Hawthorn has welcomed mobile forward Cameron Nairn to the Hawthorn family by selecting him at Pick 20 in the Telstra AFL Draft.
The 18-year-old burst onto the scene by producing one of the best games of the National Championships, booting seven goals in a standout individual performance in South Australia’s win over Western Australia at Alberton Oval.
He has an elite work rate presenting as a marking forward, which is complemented by his natural leap, strong hands overhead, accurate kick for goal and good footy nous.
Nairn regularly hit the scoreboard at club under 18s level, kicking 22 goals in 13 games for Central District.
He also averaged 20.5 disposals as he pushed up onto the wing, highlighting his versatility.
Nairn’s impressive 6:13 for the 2km time trial was ranked fourth at the national Draft Combine and provided a good indicator of his willingness to compete against the best.
State: South Australia
State League Club: Central District
Community Club: Willaston
Date of Birth: 15/10/2007
Height: 188cm
Position: Forward/ wing
