AFL Draft Watch: Cameron Fleeton (Geelong Falcons/Vic Country)

AFL Draft Watch September 21, 2020

Credit: David Crosling/Geelong Advertiser

IN the midst of football’s long-awaited return, Draft Central takes a look at some of this year’s brightest names who have already represented their state in some capacity leading into 2020, or are bolting into draft contention. While plenty has changed between now and then, we will provide a bit of an insight into players, how they performed at pre-season testing, and some of our scouting notes on them from last year.

Next under the microscope in our AFL Draft watch is Geelong Falcons prospect Cameron Fleeton, a fast-rising defender who put his name in lights towards the back-end of last year’s NAB League season. Across his nine outings for the largely inexperienced Falcons side, Fleeton quickly proved his worth at the level with outstanding showings of intercept marking, leadership, and composure among an under-siege defence. The 18-year-old was so impressive, that his form warranted selection as one of Geelong’s 2020 co-captains, while also earning him an invite to this year’s National Combine. Having been forced to play a lockdown role in 2019, Fleeton was looking forward to being let off the leash as a top-ager, allowing more attacking traits to come to the fore.

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PLAYER PAGE:

Cameron Fleeton
Geelong Falcons/Vic Country

DOB: June 17, 2002

Height: 191cm
Weight: 80kg

Position: General Defender

Strengths: Intercept marking, reading the play, composure, defensive versatility, leadership
Improvements: In-between size

>> Q&A: Cameron Fleeton
>> Marquee Matchup: Fleeton vs. Callow

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PRESEASON TESTING RESULTS:

Standing Vertical Jump: 58cm
Running Vertical Jump (R/L): 71cm/62cm
Speed (20m): 3.08 seconds
Agility: 8.22 seconds
Endurance (Yo-yo): 20.6

>> Full Testing Results:
Jumps
20m Sprint
Agility
Yo-yo

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2019 SCOUTING NOTES:

NAB League Wildcard Round vs. Sandringham Dragons

By: Michael Alvaro

Was quite possibly Geelong’s best player given the heat he took on in a key defensive post. Fleeton was as sure as anyone by foot, switching confidently across defensive 50 to try and set the Falcons on the right foot coming out of defence. Two of his three marks were fantastic too, intercepting strongly in the first term and sticking a one-hander going back in the second to show some courage and athleticism. The bottom-ager was also incredibly composed on the ball, not afraid to take on opponents on the last line and burning one in the second quarter with a good piece of agility after gathering over the back. Also contributed some second efforts with the result beyond doubt, showing heart on a rough day.

NAB League Round 16 vs. Tasmania Devils

By: Michael Alvaro

Another exciting Falcons bottom-ager, Fleeton played a massive role in what was arguably the contest of the day against Devils forward Jackson Callow. Despite conceding some size, Fleeton trimmed the difference with his leap and combativeness, following Callow’s every step and managing to get a hand in at the opportune moment. He improved his positioning as the game went on after getting caught behind and too far under the ball on separate occasions early, while making his opponent work the other way with some run on the rebound. Can sharpen up his use by foot at times, but has played every game since his Round 8 debut and is coming on in leaps and bounds.

NAB League Round 14 vs. GWV Rebels

By: Michael Alvaro

Fleeton is another bottom-ager the Falcons staff are high on, and he continues to put his hand up in an intercepting role across half-back. His early work included a few repelling kicks as GWV made a quick start, before eventually getting his aerial game going. Fleeton positioned well on the wing to intercept a long Rebels ball forward in the second term, repeating the act with a terrific pack mark to show his clean hands and reading of the ball in flight. Looks to have been a good find in the middle-part of the year.

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Featured Image: Cameron Fleeton flies for a mark | Credit: David Crosling/Geelong Advertiser

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>> 2020 AFL National Draft Combine List
>> 2020 Vic Country U18s Squad Prediction

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>> September 2020 Power Rankings

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Allies:
Tahj Abberley
Charlie Byrne
Jackson Callow
Blake Coleman
Braeden Campbell
Alex Davies
Oliver Davis
Errol Gulden
Joel Jeffrey
Maurice Rioli Jnr
Patrick Walker

South Australia:
Kaine Baldwin
Bailey Chamberlain
Brayden Cook
Zac Dumesny
Corey Durdin
Luke Edwards
Lachlan Jones
Tariek Newchurch
Caleb Poulter
Tom Powell
Taj Schofield
Henry Smith
Riley Thilthorpe

Vic Country:
Sam Berry
Tanner Bruhn
Jack Ginnivan
Oliver Henry
Elijah Hollands
Zach Reid
Nick Stevens
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan

Vic Metro:
Jake Bowey
Jackson Cardillo
Nikolas Cox
Connor Downie
Eddie Ford
Max Heath
Bailey Laurie
Finlay Macrae
Reef McInnes
Archie Perkins
Will Phillips

Western Australia:
Jack Carroll
Heath Chapman
Denver Grainger-Barras
Logan McDonald
Nathan O’Driscoll
Zane Trew
Brandon Walker
Joel Western
Isiah Winder

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