Cameron Rayner

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]

Cameron Rayner
Rayner in August 2018
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-10-21) 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 62 (56)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Week 1 of finals, 2020.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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]

2020 season

On November 5 2020, Rayner signed a three year extension with Brisbane, contracting him until the end of 2023.[6]

Early life

Rayner attended Taylors Lakes Secondary College and Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School prior to being drafted.

References
  1. 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.
  2. Australian Associated Press (26 March 2018). "Rayner a future AFL 'jet' for Lions: Hodge". SBS Online. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  3. Mallinder, Terry (21 April 2018). "Brisbane Lions' No.1 draft pick starting to find his feet". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  4. McGowan, Marc (2 July 2018). "No.1 pick likened to Dusty the latest Rising Star". BigPond. Australian Football League. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  5. 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.
  6. "Cam Rayner: I am Lion". lions.com.au. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2020.


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