An Indigenous Australian, Bamblett played as a forward and who won the 1982 Morrish Medal, as the best and fairest player in the VFL Under 19's competition.
[1] The following year he made his senior debut, against Collingwood in the opening round of the 1983 VFL season, kicking two goals.
[2] Bamblett trained at Richmond in the 1984 pre-season but they couldn't come to an agreement with Melbourne on a transfer fee.
Clearance issues meant he was unable to play a senior game and upon receiving an offer from Footscray, returned to Victoria during the season.
[2] Two of his nephews, Chris Egan and Andrew Lovett, both played in the Australian Football League.