Born in
London to
South African parents who were open to experiencing life in different places around the world. His mum was born in
Canada but is of South African background. His family moved to
Australia when he was one. When he was twelve the family spent a year in the south of
France. He learned to speak French fluently and when he returned to Australia he acquired the nickname
Frenchie. Cameron's father was born in South Africa, meaning Mackenzie was eligible to join the Next Generation Academy. However, a change to draft rules meant that St Kilda could not match a bid before pick 40. ==AFL career==