Cameron McInnes

[TruSaint]

To saddle such responsibility on one player is very risky. What if he becomes injured, unavailable due to rep duties or simply leaves for what ever reason.

A better option would be to bring Robson through and have a hooker/backrow rotation.

I said " he can play 80 ".
If he is relieved for 20 minutes a game thats great.

My point was that he is a leader, and when needed can play a full game. I stand by the fact that is pivotal in our success.

Hope he is our new Captain.

 

[Como Connection]

I said " he can play 80 ".
If he is relieved for 20 minutes a game thats great.

My point was that he is a leader, and when needed can play a full game. I stand by the fact that is pivotal in our success.

Hope he is our new Captain.

Spot on.
CC

 

[Overseas dragon]

Spot on.
CC

Yes it is a good idea MARY doesn't like it. . .....

 

[getsmarty]

DRAGONS


McInnes drawing on lessons from Inglis and Burgess in captaincy role
Author
Brad Walter NRL.com Senior Reporter
Timestamp
Wed 10 Apr 2019, 05:01 PM

Dragons captain Cameron McInnes is determined to ensure teammates show the same faith in the rookies called in to cover for the club’s injured stars that Greg Inglis and Sam Burgess had in him at South Sydney.

McInnes, who has taken over the captaincy in the absence of injured playmaker Gareth Widdop, debuted for the Rabbitohs in 2014 and he said the likes of Inglis, Burgess and Issac Luke had welcomed him into the team.

With Widdop (shoulder) and forward recruit Korbin Sims (broken arm) injured and NSW Origin lock Jack de Belin stood down under the NRL’s "no-fault stand down" policy, the Dragons' depth is being severely tested.

Test forward Tyson Frizell missed two matches with a testicular injury, while second-rower Jacob Host is in doubt for Sunday’s match against Canterbury due to an ankle injury.

If Host is ruled out, prop Josh Kerr is expected to be called onto the bench for his second NRL match after an 18-minute debut against Souths in Round 2.

"We are a very positive playing group," McInnes said after helping to launch the club’s "Be The Best You Can Be" stage 3 and 4 curriculum-based primary school resource on Wednesday.



Norman wins it in golden-point again

"We have lost a couple of key players but we are a fighting team and there are a couple of guys who have got opportunities for us.

"Whoever steps in will do a job for us because that is the culture we have created here. We work hard for each other and we all have faith in anyone who comes into our squad.

"With Blake Lawrie, everyone backed him to do the job in the starting position and he is doing a great job at No.13. With Josh Kerr, everyone had his back and we were rapt for him."

McInnes said his role as captain was to make sure that only did the rookies feel the other players had confidence in them to do the job but also believed they belonged at NRL level.

"That’s a big thing and when I was a young guy coming through at Souths I was lucky to have guys like Sam Burgess, Greg Inglis and Issac Luke, as well, who made me feel like I was ready for it," McInnes said.

"They all made me feel that I was worthy and that I wasn’t just there because of an injury, I was there because I was the man to do the job.

"As a young guy, when you feel that from guys who have done it already it just gives you that lift because you have got guys who have got that experience and know what they are talking about showing belief in you."

While McInnes is captain, he shares the leadership duties with James Graham and Frizell, who returned in last weekend’s 19-18 defeat of Newcastle.

It was St George Illawarra’s second golden-point win in as many weeks and five-eighth Corey Norman kicked the extra-time field goal on both occasions.

"You can’t replace Gareth Widdop but having Corey in the side makes a huge difference. He is just so calm and relaxed on the field," McInnes said. "Matt Dufty got an opportunity and I thought he played really, really well.



More than one player needed to kick game-winning field goals

"We will get Gareth back at some stage and when we do we want to be in the best position we can."

McInnes is also hoping to be an inspiration for primary school students after speaking to a class at Hayes Park Public School about goal setting as part of St George Illawarra’s “The Best You Can Be” program.

