Jeremy Cameron Faces Injury Concerns After Geelong Loss

Jeremy Cameron's surgically-repaired arm is not a serious issue, according to Geelong coach Chris Scott, despite the star forward pulling up lame several times during the 9-point loss to Fremantle.

What happened?

The 33-year-old underwent surgery after breaking his right arm in last year's grand final loss to Brisbane and is still suffering some nerve issues from that injury. Cameron looked to have hurt the same arm again when he was tackled by Fremantle ruckman Mason Cox in the third term of Thursday night's blockbuster in Perth. He finished with two goals from six disposals, but also has been dealing with a "grumbly" hip issue.

Why it matters for Jeremy Cameron

Scott says the veteran's arm is okay, and the bye will come at a good time for him to freshen up. The feedback from the medical team is that Cameron's arm injury is not restricting him, and there's no potential for further damage.

What comes next?

Geelong will regain Tom Stewart and Smith when they return from their bye to take on Brisbane on July 2. Scott hopes the break will also help Cameron recover from his injuries and come back stronger. The Cats pushed Fremantle all the way in Perth, opening up a 28-point lead midway through the second quarter before the Dockers finally found their range in front of goal. The 14.15 (99) to 14.6 (90) defeat leaves Geelong with a 9-6 record, but Scott was feeling relatively optimistic following the loss. And the coach believes the bye will give his team a chance to reflect on their performance and come back stronger. But for now, the focus is on getting Cameron and other injured players back to full fitness. So the upcoming bye is a welcome break for the Cats, and they'll be looking to bounce back against Brisbane on July 2. The Cats' confidence in their game remains intact, despite the loss to Fremantle, who have now won 13-straight games.