{"id":72558,"date":"2020-09-21T12:28:33","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T02:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/afl.draftcentral.localhost\/?p=72558"},"modified":"2020-09-21T12:28:33","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T02:28:33","slug":"afl-draft-watch-cameron-fleeton-geelong-falcons-vic-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2020\/09\/21\/afl-draft-watch-cameron-fleeton-geelong-falcons-vic-country\/","title":{"rendered":"AFL Draft Watch: Cameron Fleeton (Geelong Falcons\/Vic Country)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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IN the midst of football’s long-awaited return, Draft Central<\/em> takes a look at some of this year\u2019s 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,<\/em>\u00a0and some of our scouting notes on them from last year.<\/p>\n

Next under the microscope in our AFL Draft watch is Geelong Falcons prospect Cameron Fleeton<\/strong><\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n

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PLAYER PAGE:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Cameron Fleeton<\/strong><\/a>
\nGeelong Falcons\/Vic Country
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

DOB:<\/strong> June 17, 2002<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong> 191cm
\nWeight:<\/strong> 80kg<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> General Defender<\/p>\n

Strengths: <\/strong>Intercept marking, reading the play, composure, defensive versatility, leadership
\nImprovements:\u00a0<\/strong>In-between size<\/p>\n

2019 NAB League averages: <\/b>9 games | 15.8 disposals | 3.4 marks | 2.0 tackles | 1.4 clearances | 4.7 rebound 50s<\/p>\n

>> Q&A: Cameron Fleeton<\/a>
\n>> Marquee Matchup: Fleeton vs. Callow<\/a><\/p>\n

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PRESEASON TESTING RESULTS:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Standing Vertical Jump: <\/strong>58cm
\nRunning Vertical Jump (R\/L): <\/strong>71cm\/62cm
\nSpeed (20m): <\/strong>3.08 seconds
\nAgility:\u00a0<\/strong>8.22 seconds
\nEndurance (Yo-yo):\u00a0<\/strong>20.6<\/p>\n

>> Full Testing Results:<\/strong>
\nJumps<\/a>
\n20m Sprint<\/a>
\nAgility<\/a>
\nYo-yo<\/a><\/p>\n

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2019 SCOUTING NOTES:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

NAB League Wildcard Round vs. Sandringham Dragons<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By:\u00a0Michael Alvaro<\/em><\/p>\n

Was quite possibly Geelong\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

NAB League Round 16 vs. Tasmania Devils<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By:\u00a0Michael Alvaro<\/em><\/p>\n

Another exciting Falcons bottom-ager, Fleeton played a massive role in what was arguably the contest of the day against Devils forward Jackson Callow<\/strong><\/a>. Despite conceding some size, Fleeton trimmed the difference with his leap and combativeness, following Callow\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

NAB League Round 14 vs. GWV Rebels<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By:\u00a0Michael Alvaro<\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Featured Image:\u00a0<\/strong>Cameron Fleeton flies for a mark | Credit: David Crosling\/Geelong Advertiser<\/p>\n

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>> 2020 AFL National Draft Combine List<\/a>
\n>> 2020 Vic Country U18s Squad Prediction<\/a><\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

>> August 2020 Power Rankings<\/a>
\n>> July 2020 Power Rankings<\/a>
\n>> September 2020 Power Rankings<\/a><\/p>\n

>> CATCH UP ON OUR DRAFT WATCH SERIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Allies:<\/strong>
\nTahj Abberley<\/a>
\nCharlie Byrne<\/a>
\nJackson Callow<\/a>
\nBlake Coleman<\/a>
\nBraeden Campbell<\/a>
\nAlex Davies<\/a>
\nOliver Davis<\/a>
\nErrol Gulden<\/a>
\nJoel Jeffrey<\/a>
\nMaurice Rioli Jnr<\/a>
\nPatrick Walker<\/a><\/p>\n

South Australia:<\/strong>
\nKaine Baldwin<\/a>
\nBailey Chamberlain<\/a>
\nBrayden Cook<\/a>
\nZac Dumesny<\/a>
\nCorey Durdin<\/a>
\nLuke Edwards<\/a>
\nLachlan Jones<\/a>
\nTariek Newchurch<\/a>
\nCaleb Poulter<\/a>
\nTom Powell<\/a>
\nTaj Schofield<\/a>
\nHenry Smith<\/a>
\nRiley Thilthorpe<\/a><\/p>\n

Vic Country:<\/strong>
\nSam Berry<\/a>
\nTanner Bruhn<\/a>
\nJack Ginnivan<\/a>
\nOliver Henry<\/a>
\nElijah Hollands<\/a>
\nZach Reid<\/a>
\nNick Stevens<\/a>
\nJamarra Ugle-Hagan<\/a><\/p>\n

Vic Metro:<\/strong>
\nJake Bowey<\/a>
\nJackson Cardillo<\/a>
\nNikolas Cox<\/a>
\nConnor Downie<\/a>
\nEddie Ford<\/a>
\nMax Heath<\/a>
\nBailey Laurie<\/a>
\nFinlay Macrae<\/a>
\nReef McInnes<\/a>
\nArchie Perkins<\/a>
\nWill Phillips<\/a><\/p>\n

Western Australia:<\/strong>
\nJack Carroll<\/a>
\nHeath Chapman<\/a>
\nDenver Grainger-Barras<\/a>
\nLogan McDonald<\/a>
\nNathan O\u2019Driscoll<\/a>
\nZane Trew<\/a>
\nBrandon Walker<\/a>
\nJoel Western<\/a>
\nIsiah Winder<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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