Career : 2025 -
Debut : TBD
Carlton Player No. TBD
Games : 0 *
Goals : 0 *
Guernsey No. 16 (2025 - ?)
Height : 186 cm (6'1")
Weight : TBA
DOB: 21 July, 2006
The Carlton Football Club is thrilled to welcome father-son recruit Ben Camporeale, after being selected at pick No.43 in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft. Recruited from Glenelg, the right footer is well regarded for his significant running ability and immense work rate, thriving in contested situations to drive his team forward from the middle of the ground. At 186cm, his size is complemented with quick decision-making skills and clean hands, with his leadership skills demonstrated by being named as the vice-captain of South Australia’s under-18 side. Forging a reputation as a consistent and competitive inside midfielder, he impressed in the national carnival, averaging 26.8 disposals and 4.5 clearances, winning SA’s MVP award as well as being named in the All-Australian team. Capping off the year, the 18-year-old also claimed the McCallum-Tomkins Medal after only playing six games in the SANFL Under 18s where he averaged an outstanding 31.7 disposals and 6.7 clearances. Ben is the son of Blues premiership player and All-Australian Scott Camporeale, who kicked 200 goals across 233 games for Carlton, earning himself a place in the Club’s Hall of Fame in 2016. The boyhood Blue has been a frequent visitor to IKON Park over the last three years, taking part in the Carlton Academy, having spent time training with the Blues’ AFL playing group to give him the perfect grounding to step into life as an elite footballer. He joins a rich history of father-sons, including names such as Lance Whitnall, Jarrad Waite and new teammate Jack Silvagni. Carlton was also the first club to have both an official father-son (Harvey Dunn, 1951) and father-daughter (Abbie McKay, 2019) recruit. He also arrives as another Blue with a link to the Glenelg Football Club, including the likes of Stephen Kernahan, Andrew McKay and Bryce Gibbs as well as new teammate Ashton Moir. Head of List Management Nick Austin said the Club was thrilled to see Camporeale in the Navy Blue. “We are so glad to have Ben join the Blues as a father-son selection,” Austin said. “Ben has had a terrific year, making a name for himself as an inside mid who uses his running and ball-winning nous to link up with teammates down the ground. “We loved what he was able to do not only for Glenelg but for South Australia in the National Championships this year, proving he will fit right in with our midfield group, learning and developing alongside the senior players. “The extended time he has spent at the Club as part of the Carlton Academy has given him a great foundation to launch his career, and we look forward to seeing him putting all his hard work from the year into his pre-season. “We are excited to officially welcome Ben to IKON Park, and have a Camporeale in the Navy Blue once again.” - Carlton Media.
Carlton fans have been anticipating the arrival of Ben Camporeale for some time now, along with twin brother, Lucas Camporeale. The talented siblings are set to end up at Princes Park come draft time, where their father Scott played 233 games and won the 1995 premiership. Ben is the right-footed, stronger and more inside-leaning inverse of lean left-footed outside runner, Lucas. Both boys have long been staples of the South Australian pathway. They featured in the state’s Under 16 and 18 representative sides, with Ben named vice-captain of the latter this year. He also earned AFL Academy selection after being named best afield in the 2023 National Futures game on AFL Grand Final day. Camporeale’s individual accolades have not stopped there. He was a consistent figure during South Australia’s National Championships campaign this year, averaging 26.8 disposals and 4.5 clearances to earn state MVP and All-Australian honours. He even took out the McCallum-Tomkins Medal in a four-way tie off just six SANFL Under 18 games. His prolific nature could be observed across each level, even in his one and only Reserves outing alongside Lucas. Ben stuffed the stats sheet with 22 disposals, eight tackles and six clearances on that day, as Glenelg picked up a thrilling two-point win over Sturt. That was his final appearance for the Bays in 2024, due to a hamstring strain. It is just about a formality at this point that Camporeale will end up at Carlton at some point in the National Draft. Amongst an even and quite talented crop, featuring arguably just outside the top 30 prospects will favour the Blues. He may well attract a bid outside of the 40-range, especially given his club ties and the depth of other talent readily available. Either way, he offers good connection through the middle of the ground and traits which will hold up at the next level. There remains plenty to improve on, but Camporeale is well on track to add to his father’s legacy at Princes Park. - AFL Draft Guide.
Recruited from Glenelg (SANFL) / Brighton SA.
