Giant leap for Cameron

JEREMY Cameron won’t be rushing into a decision on his future but is adamant his elevation to the Giants’ leadership group can take his game to the next level.

The 2019 Coleman medallist joins Toby Greene and Lachie Whitfield assisting captain Stephen Coniglio this year.

“It’s something I’ve been building to for a little while,” said the forward, whose contract expires at the end of this coming season.

“It’s a really good opportunity for me and hopefully it can take my footy to another level again,” Cameron said of his promotion. “Some guys are really good leaders straight away and some guys take some time. I think that’s definitely been my case. I’ve been working on it behind the scenes a little bit myself and out there on game day I really enjoy trying to set up the guys [forwards] and make sure we’re all in the right spots.”

Although Cameron is out of contract at the end of the season, he says the issue won’t become a huge distraction.

“It’s an honour to be in the leadership group and have the guys vote you in. It’s a privilege,” he said.

“Definitely pretty happy with the way things are going. Definitely no timeline [on contract resolution]. Some people get it done really quick, some don’t. Things are ticking away nicely, speaking to the right people and it’s all looking positive. It’s definitely not a decision I want to run into and make straight away. You’re entitled to take your time and I’ll be doing that.

“At the same time I want to make sure I can do my job on the track week in week out and play the best footy I can.”

Cameron, who says the whole group is hungry to kick on this year, is delighted that

Greene is also a member of the leadership group.

“He’s a really well-loved player in this group,” he said.

“Everyone jumps on his back. He led the team when everyone was down and out. All our leaders were out and Toby stepped up. He’s a leader in his own right anyway. It’s an easy step up for him and his football is going to go to another level.”