Toby Greene, the recent recruit to Geelong Football Club, has expressed confidence in his new teammate Jeremy Cameron’s ability to return to top form after a challenging 2026 season. Cameron, who joined Geelong alongside Greene, has been hampered by several injuries, including nerve issues in an arm broken during last year’s grand final, as well as AC joint and shoulder dislocations, which affected his performance in the finals series.
Greene, who played alongside Cameron at the Greater Western Sydney Giants, emphasized Cameron’s proven track record, noting the forward’s dominance in the 2025 season when he secured the Coleman Medal with nearly 90 goals. “He was the best forward in the competition and almost the best player overall,” Greene said at the Ladbrokes Cox Plate media launch. Greene added that Cameron has undergone surgery to address his injuries and expects the player to be fully recovered and ready to compete at a high level in the upcoming season.
The Cat’s preparations for another premiership push include significant new acquisitions such as former Giants captain Jeremy Cameron, St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall, and Essendon defender Jordan Ridley. Former player and media personality Kane Cornes praised these recruits, describing Marshall as one of the most mobile ruckmen in the league and expressing optimism about their impact on the team’s performance.
Greene, who spent nearly half his career at the Giants, acknowledged that his move to Geelong was a difficult but calculated decision motivated by the opportunity to chase a premiership in the final years of his career. He described the transition as exciting and anticipates that the change of environment could extend his time in the AFL. “It doesn’t feel real yet,” Greene said, noting he has only met a few teammates, including Patrick Dangerfield and coach Chris Scott, but is eager to build new relationships within the club.
Addressing speculation about his leadership role, Greene dismissed rumors that he would be named captain in his first year at Geelong, suggesting that established leaders like Dangerfield or Tom Stewart would continue as team captains. He emphasized his focus on contributing to the team and supporting the current leadership group.
As Geelong gears up for the 2027 season, Greene’s optimism about Cameron’s recovery and the club’s new additions signals a strong intent to contend for the premiership. The team’s integration of experienced recruits, combined with existing talent, positions them as genuine contenders in the AFL landscape.