AFL draft 2024: Scott Camporeale’s twins Ben and Lucas prepare to carry on Carlton legacy

They are the sons of Blues royalty. Now, Ben and Lucas Camporeale are ready to carry on their dad’s legacy in navy blue — and can’t wait to get started.

Carlton father-son prospects Ben and Lucas Camporeale say they are excited by the possibility of following in their father’s footsteps and joining the Navy Blues in November.

The South Australian twins – who are the sons of 1995 premiership player Scott – have been in Melbourne this week for the AFL national draft combine as two of the top-65 draft prospects in the country.

Ben is a right-footed midfielder who has developed his inside game this year, while Lucas is a left-footed outside wingman or halfback.

“It’s pretty cool to think about,” Ben said when asked about the idea of being drafted together to Carlton.

“You want to carry on the last name if you can and to play together would be pretty cool. But at the end of the day we’re happy just to get the opportunity.

“You have chats about what it might look like in the future. I would be lying if I said we didn’t. It’s a bit unknown at the moment but we’re both just trying to get around each other as best as we can.”

Former Blue Scott Camporeale with his twin boys and rising footy stars, Ben and Lucas. Picture: Keryn Stevens

The twins both trained at Carlton for a week during pre-season as part of the AFL Academy program, Ben staying with Sam Walsh and Lucas living with Adam Cerra.

“You just learn so much from them,” Lucas said.

“They’re more than players, they’re people. But just what they do on their off days was a big one for me. The recovery, the pilates and pools and all that. It’s just amazing to see how much effort and how much they put into their body because it’s their main asset and why they get paid so much.”

Ben Camporeale vs Vic Metro:
team high 29 touches @ 76%
10 contested
game high 7 inside 50s
equal team high 7 marks
4 intercepts
4 tackles
3 clearances
3 rebound 50s
434 metres gained
2 score involvements pic.twitter.com/aMTqxNJYf3

— Carlton Blues Fans (@CarltonFCBlues) July 2, 2024

A fitting winner of SA's U18 MVP award as the Croweaters' most consistent midfielder.
Ben Camporeale was back at it for @GlenelgFC in @SANFL U18s on Saturday, racking up 32 disposals & 7 clearances. #AFLDrafthttps://t.co/vVLIWgVwE3pic.twitter.com/RvSZfp3xla

— Zac Milbank (@zacmilbank) July 11, 2024

Both boys grew up Adelaide fans while their father was working at the Crows, but have switched their allegiances to the Blues in more recent years.

Scott — who played 252 AFL games — has been a big support but has also tried to let the twins tread their own football paths.

“He’s there if we want to have a chat and he’s been there and done it, pretty successful,” Ben said.

“But at the end of the day, it’s our journey. He wants us to figure it out for ourselves.”

Ben is not testing at the combine as he recovers from a hamstring injury but Lucas took part in the 2km time trial on Friday and will be put through agility and speed tests on Sunday.

Originally published as AFL draft 2024: Scott Camporeale’s twins Ben and Lucas prepare to carry on Carlton legacy