Round 18 Anytime Fitness Men’s Rising Star: Joey Campigli

The VAFA congratulates Joey Campigli from Old Brighton who has received the Anytime Fitness Rising Star nomination for Round 18. Joey’s breakout performance came in Round 15 where he booted 5 goals and took 12 marks. He has been a proficient addition to the Tonners’ forward line.

What the club said:

Joey joined us in 2023 as an Under 19 out of the school. He was the leading goal kicker and Best and Fairest for the Under 19s last year, following in his brother Finn’s footsteps who won back to back Under 19s Best and Fairests in 2018 and 2019.

Joey is an understated hard worker who has put a lot of effort into getting himself ready for the step up to senior footy. He doesn’t say much, just goes about his business quietly and professionally. He has very quickly earned the respect and admiration of his senior team mates who love playing with Smokin’ Joe.

Coach Marcel Bruin said “Jonah forced his way into the senior side after a string of terrific performances at U19 level having made his senior debut midway through the 2023 season. He has thoroughly taken to the forward role, complementing our group holistically and making the forward group really dynamic. Joey’s a very talented athlete with a great work rate, competing strongly in the air and when the ball hits the ground Joey’s speed and ability to close space quickly can put opposition defenders under real pressure.”