fremantle Dockers should look at signing Cameron Zurhaar

Paul Hasleby
The West Australian
Sun, 28 April 2024

Both WA clubs would love to land a key forward like Logan McDonald, or a player with the skill and running ability of Errol Gulden or Nick Blakey, or maybe Izaac Rankine.

Unfortunately recruiting and attracting players of that calibre is not an easy transaction.

While both West Coast and Fremantle would still harbour some hope of landing McDonald, it is unlikely that he and the others will be attracted west.

We often hear coaches talk about taking what the opposition give you in terms of ball movement and in recruiting it about taking what is in front of you.

Right now, Cameron Zurhaar from North Melbourne could be that player for both clubs being a restricted free agent and seemingly putting talks on hold with the Kangaroos.

The Eagles and Dockers could benefit from Zurhaar in their forward line as a strong competitor who can kick goals and pinch-hit at the centre bounces.

At 190cm and built strongly, Zurhaar has been quietly consistent in a poor team, booting 137 goals in only 104 games and remarkably, only 24 wins.

In the last three completed seasons, he has kicked 85 goals at 1.5 goals per game in a team that has struggled for inside 50s. He also provides some strong forward pressure which was on show last week against Geelong.

The AFL has opened so many loopholes in their various rules and regulations recently that if our local clubs play it right then again the rules could be exploited.

One great example of these giant loopholes is in free agency last year when Essendon secured defender Ben McKay from North Melbourne.

It was the ultimate win-win situation for both clubs. The Bombers got the ready-made defender they needed without giving up any draft capital.

If the offer meets the requirements of AFL house to trigger first round compensation, then the compensation pick falls after the clubs first pick. This allowed North to hold picks two and three in the draft.

It all comes down to the contact, with McKay believed to have signed a whopping six-year deal worth about $850,000 a season to move to Essendon.

In the end it was in the best interest of North Melbourne to le McKay go and so they did.

A few years earlier, Brisbane exploited these rules to land Joe Daniher.

If Fremantle or West Coast offer Zurhaar the right monetary value that can trigger first round compensation for North Melbourne again, then it’s conceivable that the Kangaroos could end up with picks one and two in this year’s draft. The best part is that our WA clubs would not have to give up any draft capital to North Melbourne.

There has been a lot of talk about free agent Tim English being target for West Coast but given the recruitment of Matt Flynn and the emergence of Bailey Williams, Zurhaar in my opinion, would be a better option.

Veteran Jack Darling is coming towards the end of his career and while the likes of Ryan Maric and Jai Culley are coming through well, Zurhaar would help ensure they’re not left exposed against some of the best defences in the competition.

Oscar Allan, Jake Waterman and Zurhaar would form a formidable forward line all in the prime of their career. The East Fremantle product only turns 26 next year.

At Fremantle, he would add to a forward line that is struggling to fire in 2024 in the absence of Lachie Schultz.

Zurhaar would come into this side and with a better midfield delivering him the ball he could become a genuine third forward alongside Jye Amiss and Josh Treacy, or play a bit smaller like a Banfield does if Jackson plays forward.

Zurhaar plays with a bit of intent and mongrel, something that is lacking in the Dockers side.

He isn’t a Logan McDonald, but unfortunately for the Freo faithful, he looks more than likely to stay in Sydney.

If the Dockers can land Zurhaar, pick up Richmond’s Liam Baker and still hold at least two first round selections then that would be a good off season.

Remember this deal should only be contemplated on the provision that the successful club gets Zurhaar without having to trade anything for him.

All they would have to do is find a way to sign Zurhaar to a contract that would trigger fair compensation for North Melbourne which is a win-win for both teams.

The AFL will also be under pressure to support North Melbourne with an additional priority pick given their very poor start to the season once again.

They will want North Melbourne to receive top compensation. Fremantle and West Coast need to get their calculators ready to find the secret formula to make it happen.
 
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