Angus Crichton
{{Short description|Australia international rugby league footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2016}}
{{Use Australian English|date=August 2016}}
{{Infobox rugby league biography
|name = Angus "Gus" Crichton
|fullname = Angus Crichton
|image = Angus Crichton 2021 RLWC winner.jpg
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1996|02|05}}
|birth_place = Temora, New South Wales, Australia
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|weight = {{convert|102|kg|stlb|abbr=on}}
|position = {{rlp|SR}}
|club1 = South Sydney
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|year1end = 18
|appearances1 = 55
|tries1 = 11
|goals1 = 0
|fieldgoals1 = 0
|points1 = 44
|club2 = Sydney Roosters
|year2start = 2019
|year2end = present
|appearances2 = 132
|tries2 = 35
|goals2 = 0
|fieldgoals2 = 0
|points2 = 140
|teamA = {{nowrap|New South Wales}}
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|yearAend = present
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|triesA = 1
|goalsA = 0
|fieldgoalsA = 0
|pointsA = 4
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|goalsB = 0
|fieldgoalsB = 0
|pointsB = 4
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Angus Crichton (born 5 February 1996) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a {{rlp|sr}} forward for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League (NRL) and Australia at international level.
He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL. He has played for New South Wales in State of Origin, the Prime Minister's XIII. He won the 2019 NRL Grand Final with the Sydney Roosters.
Background
Crichton was born in Temora, New South Wales, Australia.
He played junior rugby union for the Young Yabbies.{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js1ZaVyk8aI&ab_channel=LetsTrotShow | title=Lets Trot Show - EP31 Lets Trot with Angus Crichton | website=YouTube | date=21 May 2024 }} He then boarded at The Scots College (Sydney), where he played rugby union.[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-14/australian-rugby-union-wallabies-wallaroos-grassroots-schools/102464748 RA & the private schoolboy image ABC News 14 June 2023] In 2013 he was selected in the New South Wales Schools First XV and the Australian Schoolboys XV.{{cite web|url=http://www.waratahs.com.au/ArticleDetails/tabid/140/ArticleID/9727/NSW-Schoolboys-sweep-field-to-set-up-all-NSW-final.aspx|title=NSW Schoolboys sweep field to set up all-NSW final|publisher=Waratahs.com.au|date=2013-07-05|accessdate=2016-07-16}}
Playing career
=Early career=
In 2013, Crichton played for the Australian Schoolboys rugby union team, while attending The Scots College.{{cite web|url=http://www2.rugby.com.au/News/NewsArticle/tabid/1699/ArticleID/10252/Australian-Schools-squads-ready-for-New-Zealand-and-Fiji.aspx|title=Australian Schools squads ready for New Zealand and Fiji|publisher=.rugby.com.au|date=2013-09-23|accessdate=2016-07-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807110721/http://www2.rugby.com.au/News/NewsArticle/tabid/1699/ArticleID/10252/Australian-Schools-squads-ready-for-New-Zealand-and-Fiji.aspx|archive-date=7 August 2016|url-status=dead}}
He spent some time back in rugby league with the Sydney Roosters' lower grade teams in 2014, before again playing for the Australian Schoolboys rugby union team that same year.{{cite web|author=ELOUISE HAWKEY29 Aug 2014, 9:38 a.m.|url=http://www.youngwitness.com.au/story/2522748/australian-rep/|title=Australian rep|publisher=The Young Witness|date=2014-08-29|accessdate=2016-07-16}} On 31 October 2014, he signed a 2-year contract with the South Sydney Rabbitohs starting in 2015.{{cite web|author=NRL|url=http://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2014/10/31/rabbitohs_sign_australian_schoolboys_rugby_union_player_angus_crichton_for_two_years.html|title=sign Australian Schoolboys Rugby Union Player Angus Crichton for Two Years|publisher=Rabbitohs|date=30 October 2014|accessdate=2016-07-16}}
In 2015, he played for the Rabbitohs' NYC team,{{cite web|url=https://nycdatabase.org/players/c/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616154602/http://nycdatabase.org/players/c/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=16 June 2015|title=C|publisher=Nyc Database|date=27 December 2012|accessdate=2016-07-16}} before re-signing with them late in the year on a 2-year contract until the end of 2018.{{cite web|url=http://www.zerotackle.com/burgess-officially-cleared-for-rabbitohs-return-20034/#OkML6OC2C0OFmYI3.97|title=Burgess officially cleared for Rabbitohs return|publisher=Zero Tackle|date=2015-12-20|accessdate=2016-07-16}}