Debut : TBD
Carlton Player No. TBD
Games : 0 *
Goals : 0 *
Guernsey No. 16 (2025 - ?)
Height : 186 cm (6'1")
Weight : TBA
DOB: 21 July, 2006
The Carlton Football Club is thrilled to welcome father-son recruit Ben Camporeale, after being selected at pick No.43 in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft. Recruited from Glenelg, the right footer is well regarded for his significant running ability and immense work rate, thriving in contested situations to drive his team forward from the middle of the ground. At 186cm, his size is complemented with quick decision-making skills and clean hands, with his leadership skills demonstrated by being named as the vice-captain of South Australia’s under-18 side. Forging a reputation as a consistent and competitive inside midfielder, he impressed in the national carnival, averaging 26.8 disposals and 4.5 clearances, winning SA’s MVP award as well as being named in the All-Australian team. Capping off the year, the 18-year-old also claimed the McCallum-Tomkins Medal after only playing six games in the SANFL Under 18s where he averaged an outstanding 31.7 disposals and 6.7 clearances. Ben is the son of Blues premiership player and All-Australian Scott Camporeale, who kicked 200 goals across 233 games for Carlton, earning himself a place in the Club’s Hall of Fame in 2016. The boyhood Blue has been a frequent visitor to IKON Park over the last three years, taking part in the Carlton Academy, having spent time training with the Blues’ AFL playing group to give him the perfect grounding to step into life as an elite footballer. He joins a rich history of father-sons, including names such as Lance Whitnall, Jarrad Waite and new teammate Jack Silvagni. Carlton was also the first club to have both an official father-son (Harvey Dunn, 1951) and father-daughter (Abbie McKay, 2019) recruit. He also arrives as another Blue with a link to the Glenelg Football Club, including the likes of Stephen Kernahan, Andrew McKay and Bryce Gibbs as well as new teammate Ashton Moir. Head of List Management Nick Austin said the Club was thrilled to see Camporeale in the Navy Blue. “We are so glad to have Ben join the Blues as a father-son selection,” Austin said. “Ben has had a terrific year, making a name for himself as an inside mid who uses his running and ball-winning nous to link up with teammates down the ground. “We loved what he was able to do not only for Glenelg but for South Australia in the National Championships this year, proving he will fit right in with our midfield group, learning and developing alongside the senior players. “The extended time he has spent at the Club as part of the Carlton Academy has given him a great foundation to launch his career, and we look forward to seeing him putting all his hard work from the year into his pre-season. “We are excited to officially welcome Ben to IKON Park, and have a Camporeale in the Navy Blue once again.” - Carlton Media.
Carlton fans have been anticipating the arrival of Ben Camporeale for some time now, along with twin brother, Lucas Camporeale. The talented siblings are set to end up at Princes Park come draft time, where their father Scott played 233 games and won the 1995 premiership. Ben is the right-footed, stronger and more inside-leaning inverse of lean left-footed outside runner, Lucas. Both boys have long been staples of the South Australian pathway. They featured in the state’s Under 16 and 18 representative sides, with Ben named vice-captain of the latter this year. He also earned AFL Academy selection after being named best afield in the 2023 National Futures game on AFL Grand Final day. Camporeale’s individual accolades have not stopped there. He was a consistent figure during South Australia’s National Championships campaign this year, averaging 26.8 disposals and 4.5 clearances to earn state MVP and All-Australian honours. He even took out the McCallum-Tomkins Medal in a four-way tie off just six SANFL Under 18 games. His prolific nature could be observed across each level, even in his one and only Reserves outing alongside Lucas. Ben stuffed the stats sheet with 22 disposals, eight tackles and six clearances on that day, as Glenelg picked up a thrilling two-point win over Sturt. That was his final appearance for the Bays in 2024, due to a hamstring strain. It is just about a formality at this point that Camporeale will end up at Carlton at some point in the National Draft. Amongst an even and quite talented crop, featuring arguably just outside the top 30 prospects will favour the Blues. He may well attract a bid outside of the 40-range, especially given his club ties and the depth of other talent readily available. Either way, he offers good connection through the middle of the ground and traits which will hold up at the next level. There remains plenty to improve on, but Camporeale is well on track to add to his father’s legacy at Princes Park. - AFL Draft Guide.
Recruited from Glenelg (SANFL) / Brighton SA.