Senior List

Campbell Brown was the GC SUNS fourth uncontracted player signing.

Originally taken by Hawthorn with Pick 32 of the 2001 National Draft, Brown debuted the following year, earned a NAB AFL Rising Star nomination while he was at it, and went on to amass 159 games with Hawks.

His tenacity down back was rewarded with All Australian selection as a relatively undersized centre half back after an astonishing 2007 season that saw him beat more fancied opponents with monotonous regularity. He has twice been selected to play for Australia in International Rules against Ireland, and was a crucial member of Hawthorn’s famous 2008 Grand Final victory over then premiership favourite Geelong. 

The Hawthorn premiership player had an up-and-down first season at the GC SUNS, missing four weeks through suspension, another four with a broken pelvis. On the field, he was tough, uncompromising and did his job most weeks. 

After playing mostly in defence in 2011, Brown played more in attack in 2012, where his customary attack on the footy and defensive pressure helped create opportunities for his teammates.

Brown kicked 22 goals in 2012, but will face a delayed start to 2013, with a six week suspension for rough conduct incurred from the Round 23 clash with Adelaide.