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Jon Pierik <\/em><\/p>\n Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor has vowed to seek redemption against Charlie Cameron in Saturday\u2019s grand final, declaring the Brisbane Lions forward had \u201cgot him good\u201d through the home-and-away campaign.<\/p>\n Speed machine Cameron has booted 10 goals against the Magpies this year, six at the Gabba in round four when the Lions won by 33 points, and four at Marvel Stadium in round 23 when the Lions won by 24 points.<\/p>\n He had Quaynor as an opponent for the bulk of those games, Cameron using his pace and nous around goal to inflict major damage.<\/p>\n Cameron, preparing for his second grand final, having been part of Adelaide\u2019s losing side in 2017, threatens to again be a destructive force in warm conditions which will suit his style of play. But Quaynor, who will again spend time on Cameron, hopes a more system-based approach will ensure the star Lion, with 56 goals this season, behind only Joe Daniher (58), is subdued.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pies defender Isaac Quaynor has a point to prove against Lions star Charlie Cameron.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Eddie Jim<\/cite><\/p>\n \u201cWe play system defence, so I think there will be a few boys who will roll through him [Cameron] and play on him at times. But everyone knows he is a star of the competition, so we have got to make sure we are aware of what he can bring to the table, and how we can try and stop that,\u201d Quaynor said on Friday.<\/p>\n Asked specifically how the Magpies will look to curb Cameron, Quaynor replied: \u201cWe don\u2019t really have the answer yet, do we? I think what we have done the first two times, which hasn\u2019t worked, I have had a bit more of a direct match-up on him. Although it hurts my ego, he has got me good a couple of times. Just making sure we play our system, I think that will work itself out.\u201d<\/p>\n Quaynor said he had revenge on his mind.<\/p>\n \u201cYeah, big time. It\u2019s like the Toby Greene conversation, people don\u2019t stop talking about that, even though it was three, three-and-a-half years ago. People have a good memory, and like to bring stuff like that up. This will be the best way of shutting it all down,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Charlie Cameron has booted 10 goals in games against the Magpies this year.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Getty Images<\/cite><\/p>\n Greater Western Sydney star Greene kicked 5.1 from 18 disposals and polled two Brownlow votes when matched up on Quaynor in the Giants\u2019 30-point win in 2021. Greene had 17 disposals and two goals against the Magpies in last weekend\u2019s preliminary final.<\/p>\n Cameron said he would be ready for the Magpies\u2019 zone defence.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a different system they have. I know I will be having a tough battle against either Quaynor or [Brayden] Maynard. But whoever I get, I will be backing myself in,\u201d Cameron said.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s going to be a great match-up, whether I get him [Quaynor] or Maynard \u2026 just trying to get to work. Like I say, I have a lot of respect for what he [Quaynor] has done this year. I felt like he was snubbed for All-Australian \u2013 he has had a good finals series. It will be a great match-up and, hopefully, we can both put on a good show on.\u201d<\/p>\n Quaynor was named in the extended All-Australian squad, but was overlooked for a green blazer.<\/p>\n Cameron is particularly keen for a strong showing, having been held to only a goal and 10 disposals by Carlton\u2019s Adam Saad last week in the preliminary final.<\/p>\n Quaynor said he was delighted great mate Jack Ginnivan had forced his way into the starting 22, Patrick Lipinski relegated to the substitute role.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s unreal. He has put in a power of work, especially in the second half of the year to fight back for his spot. At times, I think he kind of lost a little bit of hope,\u201d Quaynor said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Billy Frampton (left) with Brayden Maynard at Collingwood\u2019s final training session before the grand final.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Eddie Jim<\/cite><\/p>\n \u201cI was like: \u2018Trust me, I can feel like you are going to break in\u2019, and for him to be able to do that on grand final day and to make the actual 22 is so cool, and I know that the Magpie army will love having him out there.\u201d<\/p>\n Recalled Collingwood tall Billy Frampton says he will start up forward, where he will not only have the job of looking to score and help boost an attack which has mustered only 60 and 58 points respectively in two finals victories, but also must curb Lions\u2019 interceptor Harris Andrews.<\/p>\n \u201cI will starting forward mostly, but there is plenty of scope for me to go into the ruck and into the backline as well. There will be a bit going on,\u201d Frampton said.<\/p>\n Frampton has not played a senior match since round 24, and had been an emergency through the Magpies\u2019 opening two finals. But he has won his spot in the showcase event, after Daniel McStay hurt his knee in the preliminary final.<\/p>\n \u201cThere have probably been more downs than ups in my career so far, but to be able to run out [on Saturday] makes that all worth it. It\u2019s an interesting journey, and there are plenty of things that gone on. But staying the course, persisting, is always how I have tried to conduct myself, and get a little bit of reward, and hopefully a lot more by the end of tomorrow [Saturday],\u201d Frampton said.<\/p>\n Frampton, 26, played three games with Port Adelaide and 21 with the Crows, before joining the Magpies in last year\u2019s trade period for a future third-round selection.<\/p>\n Roy Ward<\/em><\/p>\n The Brisbane Lions are preparing to be 23 against 80,000 when they run out against Collingwood in the grand final on Saturday.<\/p>\n Lions star Charlie Cameron said his team was ready for a wall of noise at the MCG with the crowd expected to favour the Magpie army heavily.<\/p>\n \u201cThe ground, the crowd will be coming into it but, for us, it\u2019s just backing ourselves and playing for each other, we will be 23 blokes against 70,000 or 80,000 people,\u201d Cameron said before Friday\u2019s grand final parade. \u201cWe\u2019ve got that belief in our players.\u201d<\/p>\n While Cameron admits he sometimes feels the pressure to \u201ccreate something special\u201d, he is planning to take in the occasion and be ready should the moment arrive to make a key play.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve just got to go out there and enjoy it,\u201d Cameron said.<\/p>\n \u201cI probably only average 10 touches a game, and I\u2019ve got to make the most of my touches in the forward half. If it comes my way, it comes my way. It wasn\u2019t my opportunity last week, but other boys stood up.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s all about moments in finals. That\u2019s what I\u2019ve noticed. When you have that moment, you need to make the most of it.\u201d<\/p>\n The Lions brought veteran Daniel Rich in their travelling party with the long-time player retiring at the end of this season, while Jack Payne was ruled out due to injury earlier in the week.<\/p>\n Lions midfielder Josh Dunkley is due to play in his third grand final, having been a part of the Western Bulldogs\u2019 premiership in 2016 and the Bulldogs\u2019 losing side in 2021 in Perth.<\/p>\n Dunkley had no fear about going head-to-head with one of the Magpies\u2019 stars, whether it is Jordan De Goey, Nick Daicos or another player.<\/p>\n Dunkley said he would do a video scout of four or five potential opponents to prepare for the grand final.<\/p>\n \u201cI love playing on the best players in the comp and that\u2019s been my role, not only this year but in years past,\u201d Dunkley said. \u201cSo whether that\u2019s Jordy, Nick or whoever it be tomorrow, I will be looking forward to that challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n Dunkley added that dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale had thrown the gauntlet down to his teammates when he turned up to training on Tuesday morning after winning his second Brownlow.<\/p>\n \u201cHe addressed the group and said this week is not about me, it\u2019s about us,\u201d Dunkley said.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s had an outstanding year, and we\u2019re pumped for him to get that reward, but he wants to celebrate something as a group so that is what we are looking forward to doing.\u201d<\/p>\n Keep up to date with the best AFL coverage in the country. <\/i><\/b>Sign up for the Real Footy newsletter<\/i><\/b>.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\nLions ready to be 23 v 80,000: Cameron<\/h3>\n
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