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Date Of Birth:
19.6.1983
Birthplace: Bundaberg
Height: 189 cm
Weight: 92 kg
Position: Fullback/Wing
NRL games prior to 2003: 3
State of Origin hero: Chris Close
Age started playing: 14
Bitten by a dog while representing the Junior Kangaroos in PNG in October 2002,
‘Croc’ is about to take the next step in his NRL career. With four tries from
his three appearances in 2002, the youngster is a frontline contender for a
vacant wing berth in 2003.
Best place to spend time away from football?
Relaxing at the TAB
Favourite food? Hungry Jack’s Grilled Chicken burger
Who has been the biggest influence on your career? My dad Dave
What age did you start playing football? Played my first game as a
14-year-old. I had always played soccer as a young fella.
What has been your most memorable match? The Australian Schoolboys test
match against New Zealand
Favourite player of all time? Gordie Tallis
Favourite movie? Bad Boys
If you could be any other person – who would it be? Anna Kournikova’s
boyfriend
If you had a superpower, what would it be? Superman’s strength
Hardest hitter in the game? Carl Webb
Most respected player in the game? Shane Webcke
Did you excel in any other sports as a junior? I played for Queensland in
Cricket and soccer
If you could have any four guests at a dinner party, who would they be?
Muhammad Ali, my girlfriend, Anna Kournikova and Jennifer Aniston
What club did you support as a junior? Broncos
What is the ultimate – playing for Australia, playing Origin, or winning a
premiership? Playing origin footy would be the pinnacle for me.
