Charlie Cameron Misses Handshake with Young Fan During Premiership Medal Ceremony

Charlie Cameron, a prominent player for the Brisbane Lions, came under the spotlight during a recent premiership ceremony when he inadvertently neglected to participate in a traditional handshake with a young fan. This customary gesture occurs when young football enthusiasts, often participants in the Auskick program, present players with their premiership medals. The players are expected to acknowledge the young fans with a handshake and place a cap on their heads.

The moment, which was captured on video and shared widely, showed Cameron fulfilling part of the tradition by placing the cap but omitting the handshake with the outstretched hand of a young girl. This oversight elicited reactions from numerous fans, who took to social media to express their comments on the incident.

An official from the Lions had noticeably briefed players on the podium on maintaining this tradition. Despite these reminders, Cameron appeared to miss the instruction, joining other high-profile footballers such as Beau McCreery from the Collingwood Football Club and Tom Stewart from Geelong who in previous years made similar oversights.

Social media users quickly highlighted Cameron’s misstep. One fan remarked, “How good is the Brisbane official reminding every player to ensure they shake the hand of the Auskick kid and put the hat on their head before running off … until Charlie Cameron gets on stage.” Another user humorously noted that a staff member was tasked with reminding players to perform the gesture, stating, “Fancy needing a staff member to remind you to have human decency.”

While Cameron had a relatively subdued game, scoring just one goal and missing two straightforward opportunities, his contribution culminated in securing his first premiership medal. Despite the public scrutiny over the incident, the focus remains on the Lions’ victory and Cameron’s role in the team’s success.