AFL career
165 games119 goals
- Debut
- R11 1985 v HAW10 June 1985
- Most recent
- R21 1998 v ADE22 Aug 1998
Coaching career
15 games6 wins8 losses1 draws
- First
- R13 2009 v WBD28 June 2009
- Most recent
- R11 2016 v RCH3 June 2016
Stats
1998 | NTH | 7 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 6.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 25 |
1997 | NTH | 9 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 21 |
1996 | NTH | 15 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 8.2 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 43 |
1995 | NTH | 3 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 9.0 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 49 |
1994 | NTH | 14 | 9.1 | 7.0 | 16.1 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 58 |
1993 | NTH | 14 | 10.9 | 4.4 | 15.2 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 62 |
1992 | NTH | 22 | 13.2 | 6.4 | 19.6 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 73 |
1991 | NTH | 15 | 9.8 | 4.9 | 14.7 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 53 |
1990 | NTH | 14 | 11.0 | 4.3 | 15.3 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 57 |
1989 | NTH | 9 | 8.3 | 3.8 | 12.1 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 57 |
1988 | NTH | 4 | 9.0 | 3.5 | 12.5 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 44 |
1987 | NTH | 15 | 11.8 | 4.9 | 16.7 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 66 |
1986 | NTH | 11 | 8.5 | 4.1 | 12.6 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 1.5 | - | 0.7 | 0.4 | - |
1985 | NTH | 13 | 8.5 | 4.8 | 13.3 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 1.7 | - | 0.6 | 0.5 | - |
Bio
Recruited from the club's local zone, Darren Crocker established himself as a resilient and versatile utility capable of playing both as a leading forward and a hard-running midfielder. His playing career was characterized by a distinct contrast between his natural footballing ability and severe durability issues, as chronic knee injuries frequently interrupted his momentum and often kept him on the sidelines for extended periods. When fit, he was a physically courageous player with strong overhead marking skills and the capacity to kick clutch goals, making him a valued asset in the Kangaroos' lineup through the late 1980s and 90s.
Crocker's persistence was ultimately rewarded during North Melbourne's golden era in the mid-1990s. After enduring multiple reconstructions and setbacks that would have ended many careers, he solidified his spot in the senior side during the 1996 season, playing a vital role in the Preliminary Final against Brisbane and earning a Premiership medallion in the Grand Final victory over Sydney. He retired in 1998 having squeezed every ounce of football out of his body, revered at Arden Street as a true embodiment of the 'Shinboner Spirit' due to his loyalty and resilience. He subsequently embarked on a lengthy coaching tenure at the club, serving in various assistant and caretaker roles before taking charge of the AFLW program.
Profile
- Born
- 26 Mar 1967 (age 59y 209d)
- Height
- 189 cm
- Weight
- 88 kg
Teams
Coaching
- North Melbourne (Senior Coach)200910 games (W3 L6 D1), 30.0%
- North Melbourne (Senior Coach)2015–20165 games (W3 L2 D0), 60.0%
Honours
- Premiership1996
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the club's local zone, Darren Crocker established himself as a resilient and versatile utility capable of playing both as a leading forward and a hard-running midfielder. His playing career was characterized by a distinct contrast between his natural footballing ability and severe durability issues, as chronic knee injuries frequently interrupted his momentum and often kept him on the sidelines for extended periods. When fit, he was a physically courageous player with strong overhead marking skills and the capacity to kick clutch goals, making him a valued asset in the Kangaroos' lineup through the late 1980s and 90s.
Crocker's persistence was ultimately rewarded during North Melbourne's golden era in the mid-1990s. After enduring multiple reconstructions and setbacks that would have ended many careers, he solidified his spot in the senior side during the 1996 season, playing a vital role in the Preliminary Final against Brisbane and earning a Premiership medallion in the Grand Final victory over Sydney. He retired in 1998 having squeezed every ounce of football out of his body, revered at Arden Street as a true embodiment of the 'Shinboner Spirit' due to his loyalty and resilience. He subsequently embarked on a lengthy coaching tenure at the club, serving in various assistant and caretaker roles before taking charge of the AFLW program.