=2016=
In 2016, Crichton graduated to the Rabbitohs' New South Wales Cup team, North Sydney Bears.{{cite web|author=NRL|url=http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2016/06/14/teams_intrust_super_.html|title=TEAMS | Intrust Super Premiership NSW Rd 15|publisher=NSWRL|date=14 June 2016|accessdate=2016-07-16}}
In Round 19 of the 2016 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Rabbitohs against the Brisbane Broncos.{{cite web|url=http://www.nrl.com/updated-team-lists-rabbitohs-v-broncos/tabid/10874/newsid/99234/default.aspx|title=Updated team lists: Rabbitohs v Broncos|publisher=NRL.com|date=2016-02-28|accessdate=2016-07-16}}{{cite web|author=NRL|url=http://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2016/07/16/late_mail_rd_19_2016.af_news.html|title=LATE MAIL: Rd 19, 2016|publisher=Rabbitohs|date=|accessdate=2016-07-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814224617/http://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2016/07/16/late_mail_rd_19_2016.af_news.html|archive-date=14 August 2016|url-status=dead}}
=2017=
The 2017 season was Crichton's breakout year where he earned rave reviews in an otherwise disappointing South Sydney side. He finished the season with 22 appearances and 7 tries including a hat-trick against the Gold Coast Titans.{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/double-surgery-to-have-south-sydney-forward-angus-crichton-primed-for-next-year-20170829-gy6q4u.html|title=Double surgery to have South Sydney forward Angus Crichton primed for next year|first=Chris|last=Barrett|date=29 August 2017|publisher=|accessdate=5 September 2017|via=The Sydney Morning Herald}}{{cite web|url=http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/angus-crichton-fires-south-sydney-to-big-win/news-story/ff5f992e05c6ef74da41248df53e771e|title=Johns: 'He's going right to the top'|publisher=|accessdate=5 September 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/Custom/MTItMTY5Ni00LS0tLS0tMjI4NDAtLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0t|title=Custom Match List - Rugby League Project|first=Shawn Dollin and Andrew|last=Ferguson|website=www.rugbyleagueproject.org|accessdate=5 September 2017}} On 18 December 2017, after much speculation over his future Crichton signed a 3-year deal to join South Sydney's arch rivals the Sydney Roosters on a three-year deal starting in The 2019 season.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/rabbitohs-coach-anthony-seibold-though-angus-crichton-would-stay-nrl/12ry6zs1i1rf31thqk7zo40mmw|title=Seibold thought Angus Crichton would stay|date=18 December 2017|publisher=|accessdate=15 June 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/sydney-roosters-chairman-nick-politis-defends-angus-crichton-deal-we-run-our-salary-cap-better-than-most-clubs-20171219-h07685.html|title=Sydney Roosters chairman Nick Politis defends Angus Crichton deal: 'We run our salary cap better than most clubs'|first=Andrew|last=Webster|date=19 December 2017|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|accessdate=15 June 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/angus-crichton-quits-rabbitohs-for-roosters-despite-chance-to-follow-his-longterm-plans-through-the-club/news-story/8ad62091129b67b4fa6fcb78e4403bd7|title=Dailytelegraph.com.au - Subscribe to The Daily Telegraph for exclusive stories|website=www.dailytelegraph.com.au|accessdate=15 June 2018}}
=2018=
After recurring injuries to his left middle-finger, Crichton underwent surgery to amputate the top half of the digit in the preseason.{{Cite web|title=Angus Crichton Opens Up On His Amputated Finger|url=https://www.triplem.com.au/story/angus-crichton-opens-up-on-his-amputated-finger-76192|access-date=2021-07-25|website=Triple M|language=en}} On 28 May 2018, Crichton was named to make his debut for New South Wales off the interchange bench in Game 1 of the 2018 State of Origin series at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Crichton played in all 3 matches for New South Wales as the blues won their first origin shield since 2014.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2018/07/11/crichton-hungry-for-more-origin-success/|title=Crichton Hungry for More Origin Success|date=11 July 2018 }}
