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).
| Tom Campbell | |||
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 Campbell warming-up for the Western Bulldogs in February 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Tom Campbell | ||
| Date of birth | 2 November 1991 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2012–2018 | Western Bulldogs | 42 (23) | |
| 2019–2021 | North Melbourne | 12 (7) | |
| 2022– | St Kilda | 3 (0) | |
| Total | 57 (30) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 7, 2022. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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]
References
External links
- Tom Campbell's profile on the official website of the North Melbourne Football Club
- Tom Campbell's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Tom Campbell at AustralianFootball.com
