Tom Campbell (born 2 November 1991) is a professional

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er currently playing for the

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. Campbell previously played for the

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and

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s in the

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(AFL). He was recruited by the club in the 2012 Rookie Draft, with pick #27. Campbell made his debut in Round 13,

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, 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

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, 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. 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.

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* * * 1991 births Living people Western Bulldogs players Bendigo Football Club players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) North Melbourne Football Club players Williamstown Football Club players {{AFL-bio-1990s-stub