=2019=
Crichton made his debut for the Sydney Roosters against his former club South Sydney in Round 1 of the 2019 NRL season at the Sydney Cricket Ground which resulted in a 26-16 loss, Crichton was involved in a scuffle with Souths player Cody Walker in the second half where Walker called Crichton a "traitor". Crichton scored his first try for the club in Round 4 against Brisbane at the same venue. Crichton was later selected to play for New South Wales in Game 1 of the 2019 State of Origin series which New South Wales would go on to lose at Suncorp Stadium. Crichton was subsequently one of the players dropped from the New South Wales team for Game 2.{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/16/paid-the-price-robinson-denies-off-field-factor-in-mitchells-nsw-axing/|title=Robinson denies off-field factor in Mitchell's NSW axing|website=NRL|date=16 June 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/state-of-origin/teams/new-south-wales/the-cheeky-toddler-sledge-that-helped-reunited-blues-break-bread/news-story/05111f19948c84c27596f859816f5d5b/|title=The cheeky toddler sledge that helped reunited Blues break bread|website=Fox Sports|date=28 May 2019}}
Crichton played for the Sydney Roosters in the club's 2019 NRL Grand Final victory over Canberra at ANZ Stadium. It was Crichton's first premiership victory as a player and the club's second consecutive premiership victory.{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-grand-final-player-ratings-roosters-and-raiders-hits-and-misses-20191006-p52y53.html/|title=NRL grand final player ratings: Roosters and Raiders hits and misses|website=SMH|date=6 October 2019}}{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/49950757/|title=Sydney Roosters beat Canberra Raiders to win NRL Grand Final|work=BBC Sport |date=6 October 2019 }}
On 7 October, Crichton was named at second row for the U23 Junior Australian side.{{cn|date=May 2025}}
=2020=
On 22 February, Crichton played for the Sydney Roosters in their 2020 World Club Challenge victory defeating St Helens 20-12.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/feb/22/st-helens-sydney-roosters-world-club-challenge-match-report/|title=Sydney Roosters are World Club champions after Manu mauls St Helens|website=www.theguardian.com|date=22 February 2020}}
In round 5 of the 2020 NRL season, Crichton scored two tries as the Sydney Roosters defeated Canterbury-Bankstown 42-6 at Bankwest Stadium.{{cite news|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-15/nrl-james-tedesco-stars-for-sydney-roosters-in-win-over-bulldogs/12357878/|title=James Tedesco stars for Sydney Roosters|newspaper=ABC News|date=15 June 2020}}
Crichton played in the 2020 State of Origin series playing all three games in the 2-1 series loss, coming off the bench in the first origin and then started the next two due to Captain Boyd Cordner suffering another head knock ruling him out of the series.{{cn|date=January 2023}}
=2021=
During the Sydney Roosters shock defeat to Brisbane in round 11 of the 2021 NRL season, Crichton was placed on report for a high tackle. He was later suspended for two games.{{cite web|url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/live-results-melbourne-storm-nz-warriors-sydney-roosters-dragons-start-time-scores-news-2020-round-7/96f00674-964e-49de-9a40-cbdfb12eba2d/|title=Sydney Roosters v St George score|website=wwos.nine.com.au|date=26 June 2020 }}
Crichton played a total of 20 games for the Sydney Roosters in the 2021 NRL season including the club's two finals matches. The Sydney Roosters would be eliminated from the second week of the finals losing to Manly 42-6.{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/09/16/they-dont-rate-us-how-injury-toll-eased-pressure-for-revitalised-roosters/|title='They don't rate us': How injury toll eased pressure for revitalised Roosters|website=www.nrl.com|date=16 September 2021}}
=2022=
