Our Season Summary looks back at how each GIANTS player fared during the 2015 AFL season.
Name: Cam McCarthy
Number: 25
2015 Games: 20 AFL, 2 NEAFL
AFL Fantasy Average: 50
Awards: GIANTS Rising Star 2015, NAB AFL Rising Star nomination.
Background: Cam McCarthy was selected with pick 14 in the 2013 NAB AFL Draft. He made his debut against the Western Bulldogs in Round 23, 2014.
Best Game: AFL Round 4 v Gold Coast - 18 touches, 5 goals, 6 marks, 3 inside-50s.
Summary: What a year it’s been for Cam “Sunshine” McCarthy who exploded onto the AFL scene with a breakout season. The mobile forward kicked 35 goals in 20 games and cemented himself as a key target. McCarthy had an exceptional first half of the season, averaging nearly three goals a game before the mid-way point. He was also considered one of the favourites for the NAB AFL Rising Star Award. McCarthy tired in the second half of the season and needed a break from senior football. He spent two matches in the NEAFL before being recalled for the final five matches.
Pat On The Back: McCarthy is only the second GIANT in history to kick more than 30 goals in a season (along with Jeremy Cameron).
What They Said: "It's been a bit of a surprise. I wasn't looking to play too many footy games this year in the ones; I was just looking to have a solid year in the twos," - Cam McCarthy.
Look Ahead: Cam McCarthy is contracted until at least the end of 2017 and is a required player according to coach Leon Cameron. McCarthy will look to improve his engine over of the off-season to run out games better and maintain fitness throughout the year.
