Callum Chambers
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Callum Chambers is an Australian rules football
er who has played in the Australian Football League
.
He was recruited as the number 13 draft pick in the 1997 AFL Draft
from Lucknow, Victoria. Callum made his debut for the West Coast Eagles
in Round 10, 2000 against Hawthorn
.
He was a very skilled and essential player for the club while they were struggling at the bottom of the ladder during the 2001–2002 seasons. However, as the Eagles' midfield was flooded with new talent, he struggled to make an impact and be selected for games on a consistent basis.
During this period, he played many games in the WAFL
; initially for West Coast's WAFL-affiliate, East Perth
(2000-01); and then (after that affiliation ended) with West Perth
(2002-04). He won a WAFL premiership at each club, in 2000 and 2003 respectively.
Chambers was traded to the Carlton Football Club
at the end of the 2004 season. There was much hype surrounding Callum at the club, as he was the fastest player over long distances in the history of the club, dashing long-distance records in trials. He showed glimpses of brilliance as he helped the team to win the 2005 Pre-Season premiership. However, his form faded away fast in the main season struggled to have much impact at AFL level, playing most of his 2006 for the Northern Bullants
seniors. He was delisted at the end of the 2006 season.
From 2007 until 2010, Chambers returned to the West Perth Football Club. In 2008, Chambers played an excellent season, and finished second for the Sandover Medal
, two votes behind Peel's Hayden Ballantyne
. Chambers retired from playing at the end of 2010.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er who has played in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
.
He was recruited as the number 13 draft pick in the 1997 AFL Draft
1997 AFL Draft
The 1997 AFL Draft was held at the conclusion of the 1997 Australian Football League season. A pre-season draft was also held prior to the 1998 season....
from Lucknow, Victoria. Callum made his debut for the West Coast Eagles
West Coast Eagles
The West Coast Eagles are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League. The club is based in Perth, Western Australia. The club was founded in 1986 and played its first games in the 1987 season. Its current home ground is Subiaco Oval...
in Round 10, 2000 against Hawthorn
Hawthorn Football Club
The Hawthorn Football Club, nicknamed the Hawks, is a professional Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League . The club, founded in 1902, is the youngest of the Victorian-based teams in the AFL. The team play in Brown & Gold vertically striped guernseys...
.
He was a very skilled and essential player for the club while they were struggling at the bottom of the ladder during the 2001–2002 seasons. However, as the Eagles' midfield was flooded with new talent, he struggled to make an impact and be selected for games on a consistent basis.
During this period, he played many games in the WAFL
West Australian Football League
The West Australian Football League is an Australian rules football league based in Perth, Western Australia. The WAFL is the second-most popular in the state, behind the nation-wide Australian Football League...
; initially for West Coast's WAFL-affiliate, East Perth
East Perth Football Club
The East Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Royals, is an Australian rules football club that is a member of the West Australian Football League...
(2000-01); and then (after that affiliation ended) with West Perth
West Perth Football Club
The West Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Falcons, is an Australian rules football club located in Joondalup, Western Australia, competing in the West Australian Football League . It is the oldest existing Australian rules football club in Western Australia. It competes in the West Australian...
(2002-04). He won a WAFL premiership at each club, in 2000 and 2003 respectively.
Chambers was traded to the Carlton Football Club
Carlton Football Club
The Carlton Football Club is a professional Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club competes in the Australian Football League, and was one of the eight founding members of that competition in 1897...
at the end of the 2004 season. There was much hype surrounding Callum at the club, as he was the fastest player over long distances in the history of the club, dashing long-distance records in trials. He showed glimpses of brilliance as he helped the team to win the 2005 Pre-Season premiership. However, his form faded away fast in the main season struggled to have much impact at AFL level, playing most of his 2006 for the Northern Bullants
Northern Bullants
Northern Blues Football Club is a long-established Australian rules football club based in Preston and currently playing in the Victorian Football League representing the central and outer areas of Melbourne...
seniors. He was delisted at the end of the 2006 season.
From 2007 until 2010, Chambers returned to the West Perth Football Club. In 2008, Chambers played an excellent season, and finished second for the Sandover Medal
Sandover Medal
The Sandover Medal is an Australian rules football award, given annually since 1921 to the fairest and best player in the West Australian Football League...
, two votes behind Peel's Hayden Ballantyne
Hayden Ballantyne
Hayden Ballantyne is an Australian rules footballer, who was selected by Fremantle in the 2008 AFL Draft. He was recruited from Peel Thunder in the WAFL...
. Chambers retired from playing at the end of 2010.