Tom CAMPBELL

2017 Digest:   Would have been No.1 ruckman in Round 1 after Roughead injury, but ankle injury at training in February has him a 50/50 proposition.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1		Ankle.
2	Syd	Hammered in ruck by Naismith and looked rusty in terms of ball handling. Did have seven inside-50s.	4
3	Frem	Beaten in the ruck by Sandilands but most players are.	4
4	NM	Took ruck to Preuss/Goldstein. Great effort after being forced to ruck solo after early injury to Tom Boyd.	7
5	Bris	Beaten in the ruck by Martin and while he battled hard it wasn’t his day. Seven effective disposals.	2
6		Ankle.
7	VFL	Combined with English to dominate the ruck opposed to Chol. 35 hitouts and 17 touches.	–
8	VFL	Battled hard enough in the ruck with 12 touches, 11 hitouts and a goal. Took some good marks.	–
9	VFL	Combined with Roughead and English to decimate Cats big men. 32 hitouts and a goal.	–
10	VFL	Took most of the ruck duties and was very good with 32 hitouts and 15 possessions.	–
11		Bye.
12	VFL	Even battle in the ruck with Leuenberger. Had 40 hitouts and kicked a goal.	–
13	VFL	Dominant figure in the ruck against Spencer and King. 54 hitouts and a nice goal.	–
14	NM	Came in to take No. 1 ruck role and battled manfully. Mark and goal in first term a highlight of a workmanlike effort.	6
15	WCE	Had Vardy covered in ruck contests (47 taps) and fought strongly at ground level.	7
16		Abdomen.
17		Abdomen.
18		Abdomen.
19		Abdomen.
20		Abdomen.
21		Abdomen.
22	VFL	Had the better of the ruck battle with Draper. 25 hitouts and a goal.	–
23	Haw	Strong mark and goal early in contest. If there’s an Elvis impersonation night coming up he’d be a sure bet.	3

2016 Season

1		Ankle.
2		Ankle.
3	VFL	One goal but didn’t set the world alight in the ruck. Importantly got through.	–
4	VFL	Rucked against Maric and found the going tough. Still chance for a recall.	–
5	Bris	Back in team and started forward but shared ruck time with Roughead. Steady.	5
6	NM	Lead ruck. Copped a corkie in second term, but returned to fray.	5
7	Adel	Did well in the ruck and at least matched Jacobs. Making life hard for Minson to get back in.	5
8	Melb	Rucked against Gawn and did well to nullify him. Real win for the team.	6
9	GWS	Did some good things in the ruck with 23 hit-outs and decent up forward.	5
10	Coll	Lead ruck at start. Good in early stages, but Grundy had the edge overall.	5
11	WCE	Two goals proved crucial in a tight game and took the honours clearly from Naitanui.	6
12	Port	Tag teamed with Jordan Roughead to dominate the hit-outs.	6
13	Geel	Rotated through the ruck but had little impact at stoppages or when in attack.	4
15	VFL	42 hit-outs, four clearances and two contested marks. Battled hard.	–
16		Didn’t play for Footscray VFL.
17		Injured.
18		Foot.
19		Foot.
20		Foot.
21		Foot.
22	VFL	Had 22 hit-outs and took three contested marks. Played his role.	–
23	VFL	Two hit-outs and day was done after a head knock.	–
EF	VFL	Shared ruck duties wit Minson against Jamar and played a bit forward. OK.	–
SF	VFL	Nine marks (three contested) and 17 hit-outs. Plenty of game time in ruck.	–
PF	VFL	Two goals from five marks and took a turn in the ruck. Helped break game open.	–
GF		Senior emergency.

2015 Season

1		–
2		–
3	VFL	29 hitouts opposed to Hale. Got the better of the matchup.	–
4	VFL	Dominated in the ruck. 22 hitouts and four big goals.	–
5	VFL	Didn’t have the impact required in ruck or forward.	–
6	VFL	Bye.	–
7	VFL	Not in great form at present. Simpson had his measure.	–
8	VFL	Dominated in the ruck with 52 hitouts. 21 possessions too.	–
9	VFL	Rucked well and pressed forward for two goals.	–
10	VFL	Wasn’t able to have the impact he’d hope to have.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	30 hitouts and a goal but quiet around the ground.	–
13	VFL	Struggled to have an impact opposed to Holmes/Hickey.	–
14	VFL	Strong ruck display with 16 possessions and 44 telling hitouts.	–
15	VFL	Good game in ruck and attack. Two goals and 39 hitouts.	–
16	Geel	Struggled to combat Blicavs’ mobility and in the end subbed out.	4
17	Coll	Took on both Grundy and Witts and held his own in ruck.	6
18	Ess	Won ruck battle over Giles. Got into good spots but marks didn’t stick.	5
19	Port	Worked hard against Lobbe and Ryder and gave good service to his mids.	6
20	Melb	Gave away inches to Gawn but played a good followers game reading taps.	6
21	WCE	Couldn’t compete with Naitanui.	3
22		Thigh.
23		Thigh.
EF	VFL	Lowered colors in ruck to Giles. Poor outing.	–