Other themes addressed by club mates Euan Aitken, Kezie Apps, Tim Lafai, Zac Lomax, and Jess Sergis included body image, resilience, respect, goal setting, cyber safety, hydration and nutrition, sleep, friendship and being active.


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/201...ns-from-inglis-and-burgess-in-captaincy-role/

 

[getsmarty]

Dragons 2019: McInnes at home in captaincy role

• 
  Mitch Jennings

Local Sport

STEPPING UP: Cameron McInnes is embracing the captaincy this season. Picture: Adam McLean


HE insists he's merely keeping it warm but Dragons workhorse Cameron McInnes is proving a natural in the captaincy of the joint-venture this season.

McInnes first had the c next to his name last season as Gareth Widdop battled injury and has taken the job on long-term in 2019 with his regular skipper sidelined by shoulder surgery.

It's a role he's currently sharing with veteran prop James Graham but, at just 25, McInnes shapes as the long-term successor when Widdop departs at season's end.

It's an indicator of how important he's become to the club that took a punt on turning him from bench understudy to 80-minute ironman.

"I definitely enjoy the role and it's a big honour but, in terms of things changing, not much has," McInnes said.

"The only thing is the toss before the game and dealing with the refs a bit more during the game.

"We have a lot of great leaders in the team and guys who've played high level footy with Tyson Frizell, James Graham, Ben Hunt and those sort of guys.

"In terms of talking on the field I don't have to say too much, I just try and play footy each week with as much energy as I can. That's how I'm trying to lead.

"I know I'm just warming the spot until we get our skipper back in Gaz. We're just trying to win as many games as we can so when he comes back we can put him in a good position."

The personal growth is why he had no hesitation in penning a contract extension with the club prior to last season, keeping him in Wollongong until the end of 2021.

The decision has been made easier by the unwavering faith of coach Paul McGregor, who dubbed McInnes the best hooker in NSW prior to season kickoff.

McGregor was also quick to scupper suggestions that Corey Norman's arrival could see Ben Hunt shifted to the hooking role at the expense of McInnes.

It's something McInnes is determined to repay as his career at the club rolls on.

"It's everything as a player to have the coach think so highly of you," he said.

"When I came from Souths I was still only young but the Dragons, and particularly Mary, took a big chance on me because I was really unproven. They gave me the opportunity to be the No. 9 and have really helped me grow.

"I think every year at the Dragons I've improved and that's solely due to the faith they've given me to work through things and make some mistakes. Not every young player gets that.

"It's all about winning now and that's the reality of the job we do but I've been able to grow and develop with a cub that really believes in me.

"I feel really fortunate and lucky that's why I want to do anything I can for the club on and off field."

While he still refers to himself as a stand-in skipper, he's setting a high bar for his side, running a critical eye over last week's gritty loss to the Roosters on Anzac Day.

"We expect to compete against every single team for the full 80 and be in the game," he said.

"The way we started the game and the mentality we had just wasn't good enough, whoever we were playing against, let alone one of the competition leaders.

"It was a big occasion and we just weren't on for that whole first 40 minutes. Going forward every week we need to make sure we're switched on right from the start."



https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/6105261/mcinnes-at-home-in-captaincy-role/?cs=302

 

[Smurf]

Yesterday showed how good Cam really is
He has tremendous line speed

Losing him ( and Jack ) leaves a massive hole in line speed

We are back ( or below ) the Price era

 

[Slippery Morris]

Yesterday confirmed that keeping McInness ahead of Reece Robson was definitely the best option. I know Reece is young, but if the kid wants to play regular first grade at the risk of losing McInness then top choice as I would have McInness over him any day.

Yesterday was the time for him to really make a stand but he failed. Keen to see how Reece goes at the Cows under Paul Green.

