Robert Wallace Bruce Campbell (2 May 1890 – 16 October 1964) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton, Fitzroy and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Bruce Campbell | |||
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 Campbell in 1911 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Robert Wallace Bruce Campbell | ||
| Date of birth | 2 May 1890 | ||
| Place of birth | Richmond, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 16 October 1964 (aged 74) | ||
| Place of death | Preston, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Subiaco (WAFL)[1] | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1911 | Carlton | 3 (0) | |
| 1911–1912 | Fitzroy | 15 (27) | |
| 1920 | Melbourne | 5 (4) | |
| Total | 23 (31) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1920. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Campbell, a Victorian by birth, was brought up in Western Australia and debuted for Subiaco in 1908.[2]
He started his VFL career at Carlton, appearing in the opening three rounds of the 1911 season.[3] His first two league game ended in draws and the third was decided by a margin of just two points.[3] They would be the only games he played for Carlton and he finished the season at Fitzroy.[3]
Used as a forward, Campbell made an immediate impression at his new club and despite only playing the second half of the season was their leading goal-kicker with 25 goals.[3] He would only make six appearances in 1912 and decided to return to Subiaco.
Campbell continued playing for Subiaco until 1919, although he missed three seasons during the war. He was a member of Subiaco's 1913 and 1915 premiership winning teams.[2]
In 1920 he once again returned to Victoria and despite being 30 years of age was signed by Melbourne. He however played only five senior games.[3]
He would go on to become a lieutenant in the Australian Army, having volunteered to serve in World War II.[4]
References edit
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ^ a b Devaney, John. "Bruce Campbell". Australian Football.
- ^ a b c d e AFL Tables: Bruce Campbell
- ^ WW2 Nominal Roll: Robert Wallace Bruce Campbell