Charlie Cameron

Oops! Charlie Cameron’s Grand Final Snub Turns into an Online Roast

Charlie Cameron might be a Brisbane hero, but he’s left an Auskicker hanging—and the AFL world has some hot takes!

In a scene that was meant to celebrate victory, Brisbane Lions' star Charlie Cameron unintentionally turned a heartfelt moment into a cringe-worthy experience during the 2024 AFL Grand Final. Traditionally, young Auskick kids present the players of the winning team with their well-deserved premiership medals. However, in a jaw-dropping moment that stunned fans and commentators alike, Cameron left a little footy fan hanging while he accepted the medal, sparking a social media firestorm.

Football fans, known for their passionate and sometimes brutal honesty, didn’t hold back their opinions on Cameron’s snub. “How hard is it?” many asked, bewildered that a moment meant to be a highlight for a young footy lover turned into a blunder of epic proportions. While the Brisbane Lions managed to completely dominate the Swans in the match, Cameron’s performance in the medal presentation overshadowed the joy of victory and led to some heavy trolling online. After all, it's not every day that a budding footy fan gets to hand over a medal to a star, yet it seems Cameron missed the memo on good sportsmanship.

As the AFL world continued to savage him for the awkward encounter, many even joked that he had taken the saying “leave no man behind” a little too literally—was he trying to promote independence in kids? While he may have played brilliantly on the field, Cameron's lack of acknowledgment during the presentation left fans questioning his sense of what's important off the field. It's hard to tell if the second half of the match was overshadowed by the real drama unfolding right after the siren.

Despite the backlash, there are redeeming qualities to Cameron’s game. He’s known for his incredible speed and was pivotal in leading the Lions to their triumph against the Swans. As it turns out, while one moment can overshadow an athlete’s brilliance, it doesn’t necessarily define their career. Remember, the world of sports is filled with triumphs and mishaps, and it's all about how you come back from those moments. Speaking of which, did you know this isn’t the first snub made in AFL history? Similar mishaps have happened over the years, proving that sometimes, even legends can have off days. Moreover, these Auskick presentations are meant to teach young fans about sportsmanship, making Cameron’s gaffe even more entertaining as a talking point about the importance of sports etiquette!