Shannon Campbell (born 24 September 1996) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Brisbane Lions in the AFL Women's.

Shannon Campbell
Campbell playing for Brisbane in the 2022 season 7 Grand Final
Personal information
Full name Shannon Campbell
Date of birth (1996-09-24) 24 September 1996 (age 28)[1]
Place of birth Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Original team(s) Wilston Grange (QWAFL)[1]
Draft Free agent, 2016
Debut Round 1, 2017, Brisbane vs. Melbourne, at Casey Fields
Height 171 cm (5 ft 7 in)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club Brisbane
Number 20[1]
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2017– Brisbane 75 (8)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2023 season.
Career highlights
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Early life

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Campbell was born in 1996 in Sunshine Coast, Queensland. She played her early football with the Maroochydore before moving to Brisbane to play for Wilston Grange when she was drafted.[1]

AFLW career

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Campbell was recruited by Brisbane as a free agent before the 2017 season. She made her debut in the Lions' inaugural game against Melbourne at Casey Fields on 5 February 2017.[3]

Brisbane signed Campbell for the 2018 season during the trade period in May 2017.[4]

Campbell signed on with Brisbane for 2 more years on 15 June 2021.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Brisbane Lions AFL Women's Players". Brisbane Lions. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  2. ^ "SHANNON CAMPBELL". Australian Football. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  3. ^ "AFLW 2017 round one: Melbourne Demons v Brisbane Lions". Herald Sun. 5 February 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  4. ^ "AFLW: All the clubs' full lists after trade period - AFL.com.au". afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  5. ^ "Stars Sign and the Future Looks Bright". Lions Media. 15 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
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