Congrats to the most underrated and and unappreciated player of the last 10 years. Whilst some footy insiders have lauded Campbell for his efforts over the years, few casual fans have given him the time of day. When they do so, it is usually to relegate him to the status of "soft", "ineffective", "traitor", and a "dibby dobbder". Whilst this is to an extent expected from opposition clubs, its been sad that supporters from our own club have taken this attitude towards him.
Most Richmond supporters would much rather prefer to see a Richardson soar, or a Matty Knights give a look away hand pass than see an unassuming player who only looks good on the stat sheets. Wayne never has and never will have the finesse of a Knights, or the ability to inspire that an on-song Richardson has. Perhaps that is why he was omitted from the Richmond Team of the Century, whilst his more fancied peers were included.
But with Wayne it has never been about inspiring, or pleasing others. It has been about getting the job done, and that he has done better than anybody else at Richmond for a long long time. He never goes missing, always busts his balls and runs his heart out every week. He doesn't have sooks like Richo, he doesn't have quiet days like Knighter occasionally did. He just puts his head down, grits his teeth and fights on to the bitter death.
This is why in my opinion he has been the only shining star in twenty years of darkness at Punt Road. And the time has come for some affirmation, and here it is. Congrats Cambo 250 QUALITY games. You're the best.
You asked for it Rosy, LOL.