Described as an aggressive and all-action type of player who was solidly built, he joined South Fremantle in 1975[1] where he generally played at centre half forward.
Campbell was an instantly recognizable figure on the field wearing his protective helmet worn as a result of a head injury he suffered early in his career.
[2] In 1977 Campbell represented Western Australia in the first State of Origin match where he played on a half back flank.
Campbell was a member of the South Fremantle 1980 WAFL Grand Final side that defeated Swan Districts.
His son, Warren later played for St Mary's, South Fremantle (including in the 1997 WAFL Grand Final winning side[3]) and North Melbourne in the Australian Football League.