Braeden Campbell

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Braeden Campbell
Personal information
Full name Braeden Campbell
Date of birth (2002-02-04) February 4, 2002 (age 20)
Original team(s) Pennant Hills Football Club
Draft No. 5, 2020 AFL draft, Sydney
Debut 20 March 2021, Sydney
vs. Brisbane Lions, at The Gabba
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 79 kg (174 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club Sydney
Number 16
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2021– Sydney 8 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2021 season.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Braeden Campbell (born 4 February 2002) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Sydney Swans with the 5th draft pick in the 2020 AFL draft.[1][2] after the Swans matched a bid from Hawthorn.

Early football[]

Campbell was a Westbrook Juniors AFL Club player who progressed through to Pennant Hills Senior AFL club as a junior then elevated into the Premier Division team. He won the club's Best First Year player award in the 2020 season.[3]

He was educated at Knox Grammar School.

AFL career[]

Campbell debuted in the opening round of the 2021 AFL season, starring for Sydney in their shock win over Brisbane Lions.[4][5][6] In his second game, he earned himself a Rising Star nomination for his 25 disposal performance against the Adelaide Crows.

References[]

  1. ^ Laughton, Max; Waterworth, Ben; Balmer, Matt (10 December 2020). "AFL Draft wrap: Buddy clone goes at Pick 1; Trades galore amid Pies' golden night". Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  2. ^ Black, Sarah (9 December 2020). "NAB AFL Draft recap: Every pick as it happened". AFL Media. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Braeden Campbell AFL Draft - Pick 5 in 2020 - Pennant Hills AFL Club". 9 December 2020.
  4. ^ McArdle, Jordan (16 March 2021). "Perth product Logan McDonald one of three Sydney Swans debutants against Brisbane Lions in AFL round one". PerthNow. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  5. ^ Forsaith, Rob (17 March 2021). "'Horse' backs the kids: Three Swans draftees to debut". AFL Media. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  6. ^ Lalor, Peter (16 March 2021). "Sydney Swans unveil a trio of potential stars". The Australian. Retrieved 21 March 2021.

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