Toby Greene will only be inspired by any abuse from Collingwood fans, says Jeremy Cameron

FLY-KICKING GWS star Toby Greene has a message for the 90,000 Collingwood fans preparing to make him public enemy No.1 at the MCG this Saturday night ... bring it on.

Toby Greene celebrates a goal against Sydney. Picture: Phil Hillyard

FLY-KICKING GWS star Toby Greene has a message for the 90,000 Collingwood fans preparing to make him public enemy No.1 at the MCG this Saturday night ... bring it on.

Greene was cleared by the AFL over his controversial boots-and-all marking attempt against Sydney, and he has also been given the green light by the Giants to continue with his controversial technique.

Aside from a gentle reminder from coach Leon Cameron to not do anything foolish, the Giants are adamant Greene shouldn’t change his ways and nor should the AFL change the rules that currently allow him to protect himself in the air with flying feet.

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Magpies’ fans are expected to unleash a barrage of abuse on Greene from the opening bounce of the semi-final following the fallout from the raging controversy.

This despite the fact it’s understood Greene’s father and uncle are mad Magpies supporters, adding an extra layer to the intrigue underwriting this knockout blockbuster.

Giants’ forward Jeremy Cameron says polarising game-breaker Greene will welcome having a target put on his head, even if it’s his family’s own tribe.

Toby Greene fends off Nic Newman with his foot. Picture: Phil Hillyard

“Yeah it’s going to be on, that’s for sure. We know it’s going to be a massive crowd … and I think he does embrace it,” said Cameron.

“He’s one of those guys who doesn’t care about it too much, he goes out there and plays footy.

“It’s amazing. It can go both ways … you can lose concentration … or it gets you going and sort of inspires you in a way.

“We saw on the weekend he was definitely one of our better players, if not the best on ground. It gets him up and about.

“They can probably give it to him all they want and he’ll concentrate and play his role.”

Despite the clearance he got from the AFL match review officer Greene can also expect umpires to be breathing down his neck at the MCG.

Toby Greene and Jeremy Cameron during the elimination final win over Sydney. Picture: Phil Hillyard

A rocket was given to the on-field officials from last Saturday’s final at the SCG who didn’t issue Sydney with a freekick for one of Greene’s challenges on Nic Newman in the fourth quarter.

Greene was also fined $2500 for misconduct against Swan Isaac Heeney.

The fly-kick might have been deemed legal, but Greene will be watched like a hawk.

For this reason, Giants coach Leon Cameron will sit Greene down this week and talk to him about the dangers of white-line fever.

“I’m sure there are little conversations he’ll probably have with Leon this week,” said namesake Jeremy Cameron.

“But it’s a really interesting one. It’s a grey area. So until the AFL changes the rules – or whether that happens or not in the near future or next year – he’ll just keep playing the footy on its merits.”

Toby Greene marks in front of Zak Jones. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Jeremy Cameron said in his opinion the rules shouldn’t be changed.

The Giants forward recognises why many are claiming the action is a poor look, but doesn’t agree there’s anything particularly dangerous about it.

“I don’t think so, he’s protecting his space,” said Cameron.

“Over the years I’m sure you can wind back the tapes and have a look at players throughout their careers doing very similar things.

“I think it’s part of Toby’s game that is quite unique and guys have different traits in their games and that they use throughout games.

“Some do it better than others. I don’t think I’d personally get the timing right if I were to try it.”