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Wayne Campbell

Richmond

AFL career

297 games172 goals

Debut
R5 1991 v FIT20 Apr 1991
Most recent
R22 2005 v GEE28 Aug 2005

Stats

2005
RCH
22
9.1
9.4
18.5
5.2
1.0
0.9
1.5
0.6
0.3
70
2004
RCH
19
12.5
9.5
21.9
5.1
0.7
0.8
2.6
0.1
0.1
81
2003
RCH
9
12.9
7.6
20.4
4.9
0.9
0.8
1.4
0.6
0.4
77
2002
RCH
22
13.5
9.8
23.3
4.1
1.6
0.5
3.1
0.5
0.3
89
2001
RCH
25
13.8
10.4
24.3
4.6
1.7
1.4
2.8
0.6
0.3
89
2000
RCH
17
14.1
8.6
22.7
5.8
1.2
1.1
2.1
0.8
0.4
89
1999
RCH
22
17.3
8.0
25.2
4.3
1.4
0.9
1.6
0.8
0.2
91
1998
RCH
21
14.8
11.6
26.4
3.2
1.3
1.1
3.1
0.6
0.3
92
1997
RCH
21
16.7
9.8
26.4
4.0
1.4
1.1
1.8
0.2
0.3
88
1996
RCH
21
15.5
8.6
24.1
3.2
0.8
1.0
2.0
0.7
0.5
84
1995
RCH
25
16.8
7.0
23.8
3.6
1.2
1.1
1.6
0.6
0.6
84
1994
RCH
20
12.2
7.7
19.8
2.7
1.3
1.0
1.3
0.6
0.6
67
1993
RCH
20
16.8
7.6
24.4
4.6
1.5
1.3
1.7
0.4
0.8
87
1992
RCH
21
15.8
10.7
26.4
4.8
1.2
1.1
1.3
1.0
0.5
93
1991
RCH
12
11.9
5.5
17.4
3.0
1.1
0.6
1.8
0.4
0.5
65
League
Season
GEE
SS
R22
13
12
25
9
2
0
0
1
1.1
103
HAW
TD
R21
9
9
18
4
0
2
0
0
0.0
51
WBD
TD
R20
9
12
21
3
1
2
0
2
1.2
71
FRE
SUB
R19
5
3
8
4
1
0
0
1
0.0
38
CAR
TD
R18
5
15
20
4
2
4
0
2
0.0
55
PAD
AAMI
R17
10
12
22
7
2
0
0
0
1.0
83
STK
MCG
R16
6
2
8
1
1
3
1
2
0.0
26
ESS
MCG
R15
18
7
25
6
5
2
0
2
2.0
105
SYD
MCG
R14
12
19
31
8
1
0
0
1
0.1
104
ADE
TD
R13
6
4
10
3
1
0
0
3
0.0
48
KAN
TD
R12
10
8
18
3
1
0
0
1
0.1
61
WCE
MCG
R11
5
8
13
5
0
1
0
0
2.0
55
MEL
TD
R10
6
8
14
5
0
1
0
3
1.0
64
BRL
Gabba
R9
11
11
22
7
0
0
0
0
0.0
76
COL
MCG
R8
12
9
21
6
1
0
0
0
0.0
73
CAR
MCG
R7
11
15
26
7
0
2
0
4
2.0
106
PAD
TD
R6
6
7
13
2
1
2
0
2
0.0
41
STK
TD
R5
11
4
15
7
1
1
0
2
1.1
75
FRE
MCG
R4
8
9
17
6
0
0
0
2
0.0
68
WBD
TD
R3
12
11
23
6
1
0
0
0
1.0
83
HAW
MCG
R2
7
9
16
3
1
0
0
2
0.0
57
GEE
MCG
R1
9
12
21
8
1
0
1
2
1.0
91

Profile

Born
23 Sept 1972 (age 54y 28d)
Height
189 cm
Weight
88 kg

Teams

Honours

  • All-Australian(2×) 1995, 1999
  • Richmond B&F(4×) 1995, 1997, 1999, 2002
    2nd
    1992, 1993, 2001
    3rd
    1998
    Top 10
    1994, 1996, 2000, 2005
  • Richmond captain(4×) 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Bio

1 revision

Recruited from Golden Square with pick 29 in the 1989 National Draft, Wayne Campbell established himself as a cornerstone of the Richmond midfield throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. While initially deployed on the wing or half-forward flank, he developed into a prolific on-baller renowned for his high work rate and ability to accumulate possessions. Although occasionally scrutinised early in his career regarding the damaging nature of his disposal, Campbell matured into a highly consistent and respected figure, winning four Jack Dyer Medals as the club's best and fairest player and earning All-Australian honours twice.

Campbell served as Richmond captain from 2001 to 2004, guiding the team during a mixed era of on-field performance before relinquishing the role to Kane Johnson in his final season. Known for his professionalism and durability, he retired in 2005 having played 297 games, falling agonisingly close to the 300-game milestone. His contribution to the Tigers was further recognised with induction into the Richmond Hall of Fame, solidifying his status as a premier clubman who later transitioned into significant football administration roles across the league.

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