Player Watch #44: Cameron Zurhaar - has re-signed until the end of 2029 - finishes 6th in the 24' SBM

[The Nostradamus]

 

[TheKanga]

Would be gutted if he left.
Absolutely one of our most exciting players.

 

[Sillygit]

So, like, 5 years? More?

How many years til he becomes a UFA? If we can get him on for more than that it would be a big win.

 

[Roosurgence]

I think there was a little bit of **** you in that performance. If the reports are true about him wanting out if Noble stayed, then I think he had a bit of a point to prove.

He was very excited by that first goal of the day which gave me the impression he was intent on putting on a show. A bit of a up yours!

 

[giantroo]

Yes, Zur! Six-goal Roo buoyant about future​

Marc McGowan2 min readJuly 18, 2022 - 11:20AMNCA NewsWire0 comments



North Melbourne’s six-goal hero Cameron Zurhaar

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Cameron Zurhaar

Age

26

Ht

190cm

Wt

91kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.2

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

4.6

3star

M

3.1

3star

T

2.9

4star

G

1.1

4star

D

9.7

2star

K

5.9

2star

HB

3.9

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.6

4star

G

1.1

5star

D

10.2

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.2

3star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.8

4star

says Saturday’s chaotic victory over Richmond is overdue reward for the “tough slog” the Kangaroos have endured.

Zurhaar racked up five goals to half-time off as many disposals – three of them snaps – then gleefully accepted ruckman Todd Goldstein

17

Todd Goldstein

Age

36

Ht

201cm

Wt

101kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.2

3star

K

5.7

2star

HB

7.5

5star

CL

3.1

5star

HO

32.5

5star

D

16.7

4star

K

9.3

4star

HB

7.4

4star

CL

7.0

5star

HO

32.9

5star

D

5.2

2star

K

2.6

1star

HB

2.6

3star

HO

10.0

5star

’s match-winning tap inside the last three minutes to give North the lead for good.

The 24-year-old forward enforcer knew it was his day when his fourth shot at goal bounced perfectly from the left goalpost in for another six points.

Zurhaar twice kicked five majors in a game in the 2019 season but this was a career-best effort and came at the end of a hellish week where the Roos sacked coach David Noble after five wins in 38 matches.

There was still plenty of barely believable drama and chances for both sides after Zurhaar’s goal but it ended up being the difference in North Melbourne’s four-point victory.

President Sonja Hood was among the well-wishers who embraced in the Kangaroos’ euphoric rooms afterwards.

“I’ve never really done it before,” Zurhaar told News Corp.

“You could say it was the game-winner but it’s a great feeling. I carried on a bit but I carry on a bit with all my goals. I was just so happy to get the win – it means the world.

“We’ve worked so hard this year and things weren’t going our way but we needed that win. It was a big reward for effort.

“It’s been a difficult year but the spirit of the boys has been unbelievable and everyone’s still up and about every single training session. To get that win is just incredible.”

The triumph was just North Melbourne’s second this season and ended a 14-game losing skid, moving them within three percentage points of second-from-bottom West Coast.

The Roos’ remaining opponents are Hawthorn, Essendon, Sydney, Adelaide and Gold Coast.

Zurhaar, who is out of contract this year and parked negotiations in May until the end of the season, remains tight-lipped about his playing future but speaks like someone who plans to be around for a while.

He raved about Paul Curtis’ “unbelievable” three-goal game against the Tigers, No.1 pick Jason Horne-Francis’ return to the senior side, Aiden Bonar

16

Aiden Bonar

Age

25

Ht

188cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.0

3star

K

4.8

2star

HB

5.3

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

3.8

5star

MG

101.0

2star

D

9.5

2star

K

4.0

1star

HB

5.5

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

3.5

4star

MG

101.0

2star

D

10.8

3star

K

5.2

2star

HB

5.6

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

4.2

5star

’s performance down back and “electric” small forward Phoenix Spicer.

Flynn Perez also kept Richmond’s in-form Mr-Fix-It Liam Baker

7

Liam Baker

Age

27

Ht

173cm

Wt

72kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.7

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

7.9

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

2.6

4star

MG

222.2

3star

D

14.6

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

7.9

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.8

3star

MG

191.9

3star

D

14.4

4star

K

6.2

3star

HB

8.2

5star

M

1.6

2star

T

1.8

4star

MG

224.2

4star

to only eight touches in 75 minutes opposed to one another.

“We’ve got some extremely exciting talents and I’m excited to see where they go,” Zurhaar said.

“I believe a lot in the young boys and we’ve got some serious talent but, unfortunately, we just don’t have the top-end talent and a bit of maturity, but I’m sure in the next two years we will be competing with the top sides.”

 

[The Filth Wizard]

Gee we'd really be ballsing it up if he doesn't re-sign after all that.

 

[3051]

25 goals in the last 11 games, if he can get over his poor starts to the season, he will be a 40-50 goal/season forward. Would hurt to lose him as he is just entering his prime.

 

[andana]

At half time our Doctor asked Cam if he was ok.
Cam said I kicked five goals, must be ok.

 

[giantroo]

 

[CURVE]

Sounds like someone who is committed to the club and wants to be a part of its future.

I think Souva would be heartbroken if he left.

 

[benbanjo]

Sounds like someone who is committed to the club and wants to be a part of its future.

I think Souva would be heartbroken if he left.

Cant lose players like Cam, he came off the rookie list, busted his ass and performs 9/10 whenever he is given decent supply.
Hs all the tools too, our main issue over the years has been having limited players lacking, skills, speed, contested ability, game IQ etc... he lacks none of these.

 

[Makeshift Park]

“I’m sure in the next two years we will be competing with the top sides.”

Meanwhile, in Cam's manager's office...

[whispers in gritted teeth] "I thought we were playing hard to get!"

 

[benbanjo]

Meanwhile, in Cam's manager's office...

[whispers in gritted teeth] "I thought we were playing hard to get!"

Cam marches to the beat of his own, will likely give the middle finger before being told what to do by some pencil pusher.

 

[King Corey]

I can't believe trades are even discussed about this guy.

You want a matchwinner with pizzazz? Want to steal him with a rookie pick?

This is the guy. Pay him what he wants. Didn't we learn with Ben Brown you don't jack around proven matchwinners?

I repeat.

 

[benbanjo]

I repeat.

I would be more concerned losing CZ than Brown to be honest.

 

[sutcliffe's hotel]

 

[leighlee13]

 

[Val Keating]

Cam got the 10 coaches votes

 

[giantroo]

 

[sruss]

Gun, but weird AF kicking style

 

[Friday Night Lights]

2 in a row? Our list is worse than I thought.

 

[giantroo]

 

[travelli]

post season is not good. When they wait that long, they usually have something already organised.

 

[footy2016]

Never ideal having good players out of contract post season. However, this is hardly news. North had lost 14 straight and don’t have a coach, would be inept of zurhaar to sign or for North to begin negotiations without knowing who the next coach is.

 

[amaz199]

Not fussed he has put contract talks on hold til the end of season.


He would be looking for maximum value knowing that he is approaching fantastic form on the edge of his prime.