Cameron Mackenzie (footballer)

Cameron Mackenzie
Mackenzie playing for Box Hill in 2023
Personal information
Full name	Cameron Mackenzie
Date of birth	(2004-01-21) 21 January 2004 (age 20)
Original team(s)	Sandringham Dragons (NAB League)/Brighton Grammar (APS)/Beaumaris
Draft	No. 7, 2022 AFL draft, Hawthorn
Debut	Round 1, 2023, Hawthorn vs. Essendon, at MCG
Height	188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	83 kg (183 lb)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Hawthorn
Number	28
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2023–	Hawthorn	31 (11)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 18, 2024.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Cameron Mackenzie (born 21 January 2004) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Hawthorn in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early career

Born in London to a South African father and a Canadian mother, his parents were open to experiencing life in different places around the world.^[1] His family moved to Australia when he was one. When he was twelve the family spent a year in the south of France.^[2] He learned to speak French fluently and when he returned to Australia he acquired the nickname Frenchie. Cameron's father was born in South Africa, meaning Mackenzie was eligible to join the St Kilda Next Generation Academy. However, a change to draft rules meant that St Kilda could not match a bid before pick 40. ^[3]

AFL career

He was the seventh selection in the 2022 AFL draft by Hawthorn.^[4] He has been described as a reliable and well-rounded player with a measured temperament.^[5]

Mackenzie made his debut against Essendon at the MCG in the opening round of the 2023 AFL season.^[6]

Statistics

Updated as of the end of round 18, 2024.^[7]

Legend

G	Goals	K	Kicks	D	Disposals	T	Tackles
B	Behinds	H	Handballs	M	Marks

Season	Team	No.	Games	Totals							Averages (per game)							Votes
				G	B	K	H	D	M	T	G	B	K	H	D	M	T
2023	Hawthorn	28	14	3	6	86	100	186	26	37	0.2	0.4	6.1	7.1	13.3	1.9	2.6	0
2024	Hawthorn	28	17	8	5	136	107	243	39	40	0.5	0.3	8.0	6.3	14.3	2.3	2.4
Career			31	11	11	222	207	429	65	77	0.4	0.4	7.2	6.7	13.8	2.1	2.5	0

References

1. After a nervous wait, Hawks fan Mackenzie is ready to answer the call By Josh Gabelich for afl.com.au 29 November 2022
2. https://www.afl.com.au/news/817284/the-long-way-round-top-10-fancys-journey-to-the-draft
3. https://www.nmfc.com.au/news/1250667/kevin-sheehan-reveals-his-top-40-prospects-in-the-2022-nab-afl-draft
4. Cotton, Ben (29 November 2022). "'Any chance you could answer my calls?' Mitchell's cheeky clip to draftee Cameron Mackenzie". Fox Footy. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
5. Waterworth, Ben (22 November 2022). "Why St Kilda could still pounce on balanced AFL draft academy prospect despite top 40 rule barrier". Fox Sports. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
6. https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1282378/mackenzie-to-debut-in-season-opener
7. "Cam Mackenzie's Stats". AFL Tables. Retrieved 20 May 2023.