NARRM Football Club ruck Tom Campbell has chosen to retire from AFL football, bringing to a close a 14-year career across Melbourne, the Western Bulldogs, North Melbourne and St Kilda.

The decision follows the 34-year-old suffering a torn ligament in his neck after a collision in January, which ruled him out for the 2026 season.

Campbell played 17 games for the Casey Demons in 2025, averaging 18 disposals and 28 hit-outs per game.

General Manager of Football Alan Richardson praised Campbell for his leadership and impact during his time at the club.

“Tom has been a great leader and role model throughout his time here, and he is the kind of player and person who brings the best out of those around him,” Richardson said.

"He is someone who gave everything to the football club, day in, day out. Whether it was his professionalism, the way he prepared himself, or how much he genuinely cared for the people around him, including his teammates and staff."

“On behalf of everyone at the Melbourne Football Club, we thank Tom for his contribution and wish him, his wife Emma and their family all the very best for the future.”

Campbell was awarded the Ian Ridley Memorial Trophy (Club Ambassador Award) at the 2025 Narrm Football Club Keith ‘Bluey’ Truscott Memorial Trophy. The award recognises players for outstanding community service. Campbell was also named St Kilda’s Best Clubman in 2023.

Campbell began his AFL career with the Western Bulldogs after being selected with pick No.27 in the 2012 Rookie Draft.

He moved to North Melbourne in 2019 before joining St Kilda in 2022. Campbell arrived at Narrm as a free agent during the 2024 AFL Trade Period.