Cameron Rayner
Cameron Rayner | |||
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![]() Rayner in August 2018 | |||
Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 21 October 1999 | ||
Original team(s) | Western Jets (TAC Cup) Hillside (EDFL) | ||
Draft | No. 1, 2017 national draft | ||
Debut | Round 1, 2018, Brisbane Lions vs. St Kilda, at Etihad Stadium | ||
Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder / Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Brisbane Lions | ||
Number | 16 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2018– | Brisbane Lions | 55 (49) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 9, 2020. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Cameron Rayner (born 21 October 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by Brisbane with the first overall selection in the 2017 national draft.[1]
Career
2018 season
Rayner made his debut in the twenty-five point loss to St Kilda at Etihad Stadium in the opening round of the 2018 season, recording 8 disposals including his first AFL goal.[2] In round 4, on what was a horror day for the Lions, Rayner was a shining light for the Lions, recording a career-best 22 disposals and kicking his side's second of 2 goals for the day in a 93-point loss against reigning premiers Richmond at the MCG.[3] In the following round in the QClash against Gold Coast, Rayner had a chance to draw the match right on the full-time siren, but he pulled his kick wide to the left for a behind and the Lions were defeated by 5 points.
Rayner received the AFL Rising Star nomination for round 15 after kicking two goals and recording nineteen disposals in the Lions' win over Fremantle at Optus Stadium.[4] Rayner had a chance to win the game against North Melbourne in round 20 after being awarded a free kick on a slight angle 30m from goal, but he attempted a kick around the body and his shot went wide to the right for a behind. The Lions lost by 3 points.[5]
Early life
Rayner attended Taylors Lakes Secondary College and Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School prior to being drafted.
References
- ^ Australian Associated Press (24 November 2017). "AFL Draft: Brisbane Lions take midfielder Cameron Rayner with the number one pick". ABC Online. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ Australian Associated Press (26 March 2018). "Rayner a future AFL 'jet' for Lions: Hodge". SBS Online. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ Mallinder, Terry (21 April 2018). "Brisbane Lions' No.1 draft pick starting to find his feet". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ McGowan, Marc (2 July 2018). "No.1 pick likened to Dusty the latest Rising Star". BigPond. Australian Football League. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ^ Rugari, Vince (4 August 2018). "Cameron Rayner misses game-winning goal as Kangaroos hold on against Brisbane Lions". Nine's Wide World of Sports. wwos.com.au. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
External links
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- Cameron Rayner's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions
- Cameron Rayner's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Cameron Rayner at AustralianFootball.com