2014 Season

1	WCE	Looked right out of his depth forward or ruck. Struggled big time.	1
2	PM	Rucked and spent time in attack. Solid game.	–
3	VFL	Played both in the ruck and up forward. Did well.	–
4		Didn’t play for Footscray VFL.
5	VFL	Rucked well and got a bit of footy around the ground.	–
6	Adel	Monstered Hartigan early then was barely sighted and ultimately subbed out.	3
7	VFL	Competed hard against Wallace to give Dogs first use.	–
8	VFL	Just the one goal but very good in ruck and tackled hard.	–
9	VFL	Bye.	–
10	VFL	Had 56 hitouts against undersized Coburg rucks. Dominant.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Dominated ruck (41 hitouts) and marked well around ground.	–
13	VFL	Did well in the ruck again with 34 hitouts and a goal.	–
14	VFL	Combined with Cordy to get the better of Brodie Grundy.	–
15	VFL	Dominated the ruck and had 25 touches at ground level. Super.	–
16	VFL	Dominated the ruck with a huge 58 hitouts, six marks.	–
17		Senior emergency.
18	VFL	Gave midfielders first use with 59 hitouts in big win.	–
19	Haw	Took a couple of good grabs and kicked two goals. Powerful type.	5
20	StK	Strong hands and helped out in ruck without having big stats.	4
21	NM	Disappointing around the ground and didn’t take a mark.	1
22	Syd	Outpointed by Pyke in ruck. Subbed out with head knock in second term.	1
23	GWS	Rotated through ruck from front half. No real impact in either role.	2
QF		–
SF	VFL	37 hitouts and a goal as the Dogs’ double-teamed Port’s ruck.	–
PF	VFL	Smashed Lowden in the ruck to give Dogs’ the impetus.	–
GF		–

2013 Season

1	VFL	Rotated in the ruck and was just fair.	–
2	VFL	Bye.	–
3	Rich	Late inclusion for Cordy and had no impact on the game.	2
4	VFL	Battled hard after disappointing in seniors last week.	–
5	VFL	Worked hard but windy conditions didn’t suit.	–
6	VFL	Battled hard but dropped multiple marks.	–
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	VFL	Best big man on the ground in tight win over Frankston.	–
9	VFL	Influential display in the ruck. Gave Seagulls first use.	–
10	VFL	Among the Seagulls’ best again in the ruck. Competed hard.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Did well again in the ruck and pushed forward for a goal.	–
13	VFL	Spent time both forward and in the ruck. OK without starring.	–
14	VFL	Dominated the hitouts and competed hard around the ground.	–
15	VFL	Bye.	–
16	VFL	Strong in the ruck and took a few telling contested marks.	–
17	VFL	Toiled hard in the ruck in less than favorable conditions.	–
18	VFL	Controlled the ruck and had sticky hands in marking contests.	–
19	Syd	Big youngster began brilliantly with two goals. A prospect.	4
20	Carl	Started deep forward and crashed a few packs without clunking any marks.	4
21	Adel	Four goals and kick-started side with two early ones. Handy contribution.	7
22	Bris	Missed couple of chances in front of goal that could have made a difference.	2
23	Melb	Beaten by McDonald, but could’ve kicked four goals. Impressive finish to season.	5
QF	VFL	Sat out the second half after a heavy collision.	–
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

1	VFL	Good showing again. Progressing well.	–
3	VFL	Rucked well and competed hard around the ground.	–
4	VFL	Strong game controlling the ruck.	–
5	VFL	Battled hard in the ruck to give onballers first use.	–
6	VFL	Beaten in the ruck on a dirty day for the Seagulls	–
12	VFL	Returned to the side, was the Seagulls best in the ruck.	–
13	Bris	Battled hard and didn’t look too bad at times. Something to work with.	4
14	Ess	Shows some promising signs as a back-up big man.	3
15	Frem	Subbed out after having no impact on the big ground.	3
17	VFL	Added a goal and competed fairly well.	–
18	VFL	Tried hard but the wet weather made it a tough day.	–
19	NM	Deployed deep forward and ruck but didn’t get into the game at all.	2
20	Rich	Really struggled whether it was up forward or in ruck then subbed off.	2
21	VFL	Dominated the ruck. Impressive effort.	–
22	Geel	Grabbed a couple of nice marks but generally well held by Taylor.	3
23	Bris	Last quarter goal gave him a pass mark.	5