Bruce developed his game as a midfielder, but from 2005 he has been used in attack, across half-back and also as a tagger – the latter role seen notably through his tagging of high-profile players such as James Hird, Chris Judd, Adam Goodes and Nathan Buckley.SportsAustralia.com – AFL 2007 Season Preview Because of his ability to adapt to new positions and roles within the side, versatility is often highlighted as one of his main strengths,Player Profiles – Melbourne FC – Cameron Bruce and he has been regarded as the most versatile player in the league at various stages throughout his career.NavSports – AFL 2007 Preview He enjoyed a solid run of form in 2004, which he managed 34 goals for the year, including a seven-goal haul against Carlton in round six. He carried the form through to the 2005 season – enjoying a particularly fruitful period early in the season – before suffering a serious shoulder injury sustained from a heavy tackle which ended his season prematurely.
