The Melbourne Football Club confirms that Cameron Bruce today met with senior Coach Dean Bailey to advise of his decision to nominate for the National Draft.
The Club offered Cameron a one year contract which he has declined. Cameron had taken considerable time to come to his decision, and while the Club is disappointed with the outcome, it is important to recognise Bruce's valued contribution to the Melbourne Football Club over his 11 seasons.
Melbourne Coach Dean Bailey said, “It’s unfortunate that Cameron has decided to move on. During my tenure as coach he has been nothing but a true professional with his attitude and approach to the game, but it’s disappointing that he is leaving the Melbourne Football Club.
Cameron has had an outstanding career, and will always be remembered as a Melbourne Football Club player.
After coming off the Club's supplementary list to make his senior debut in 2000, Cameron went on to play 224 games, with a range of honours to his credit including a Best and Fairest in 2008, international representation in 2002 and 2004, and Life Membership, along with being named as one of the Club’s 150 playing Heroes in 2008.
The Melbourne Football Club thanks Cameron Bruce for his outstanding service and wishes him well in the future.
