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PLAYERS / CAMERON ZURHAAR
Updated 17 May 2026

Cameron Zurhaar

#108/166⚡ Cap option·Bye Rd 12
FWD
Price $371kBE 54Owned —Bye Rd 12Avg 51.0
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
◉ WATCH

Zurhaar posted 51 in a 68-point demolition at Adelaide Oval — below his 54 BE and a stark contrast to the 98 in a competitive game last round that earned the R9 buy call. Adelaide Oval in a 68-point loss is the worst possible context for a half-back; the intercepting game simply does not fire when you are defending all night. Cash gen remains positive at +$948/wk, which softens the blow. The half-back role is still real — one disaster at Adelaide does not reverse R6 and R9. Watch — hold if you bought at the R9 call, but do not rush new money in until he bounces back in better conditions.

Signals0/3 · No alignment
Form
Declining
Trajectory
Flat
Consistency
Volatile
Recent formSeason avg 51
51
98▲
69▲
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (FWD), ±$200k price band

Cameron Zurhaar

FWD

Ben Ainsworth

FWD
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Form
R5
56
R6
140
R7
61
R8
69
R9
98
R10
51
R5
68
R6
64
R7
38
R8
109
R9
87
R10
73
Pricing
Price$371k
Price$370k
Breakeven54
Breakeven54

Decision

Should I trade Cameron Zurhaar?

Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.

Intel feed

Recent intel

Role Change· T3

Community post querying whether Cameron Zurhaar will play as half-back this week, suggesting a possible positional change from his usual role is being discussed in the fanbase ahead of R7.

u/MedicalBass3605 on r/NorthMelbourneFC (post, 7 comments)
Role Change· T3

Cameron Zurhaar took McKercher's defensive role last week and scored 140, with speculation the role may continue following North's convincing win. The Trading Post calls it the biggest potential trap or miss of the season at 315k.

u/MedicalMinority on r/AFLSupercoach (post)
Community Intel· T3

SC community discussing whether to take a punt on Cameron Zurhaar as a speculative trade given uncertainty around Clarko (North Melbourne coaching decisions). Community sees potential for a massive upside play if Zurhaar gets elevated role.

u/crabsy92 on r/AFLSupercoach (post)
Role Change· T3

Community questioning whether Cameron Zurhaar is a genuine FWD option under Clarko or just positional magnet-throwing. Role uncertainty flagged — scoring sustainability doubted.

u/PracticalHorse2623 on r/AFLSupercoach (post)
Role Change· T3

Zurhaar moved to half-back in R6 vs Richmond and impressed: 23 disposals, 11 marks, 644 metres gained, 6 intercepts. Community surprised by the role shift but largely positive, with multiple BOG votes. Long-term feasibility questioned given Parker/LMac competition.

u/ApeJesus9112001 (post) + u/DaPatsquatch (14pt comment), multiple BOG lists in 8b5f5851
Community Intel· T3

Cameron Zurhaar (NMFC) on borrowed time according to community. Described as shanking kicks and not justifying AFL selection. Cross-cluster: both Dovaston VFL post and R6 squad thread flag him as the likely drop.

u/Crazy-Chef4557 (comment, score 18) on r/NorthMelbourneFC R6 squad
Community Intel· T3

Cameron Zurhaar criticised for poor R5 form in the forward line: multiple comments calling for him to be dropped to the VFL. 550m gained but described as useless in forward half in earlier rounds.

u/plateau- (3pt comment), u/Bloodflowisking, u/Past_Construction421
Community Questions

What people are asking about Cameron Zurhaar

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  • Is North Melbourne genuinely improving as a football club after their narrow Round 9 loss to Sydney?
    UnknownTop: Yes, genuine improvement — different team to last year (55%)
    79
  • Which players are the best upgrade and downgrade targets heading into Round 7?
    UnknownTop: Anderson and Tsatas are the mid downgrade targets (45%)
    24
  • Which players are most likely to receive a new DPP at the next SuperCoach update cycle?
    UnknownTop: Murdock and threshold candidates most likely (55%)
    13