[1] On 29 December 2013, it was announced that Campbell had been appointed as the AFL National Umpiring Director replacing Jeff Gieschen and he commenced in his new role in mid-January 2014.

Campbell was regarded as a very consistent player who played in the forward line, the backline and on the wing, before becoming the prime mover in the Richmond midfield during the mid-to-late 1990s with a reputation as a first-class decision maker.

[3] Campbell won the Jack Dyer Medal (the award for the Best and Fairest player at the Richmond Football Club) four times, in 1995, 1997, 1999 and 2002.

Campbell also received two All-Australian guernseys (awarded to players adjudged the best in their positions in the AFL competition) in 1995 and 1999.

[4][3] Campbell had a five-year stint in non-playing roles at Richmond, his last being Manager of VFL Strategy.