Mackenzie posted 69 in a 39-point loss to Melbourne — 17 above his 52 BE despite Hawthorn being demolished, which makes it a cleaner score than it looks on paper. That is four consecutive above-BE rounds and the match rating was strong (23 disposals, 4 clearances). Cash gen is still marginally negative but stabilising. At $352k with a 63.5 avg he is not inspiring but he is no longer costing you. Hold — four rounds of above-BE consistency is a foundation, not a trigger to move.
Cameron Mackenzie
Cameron Mackenzie
MIDJames Jordon
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Should I trade Cameron Mackenzie?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Recent intel
Cameron Mackenzie rated 8.5/10 in Hawthorn R10 review (23 disposals, 4 clearances, 4 inside 50s). Review notes he is consistently building across weeks, with improved explosiveness around stoppage and clearance work. Considered a genuine positive sign.
Cameron Mackenzie rated 8.2/10 in Hawthorn's loss to Fremantle: 20 disposals at 85%, 4 score involvements, 2 inside 50s. First half was one of his better halves for the season. A comment in the thread (score 2) defends Mackenzie as having been elite in most games in 2026 bar Port and Fremantle.
Cameron Mackenzie returned to Hawthorn R5 vs Western Bulldogs after a minor injury. Review rated him 6.6/10 citing poor disposal efficiency (41%) but notes he is coming off injury so it is not overly concerning.
What people are asking about Cameron Mackenzie
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