Cameron Stokes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cameron Stokes |
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Stokes with Hawthorn in 2008
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Cameron Stokes | ||
| Date of birth | 2 July 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Australia | ||
| Original team | Darwin | ||
| Draft | No. 54, 2008 rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2008, Hawthorn v. Melbourne, at Melbourne Cricket Ground |
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| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Cameron Stokes is a former Australian rules football player. He played for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Cameron joined the Hawks through the 2008 AFL rookie draft. He was chosen as pick number 54.
Cameron played his first AFL game in 2008. This was in the very first round of the season. He debuted alongside another player from the Northern Territory, Cyril Rioli. Before joining the AFL, Cameron played all his junior football for the Darwin Football Club. This was in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL). He was also a captain for the Northern Territory's state team for younger players.
Cameron's Family and Football
Cameron Stokes comes from a family with a strong history in Australian rules football. Many of his relatives are famous players. His father's cousin is Andrew McLeod, a well-known player. Other cousins, Greg, Gilbert, and Adrian McAdam, also played the sport.
Cameron's father, Steven, and his great-uncle, Don Stokes, both won the Nichols Medal. This award is given to the best and fairest player in the NTFL. His grandfather, Sam Stokes, and other family members also played for the Darwin Football Club. Cameron's uncle, Frank Stokes, played rugby league for the Manly Sea Eagles for many years.
Playing for Hawthorn
In 2008, Cameron played 9 games for Hawthorn. He even played in a big final game that year. However, he got a hamstring injury. This meant he could not play in the important preliminary final or the 2008 AFL Grand Final. Hawthorn went on to win the Grand Final that year.
In 2009, Cameron played 10 games. But he faced more injury problems. He had issues with his hamstring and shoulder. Later that year, he seriously injured his knee (ruptured his ACL) while playing for Box Hill. He spent most of 2010 recovering from this injury. Because of his injuries, he was removed from the team at the end of 2010.
