FEELING settled off the field is working wonders for Jeremy Cameron.
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The Dartmoor export, who left Greater Western Sydney for Geelong this past summer, will line up against his old side for the first time in Friday night's semi-final in Perth.
Cameron slotted just 24 goals in 2020 - the lowest return of his eight-season career - but has found solace since shifting back to his home state.
The 35-goal key forward, who has played just 13 games due to injury in 2021, is nonetheless thriving with his family just a two-hour drive from his base.
"It's been difficult because COVID has played a big part but early days in the season when things were basically normal, it felt really good to be back," Cameron said.
"Not too far from anyone, it was good. I guess Mum and Dad have always come up to games a fair bit throughout my career and they've loved that part of my career but having my brother and sister who couldn't really get up as much, they're only two hours away.
I'm just excited. I'm keen for a big performance.
- Jeremy Cameron
"That's helped so much for my mindset. Just getting away from football and in 10, 15 minutes you can be out on a farm or down by the water or out on the bay, that really helps me."
The 28-year-old anticipated a few sledges against his old side and revealed he'd exchanged messages with Giants assistant coach Steve Johnson.
"I clearly missed that one three or four weeks ago because I was coming back from my hamstring injury. I'm just excited. I'm keen for a big performance," he said.
"It's going to be very interesting. I'm sure there is going to be a few words said out on the field but it's all part of it and it adds to the excitement.
"I have got plenty (of sledges) in the memory bank but I don't know if I will use too many. It's going to be good fun. They will be wanting to come out firing like they have, they've had a really good month of footy."
Cameron offered support to under-fire GWS star Toby Greene, who was suspended for three matches on Tuesday after being found guilty of umpire contact.
"I will continue to support him as a close mate of mine," Cameron said.
"It's definitely a fine line and it is something that has been brought up with myself at times throughout my career as well. You get yourself so wound up for games, especially big games.
"I know Toby really well, clearly, and I know exactly his mindset going into that game - how big it was for the club, he's leading the boys out. He knows he needs to perform.
"He is right on the edge and he plays on that edge. He doesn't play on the edge just one week here or there, he's on the edge every single week. So he needs to be careful with that. But it's also what makes him a great footballer as well."
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