Melbourne ruckman Tom Campbell will continue in the red and blue, signing on for the 2026 AFL season. 
 
The experienced big man, who is set to enter his 15th year in the AFL system, was a regular for the Casey Demons in 2024, playing in 17 games. He averaged 18 disposals and 28 hit-outs, while managing seven majors. 

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Campbell, although yet to pull on the red and blue at AFL level, has tallied 58 senior appearances and booted 30 goals across his career to date. 
 
Melbourne AFL List Manager Tim Lamb praised the 33-year-old for the standards he continues to set within the program. 
 
“Tom is a great competitor who gives his all every time he takes the field and gets the best out of those around him,” Lamb said. 
 
“He has been a fantastic role model for our younger players and provides great experience to our list. We are excited to have Tom continuing with us in 2026.” 
 
Starting his AFL career with the Western Bulldogs, Campbell was selected with pick No.27 in the 2012 Rookie Draft. He then moved to North Melbourne in 2019 and following this, joined St Kilda in 2022. He arrived at the Demons as a Free Agent during the 2024 AFL Trade Period.