 

[Dennis Papaioannou]

DRAGONS


McInnes drawing on lessons from Inglis and Burgess in captaincy role
Author
Brad Walter NRL.com Senior Reporter
Timestamp
Wed 10 Apr 2019, 05:01 PM

Dragons captain Cameron McInnes is determined to ensure teammates show the same faith in the rookies called in to cover for the club’s injured stars that Greg Inglis and Sam Burgess had in him at South Sydney.

McInnes, who has taken over the captaincy in the absence of injured playmaker Gareth Widdop, debuted for the Rabbitohs in 2014 and he said the likes of Inglis, Burgess and Issac Luke had welcomed him into the team.

With Widdop (shoulder) and forward recruit Korbin Sims (broken arm) injured and NSW Origin lock Jack de Belin stood down under the NRL’s "no-fault stand down" policy, the Dragons' depth is being severely tested.

Test forward Tyson Frizell missed two matches with a testicular injury, while second-rower Jacob Host is in doubt for Sunday’s match against Canterbury due to an ankle injury.

If Host is ruled out, prop Josh Kerr is expected to be called onto the bench for his second NRL match after an 18-minute debut against Souths in Round 2.

"We are a very positive playing group," McInnes said after helping to launch the club’s "Be The Best You Can Be" stage 3 and 4 curriculum-based primary school resource on Wednesday.



Norman wins it in golden-point again

"We have lost a couple of key players but we are a fighting team and there are a couple of guys who have got opportunities for us.

"Whoever steps in will do a job for us because that is the culture we have created here. We work hard for each other and we all have faith in anyone who comes into our squad.

"With Blake Lawrie, everyone backed him to do the job in the starting position and he is doing a great job at No.13. With Josh Kerr, everyone had his back and we were rapt for him."

McInnes said his role as captain was to make sure that only did the rookies feel the other players had confidence in them to do the job but also believed they belonged at NRL level.

"That’s a big thing and when I was a young guy coming through at Souths I was lucky to have guys like Sam Burgess, Greg Inglis and Issac Luke, as well, who made me feel like I was ready for it," McInnes said.

"They all made me feel that I was worthy and that I wasn’t just there because of an injury, I was there because I was the man to do the job.

"As a young guy, when you feel that from guys who have done it already it just gives you that lift because you have got guys who have got that experience and know what they are talking about showing belief in you."

While McInnes is captain, he shares the leadership duties with James Graham and Frizell, who returned in last weekend’s 19-18 defeat of Newcastle.

It was St George Illawarra’s second golden-point win in as many weeks and five-eighth Corey Norman kicked the extra-time field goal on both occasions.

"You can’t replace Gareth Widdop but having Corey in the side makes a huge difference. He is just so calm and relaxed on the field," McInnes said. "Matt Dufty got an opportunity and I thought he played really, really well.



More than one player needed to kick game-winning field goals

"We will get Gareth back at some stage and when we do we want to be in the best position we can."

McInnes is also hoping to be an inspiration for primary school students after speaking to a class at Hayes Park Public School about goal setting as part of St George Illawarra’s “The Best You Can Be” program.

Other themes addressed by club mates Euan Aitken, Kezie Apps, Tim Lafai, Zac Lomax, and Jess Sergis included body image, resilience, respect, goal setting, cyber safety, hydration and nutrition, sleep, friendship and being active.


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/201...ns-from-inglis-and-burgess-in-captaincy-role/

Sorry Cam
You are a gutsy wholehearted player but you do not have a grasp of reality.
"We are a fighting team".
Hand on heart, it just ain't true.

 

[Walpole]

Sorry Cam
You are a gutsy wholehearted player but you do not have a grasp of reality.
"We are a fighting team".
Hand on heart, it just ain't true.

Yep, McInnes has plenty of fight himself but after about 20 minutes the rest of the team lost interest. There's no heart or care shown by the majority of players - obviously the board thinks this is what a first grade team looks like.

 

[Dragonslayer]

Robson playing like his already in Nth Qld.