On 19 June, Crichton was selected by New South Wales for game two of the 2022 State of Origin series. Crichton had previously not been selected for the opening match of the series.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/state-of-origin-2022-winners-and-losers-matt-burton-siosifa-talakai-jake-trbojevic-angus-crichton-kotoni-staggs/news-story/a6f75b00a20512f7b46a2c113ebbd737/|title=13-game veteran recalled, Eels pair pay the price: Blues Origin II Winners and Losers|website=www.foxsports.com.au|date=20 June 2022 }}
In round 23, Crichton scored two tries in the Sydney Roosters 72-6 victory over the Wests Tigers.{{cite news|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-20/nrl-round-23-one-sided-games-roosters-sharks-eels/101352520/|title=Roosters, Eels and Sharks add pre-finals drubbings to one-sided round of NRL|newspaper=ABC News|date=20 August 2022 }}
In round 25, Crichton became the first player to score a try at the new Sydney Football Stadium as the Sydney Roosters defeated arch-rivals South Sydney 26-16.{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/09/02/roosters-down-rabbitohs-in-costly-match-for-both-teams/|title=Roosters down Rabbitohs but win proves costly|website=www.nrl.com|date=2 September 2022 }}
In October he was named in the Australia squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.[https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/rugby-league-world-cup-2021-squad-lists/ Full list of every squad at the Rugby League World Cup 2021]
Crichton played for Australia in their 2021 Rugby League World Cup final victory over Samoa. During the second half of the match, Crichton was sent to the sin bin after hitting Samoa's Chanel Harris-Tavita with a raised forearm which left the player knocked out. When Crichton returned to the field, he dropped the ball over the line which cost his team a try scoring opportunity, however Australia would hold on to win the game 30-10.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2022/nov/19/australia-v-samoa-rugby-league-world-cup-final-live/|title=Australia 30-10 Samoa: Rugby League World Cup final – as it happened|newspaper=The Guardian|date=19 November 2022 |last1=McLaughlin |first1=Luke }}
=2023=
In February, it was announced that Crichton would be granted indefinite personal leave after it had been revealed he was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Crichton's father released a statement which said “I can confirm today that Angus is under appropriate professional support and treatment for medically diagnosed bipolar disorder which he has been dealing with for sometime, He is full supported by his family, his management and the Sydney Roosters club as he works towards recovery, while no timeline has been set for his return to Rugby League, we will continue to trust his medical team and know those with the Rugby League community will respect his right to privacy during this time".{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/roosters/roosters-star-angus-crichtons-medical-absence-explained/news-story/d01f0e2989638ccf1be566671f47d07b/|title=Roosters star Angus Crichton's medical absence explained|website=www.foxsports.com.au|date=23 February 2023 }}
Crichton played 13 matches for the Sydney Roosters in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 7th on the table and qualified for the finals. Crichton played in both of the clubs finals games as they were eliminated in the second week against Melbourne.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugby-league/news/sydney-roosters-nrl-2023-season-review/88b2453a9bca06123c73704b#:~:text=While%20their%20late%2Dseason%20heroics,to%20reach%20the%20prelim%20finals./|title=NRL 2023: Sydney Roosters season review|website=www.sportingnews.com|date=17 September 2023 }}
=2024=
In round 9 of the 2024 NRL season, Crichton scored two tries for the Sydney Roosters in their 40-18 victory over Brisbane.{{cite news|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-03/nrl-live-brisbane-broncos-sydney-roosters-sea-eagles-raiders/103803014/|title=NRL live: Brisbane Broncos host Sydney Roosters for Friday night blockbuster after Manly loses to Raiders at Brookvale Oval|newspaper=ABC News|date=3 May 2024 }} The following week Crichton scored another two tries in a 38-18 win over the New Zealand Warriors.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-12 |title=Roosters continue to pile on points in big win over Warriors |url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/05/12/roosters-continue-to-pile-on-points-in-big-win-over-warriors/ |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=National Rugby League |language=en}}
