Shane Crawford, superstar, rose from humble beginnings in tiny Finley, New South Wales, to win a Brownlow Medal and finally take his place on the biggest stage in Australia – grand final day at the MCG – after sixteen years of giving the game everything he had. This is the story of how he did it.
When Crawf debuted for Hawthorn Football Club in 1993, little did he know that he would become the face of the club, his amazing performance the only thing that kept players and supporters going throughout the turmoil of a proposed merger, sacked coaches and relocation. There were times he thought of leaving but something held him back. And all the while he was carving out a successful media career via the legendary House of Bulger.
Behind the scenes, Shane Crawford, consummate entertainer, is a family man with traditional values that revolve around hard work, loyalty, getting the most out of yourself and having a good time. Whether it's playing competitive sport, or playing the clown on The Footy Show, one thing's for sure – Crawf will give it his all. He doesn't hold anything back.
If anyone deserved a fairytale ending to their 305-game career, it was Shane Crawford. And, in the most unlikely circumstances, he got it.
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