Bob Crowe
Carlton
AFL career
128 games62 goals
- Debut
- R17 1954 v FIT21 Aug 1954
- Most recent
- R18 1964 v FIT22 Aug 1964
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Mentone, Bob Crowe established himself as a versatile utility for Carlton, capable of impacting the game at either end of the ground. Making his debut as a teenager, he initially displayed potential as a forward option before finding his niche as a dashing half-back flanker. Known for his booming drop kick and competitive nature, Crowe became a fixture in the Blues' lineup during a period that bridged the gap between the club's successful eras.
Crowe's most significant campaign occurred in 1962, where he played a key role in the team's run to the Grand Final, eventually lining up in the loss to Essendon. After more than a decade of service at Princes Park and 128 senior games, he departed the VFL at the end of the 1964 season. He subsequently extended his football life in the VFA with Sandringham, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated clubman who served Carlton faithfully through a mix of lean years and competitive resurgences.
Profile
- Born
- 27 May 1936 (age 90y 168d)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 72 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Mentone, Bob Crowe established himself as a versatile utility for Carlton, capable of impacting the game at either end of the ground. Making his debut as a teenager, he initially displayed potential as a forward option before finding his niche as a dashing half-back flanker. Known for his booming drop kick and competitive nature, Crowe became a fixture in the Blues' lineup during a period that bridged the gap between the club's successful eras.
Crowe's most significant campaign occurred in 1962, where he played a key role in the team's run to the Grand Final, eventually lining up in the loss to Essendon. After more than a decade of service at Princes Park and 128 senior games, he departed the VFL at the end of the 1964 season. He subsequently extended his football life in the VFA with Sandringham, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated clubman who served Carlton faithfully through a mix of lean years and competitive resurgences.