On 26 May, Crichton was selected for New South Wales ahead of the 2024 State of Origin series.{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/05/26/blues-announce-new-look-squad-for-origin-opener/|title=Blues name six rookies, new captain for Origin opener|website=www.nrl.com|date=26 May 2024 }} On 1 July, Crichton re-signed with the Sydney Roosters on a two-year deal reportedly worth $1.6 million.{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2024-transfer-centre-signings-new-contracts-recruits-angus-crichton-signs-contract-extension-with-roosters-confirmed-news-videos/news-story/0090e2bf3a41facaf9a072d7e70b4214|title='Nowhere else I'd rather be': Crichton's fresh Roosters contract confirmed|date=3 July 2024}} Crichton started all three games for the Blues and was awarded the Wally Lewis Medal and Brad Fittler Medal.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/07/17/crichton-collects-wally-lewis-medal-as-player-of-srries/|title=Crichton collects Wally Lewis Medal as player of series|date=17 July 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-2024-round-20-early-mail-ins-and-outs-players-cut-team-selections-mitch-moses-injury-origin-injuries-and-suspensions/news-story/3e5722f6dc03717ef36a97b9aa3823aa/|title=Eels' worst fears; image Kevvie won't want to see in Broncos' brutal Origin blow — Late Mail|website=www.foxsports.com.au|date=21 July 2024}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/09/03/crichton-chapman-claim-nsw-gongs/ |title=Crichton, Chapman claim NSW gongs |date=2 Sep 2024 |website=NRL |access-date=2 Sep 2024}} In round 25, Crichton scored his second career hat-trick against the Gold Coast Titans.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/08/25/roosters-soar-into-second-with-win-over-titans/|title=Roosters soar into second with win over Titans|last=Mee|first=Cameron|date=25 Aug 2024|website=NRL|access-date=25 Aug 2024}}
Statistics
| class="wikitable" |
| style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|†
|Denotes seasons in which Crichton won an NRL Premiership |
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !Team !Games !Tries !Pts |
| 2016
| rowspan="3" |{{Leagueicon|South Sydney|16}} South Sydney Rabbitohs |8 |1 |4 |
| 2017
|22 |7 |28 |
| 2018
|25 |3 |12 |
| style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|2019†
| rowspan="7" |{{Leagueicon|Sydney|16}} Sydney Roosters |26 |2 |8 |
| 2020
|15 |5 |20 |
| 2021
|20 |9 |36 |
| 2022
|25 |6 |24 |
| 2023
|13 |1 |4 |
| 2024
|23 |11 |44 |
| 2025
|6 |1 |4 |
| Totals
| |182 |46 |184 |
Honours
=Individual=
- Jack Rayner Players’ Player: (2017)
- Roy Asotasi Members Choice: (2017)
- The Burrow Appreciation Award: (2017)
- Roosters Our Community Award: (2020, 2022)
- RLPA Dream Team (Second Row): 2021, 2024
===Sydney Roosters===
- 2019 NRL Premiership
- 2020 World Club Challenge
=New South Wales=
- State of Origin series: (2018, 2019, 2021, 2024)
- 2024 Wally Lewis Medal
- 2024 Brad Fittler Medal
- 2024 The Daily Telegraph People’s Choice Award
=Australia=
- World Cup: 2021
Personal Life
In 2022, Crichton opened up a barbershop in Bondi Beach.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-14 |title=Inside Angus Crichton hairdressing side hustle |url=https://www.themercury.com.au/sport/nrl/inside-angus-crichtons-hairdressing-side-hustle-ac-flo/video/8b7385ba2f68d605d87159eb1d8cfd25 |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=Mercury |language=en-US}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
{{commons category}}
- [https://www.roosters.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/sydney-roosters/angus-crichton/ Sydney Roosters profile]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20180308041529/https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/south-sydney-rabbitohs/angus-crichton/ South Sydney Rabbitohs profile]
- [http://www.nrl.com/telstrapremiership/playerstats/playerprofile/tabid/10898/clubid/11/playerid/7009/seasonid/45/default.aspx NRL profile]
{{Sydney Roosters squad}}
{{South Sydney Rabbitohs 2015 Auckland Nines Champions}}
{{Sydney Roosters squad - 2019 NRL Grand Final winners}}
{{Sydney Roosters - 2020 World Club Challenge winners}}
{{Australia 2021 Rugby League World Cup squad}}
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