Season in short:

Although only playing seven senior games, Tom Campbell capped off a consistent year in the VFL finishing third in the J.J. Liston Trophy with 15 votes.

So good was his year, he was ahead of the count at the end of round 15, but did not play another game after being elevated to the senior side for the final five games of the AFL season.

 PLAYER PROFILE: View Tom Campbell's player profile and 2014 season statistics.

After two games throughout the year, Campbell got his chance again at AFL level in round 19 and quite literally grabbed it with both hands. Campbell took three contested marks inside 50 and kicked two goals, cementing his spot in the side for the remainder of the season.

 

The stat that mattered:

Campbell led the VFL best and fairest count after round 15, before returning to the AFL side for the remainder of the season.

 

What they said:

“I’ve been working really hard in the VFL for the last few months, the messaging to me has been really clear about what I need to do and to kick a couple of goals was really good.” – Tom Campbell following his return to the senior side in round 19.