Cameron SHENTON

2016 Digest:   Has done summer work with the forward group after playing most of his senior footy as a defender. Impresses coaches as a dedicated trainer who gives himself every chance to succeed.

2016 NAB Cup:   Saints like his desperation and have tried to make him a forward. Yet to prove the point.

2016 Season

Played for : St Kilda

1		Played in VFL trial against Box Hill Hawks.
2		Played in VFL trial against Williamstown.
3	VFL	Helped steady the Zebs across half back. Needs to find a consistent role now.	–
4	VFL.	Bye.	–
5	VFL	Did his bit in VFL win over Footscray with 23 possessions at good efficiency.	–
6	VFL	Battled away. Did some handy things in the win.	–
7	VFL	Benefitted from some fine play up the field to end with three goals.	–
8	VFL	Worked hard in the front half and was rewarded with three goals.	–
9	VFL	Werribee did a solid job of keeping him contained in attack.	–
10	VFL	Bye.	–
11	VFL	Good game with 21 possessions, three rebounds and two inside-50s.	–
12	VFL	Not his best outing but still battled hard when ball was in his area.	–
13	VFL	Bye.	–
14	VFL	Steady with 17 possessions, but his three goals were vital.	–
15	VFL	Ran hard both ways and set up several of Zebras’ goals.	–
16	VFL	Sandringham’s most prolific forward with 3.3.	–
17		Senior emergency.
18	VFL	Kicked two goals, including a Goal of the Year contender and worker hard.	–
19	VFL	Eight marks and six inside-50s, but sprayed shots for goal to end with 1.4.	–
20	VFL	Made the most of his chances in attack with six goals from 10 touches.	–
21	VFL	Keeps kicking goals adding another bag of four. Worth one more chance at AFL level?	–
22	VFL	Dangerous again in attack with three goals. Missed a few gettable ones too.	–
23	VFL	Again the most dangerous forward for the Zebras with three goals.	–

2015 Season

Played for : St Kilda

1	GWS	Picked up Palmer and started well.	5
2	GCS	Possibly his best game, and excellent in opening half hour in defence.	6
3	Coll	Toiled hard in his defensive role.	4
4	Carl	Lively start bobbing up in attack then faded.	5
5		Senior emergency.
6	VFL	OK down back but Casey’s poor ball use helped him out.	–
7	Adel	Started as the sub and was good once introduced in the first term.	5
8	WCE	Had his hands full with Hill and conceded frees.	3
9	Bris	No question on his commitment as he give everything down back. But delivery!	4
10	Haw	Tried hard but outgunned by Gunston.	4
11	Melb	Matched on Pedersen initially and neither had an impact.	4
13	VFL	Used in attack and was a handy contributor with two goals.	–
14	VFL	Kicked a goal and had 14 touches but not at his best.	–
15		Ill.
16	VFL	Returned to defence and was fair.	–
17	VFL	Solid enough without being a standout.	–
18	VFL	Bye.	–
19	VFL	Influential perfomer with two goals and 28 possessions.	–
20	VFL	Good two-way game in defence and pressing forward.	–
21	Geel	Outclassed by ageing Johnson and ended up on forward line in final term.	2
22	VFL	Chimed in with a goal and was handy at times.	–
23	VFL	OK at times with 20 touches.	–

2014 Season

Played for : St Kilda

1	PM	Used up forward and had a solid game.	–
2	PM	Killed them down back. Great rebounding.	–
3	VFL	One of the Zebras best with 24 touches and a goal.	–
4	VFL	Did well defensively and chipped in with two goals.	–
5	VFL	Solid effort again. Handy player at this level.	–
6	VFL	One of the best again for the Zebras in win over Casey.	–
7	VFL	Continued his consistent form with 20 touches.	–
8	Carl	Picked up Robinson early. Had no real impact.	3
9	GCS	Ran well off half-back and had his best game so far.	6
11	Coll	Often the spare in defence and had his best game so far.	7
12	Port	Had a few different roles and form again encouraging.	5
13	Geel	Showed some spirit and was willing to run from half back.	5
14	WCE	Testing job on LeCras and did some good things. Helped by Eagle inaccuracy.	5
15	Rich	Taking on role of spare in defence or minding small forwards. Nice goal.	6
16	Carl	Worked hard and showed willingness to run through the lines.	5
17	NM	Surprise that he was sub. Came on and handy in final term.	2
18	Frem	Late inclusion as sub and straight into it when Dempster down. OK.	4
19		Senior emergency.
20	VFL	OK without being a star. 21 touches and 0.2.	–
21	Syd	Sub came on and git involved. Worth a spot in starting 21.	2
22	Rich	Matched on Petterd. Spirited effort but not big stats.	4
23	Adel	Didn’t have a major say in the match.	3
QF	VFL	Struggled to get into the game – just 12 touches.	–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : St Kilda

1	PM	One of the more impressive Saints-listed players.	–
2		Vanilla-type performance for the Zebras.
3	VFL	Reasonable effort across half back.	–
4	VFL	Played at half back and had his moments.	–
5	VFL	Kicked three goals at half forward to be among Zebras best.	–
6	VFL	Kicked a goal and played his bit when required.	–
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	VFL	Chipped in with three goals and presented strongly.	–
9	VFL	Bye.	–
10	VFL	Played at half forward again and wasn’t able to get into the game.	–
11	VFL	Fair but didn’t have the impact the Zebras needed to push Essendon.	–
12	VFL	Kicked a goal and played his role across half forward.	–
13	VFL	Didn’t have the impact required in big loss to the Dolphins.	–
14	VFL	Had 15 touches and tackled hard across half forward.	–
15	VFL	Bye.	–
16	VFL	Played as a defensive forward and tackled, harassed well.	–
17	VFL	Very good display with 28 possessions and two goals.	–
18	VFL	Impressed in return to defence with 28 touches.	–
19	VFL	Matched up on Crameri and did a fine job. 32 possessions too.	–
20	VFL	Continued his good recent form with 23 disposals in defence.	–
21		Senior emergency.
22	GCS	First game defender showed dash early. Subbed off injured in third term.	2
23		–
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : St Kilda

1	VFL	Booted two goals and moved well.	–
2	VFL	Only the one goal but was ineffective.	–
4	VFL	Failing to have the same impact he did in the SANFL.	–
5	VFL	Quiet game again. Finding the VFL a tough ask at present.	–
7	VFL	No impact forward but was OK down back.	–
8	VFL	Continues to find the going tough as this level.	–
13	VFL	Started well but faded a bit. Had 11 possessions and 2.3.	–
14	VFL	Really were not good enough	–
16	VFL	Played at both ends and did OK.	–
17	VFL	Not major factor.	–
19	VFL	Enjoying a decent run of form. Good effort again.	–
20	VFL	Did a great job shadowing Krakouer.	–
21	VFL	Opposed to Hooper and had his hands full.	–
22	VFL	Played down back and was influential in the first half.	–
23	VFL	One of the Zebras best in defence. Has found his home.	–