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**Robert** **Campbell**
	; Robert Campbell playing for Hawthorn during the 2007 AFL Season
Personal information
Birth	2 June 1982 (age 27)
Recruited from	Rutherglen/Murray U18
Height and weight	200cm / 110kg
Playing career¹
Debut	2002, Hawthorn vs. Richmond, at MCG
Team(s)	Hawthorn (2002-2009) 116 games, 25 goals
	¹ Statistics to end of 2009 season
Career highlights
	* Honours AFL Premiership Player (2008);

For other persons named Robert Campbell, see Robert Campbell (disambiguation).

Robert Campbell (born 2 June 1982) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Hawthorn Hawks. At 200cm tall, he made his AFL debut in 2002. After appearing sporadically for his first few seasons, Campbell starred in 2006 with 230 disposals and 300 hit outs, playing in each of the club's 22 games.

In 2007, he became the Hawks' first choice ruckman with Peter Everitt's departure. He played in every game for the season, including two finals appearances.

Campbell has a reputation for providing value around the ground with his strength and tenacious attitude. Campbell was rewarded for his efforts with a premiership medallion after the Hawks upset Geelong in the 2008 grand final.

In percentage terms, no other top AFL ruckman hits the ball to the advantage of his on-ballers more often than Campbell.[1]

He has evolved into one of the competition’s most durable and reliable ruckmen, missing only one of the Hawks’ past 71 matches. He was first for Hawthorns hit-outs last season, averaging about 15 a match. Tough competitor who handles the ball well for his size, tackles ferociously and can fill key-position roles when needed. He finished 13th in the best and fairest award.

Highly underrated in the AFL, Campbell gets the job done for the Hawks and is a crucial part of the Premiership side, as the number one Ruckman at the Hawks.

Draft History: 2001 Rookie Elevation (Hawthorn).

[edit] Retirement

Robert Campbell announced his early retirement at the 2009 Hawthorn Peter Crimmins Medal Count on Saturday the 3rd of October due to a knee injury. A tearful Campbell thanked fans, players, family, friends and coaching staff in a heartfelt speech.

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