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Carlton welcomed 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 by 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.