Fred Campbell (Australian footballer) facts for kids

Fred Campbell was an Australian rules footballer. He played in the top-level AFL for two different teams. Fred played for the Sydney Swans in 1999. He then played for the St Kilda Football Club in 2000.

Fred was born on December 14, 1979. He was known for his skills on the field. He played a total of 12 games in his AFL career.

Fred Campbell's Football Journey

Starting in Alice Springs

Fred Campbell began his football career far from the big city AFL clubs. He played for the Pioneer Football Club. This club is located in Alice Springs, in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is part of the CAFL.

Joining the Sydney Swans

In 1997, Fred was chosen to join an AFL team. This happened during the 1997 AFL draft. The Sydney Swans picked him as their 40th choice. This was a big moment for Fred. Interestingly, the Swans also picked Adam Goodes just a few picks later. Adam Goodes became a very famous player. He won many awards and played over 350 games.

Fred played five games for the Sydney Swans. This was during the 1999 AFL season. After this season, Fred decided to leave the club. He wanted to go back home to Alice Springs.

Playing for St Kilda

Even after returning home, Fred still had a chance to play AFL. In the 2000 Pre-season draft, the St Kilda Football Club chose him. This gave him another opportunity to play at the highest level.

Fred played seven more games in the 2000 AFL season for St Kilda. After this season, he once again decided to return to Alice Springs. He finished his AFL career having played 12 games in total.

External Links

• Fred Campbell's playing statistics from AFL Tables