Tom Campbell (footballer, born 1991)

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Tom Campbell
Tom Campbell 18.02.17.jpg
Campbell warming-up for the Western Bulldogs in February 2017
Personal information
Full name Tom Campbell
Date of birth (1991-11-02) 2 November 1991 (age 32)
Original team(s) Bendigo Bombers (VFL)
Draft No. 27, 2012 Rookie Draft, Western Bulldogs
Height 201 cm (6 ft 7 in)
Weight 105 kg (231 lb)
Position(s) Ruckman
Club information
Current club St Kilda
Number 38
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2012–2018 Western Bulldogs 42 (23)
2019–2021 North Melbourne 12 (7)
2022– St Kilda 3 (0)
Total57 (30)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 7, 2022.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Tom Campbell (born 2 November 1991) is a professional Australian rules footballer currently playing for the St Kilda Football Club. Campbell previously played for the Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne Football Clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL).

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Footballing career

Campbell was recruited by the Western Bulldog in the 2012 Rookie Draft, with pick #27. He made his debut in Round 13, 2012, against Brisbane Lions at Docklands, having been promoted to the senior list to replace the suspended ruckman Will Minson. [1] After being delisted by the Bulldogs at the conclusion of the 2018 AFL season, Campbell joined North Melbourne as a rookie in the AFL's new supplemental selection period (SSP). On his debut for North Melbourne, senior coach Brad Scott described Campbell as a fierce competitor who gives his all for the team. Campbell reached his 50th AFL game during the 2021 season, where he was lauded by his teammates and coaches for his leadership and guidance while playing tandem in the ruck with Todd Goldstein. [2] Campbell was delisted by the Kangaroos in October 2021, [3] but signed with St Kilda as a delisted free agent the following month. [4] He made his St Kilda debut against Port Adelaide at Cazalys stadium, Cairns during round 7 of the 2022 season. [5]

Campbell signed successive one year extensions to his contract and is currently contracted to the Saints until the end of 2024. Considered a strong clubman and mentor to younger players, Campbell won the Saints 2023 Best Clubman Award, with the Saints’ Executive General Manager of Football describing Campbell’s impact on the club as ‘profound.’ [6]

Outside football

Campbell is an advocate for greater action to combat climate change and outside football is involved in several climate change projects. [7] Along with Jasper Pittard, Campbell launched the AFL Players for Climate action initiative in 2021. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ Collins, Ben (21 June 2012). "Without Will, there's a way". AFL.com. Archived from the original on 23 June 2012. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
  2. ↑ "Campbell standing tall".
  3. ↑ "Veteran defender, free-agent winger among four Roos culled".
  4. ↑ "Saints welcome Campbell". saints.com.au. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  5. ↑ "TEAMS: Dons axe star mid, Swans add firepower, Dog gone". afl.com.au. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  6. ↑ https://www.saints.com.au/news/1459107/journeyman-campbell-signs-new-deal#:~:text=Tom%20Campbell%20will%20remain%20a,of%20Football%20David%20Misson%20said.
  7. ↑ "Campbell's climate call".
  8. ↑ "'We all have a role': More than 260 Australian rules footballers sign up to climate campaign". TheGuardian.com . 16 October 2021.
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