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“He’s a very good role model for our younger players, and he lives out our trademark.
“If it’s Harris by himself, I’ll be pretty happy with that.
“But Josh and Hughy have been unbelievable vice captains, so they might put their hand up.”
Cameron was in the Lions’ leadership group last year, but revealed he was stepping back from that role to focus on his own form.
Retired ruck hero Oscar McInerney and defender Brandon Starcevich – who moved to West Coast during the trade period – were also among the nine-man leadership group last year.
Cameron struggled for his best form for large parts of last season, but stepped up when it mattered with a memorable four-goal burst in the Lions’ grand final triumph over Geelong.
“I didn’t have the standard I wanted in the season, but the last probably three games of the finals I showed that I can still have that impact with limited opportunities,” the dual All-Australian said.
“Throughout the pre-season, I’ve stepped back from my leadership role and just tried to focus on my own role going forward.
“Trying to get myself in a position to have impact in pre-season and understand that my best is up there with the best.
“I’ve just got to try and do that consistently.”
Gunning for a third-straight premiership, Cameron is adamant the hunger remains as high as ever at Springfield.
“Winning the last two was pretty cool … the players have come back in great shape, and the hunger is still there to go again,” the 31-year-old said.
“We’ve got some players that were injured last year that have come back in great shape and actually put themselves in a position to fight for a spot.”
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