Tom Campbell

Thomas Campbell (born 2 November 1991) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Western Bulldogs, North Melbourne, St Kilda and Melbourne in the Australian Football League (AFL).

AFL career

Campbell was recruited by the Western Bulldogs in the 2012 Rookie Draft, with pick #27. He made his debut in Round 13, 2012, against at Docklands, having been promoted to the senior list to replace the suspended ruckman Will Minson.

After being delisted by the Bulldogs at the conclusion of the 2018 AFL season, Campbell joined as a rookie in the AFL's new supplemental selection period (SSP). On his debut for , 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. Campbell was delisted by the Kangaroos in October 2021, but signed with as a delisted free agent the following month. He made his St Kilda debut against Port Adelaide at Cazalys stadium, Cairns during round 7 of the 2022 season.

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.’

Campbell was delisted by the Saints at the conclusion of the 2024 season. He was soon after signed by as a delisted free agent for the 2025 season, in order to assist Melbourne’s All-Australian ruckman Max Gawn.

After suffering a neck injury in the 2026 pre-season, Campbell announced his retirement from the AFL on May 15th 2026, without having played a game for Melbourne.

Campbell played 17 game for the Casey Demons (Melbourne’s VFL affiliate) in 2025, and won the Ian Ridley Memorial Trophy (Club Ambassador Award) at the Demon’s 2025 awards.

Personal life

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

Statistics Updated to the end of the 2026 season.

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