Gavin Crosisca
Collingwood
AFL career
246 games64 goals
- Debut
- R1 1987 v SYD28 Mar 1987
- Most recent
- R22 2000 v ESS5 Aug 2000
Stats
2000 | COL | 4 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 9.5 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 35 |
1999 | COL | 18 | 10.3 | 6.0 | 16.3 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 58 |
1998 | COL | 22 | 13.0 | 6.3 | 19.2 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 74 |
1997 | COL | 21 | 11.3 | 6.0 | 17.3 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 66 |
1996 | COL | 20 | 8.3 | 4.4 | 12.7 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 47 |
1995 | COL | 21 | 10.0 | 3.3 | 13.4 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 55 |
1994 | COL | 19 | 8.2 | 4.9 | 13.1 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 50 |
1993 | COL | 12 | 8.8 | 5.3 | 14.2 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 3.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 62 |
1992 | COL | 17 | 9.2 | 6.7 | 15.9 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 64 |
1991 | COL | 20 | 11.9 | 7.5 | 19.4 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 67 |
1990 | COL | 23 | 12.3 | 6.9 | 19.2 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 76 |
1989 | COL | 19 | 10.8 | 7.7 | 18.6 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 67 |
1988 | COL | 23 | 9.7 | 5.3 | 14.9 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 58 |
1987 | COL | 7 | 6.6 | 5.4 | 12.0 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 45 |
Bio
Recruited from Western Districts in Queensland, Gavin Crosisca was a trailblazer who became one of Collingwood's most durable and consistent performers throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. Arriving at Victoria Park at a time when recruits from the northern states were a rarity, he quickly established himself in the senior side, showcasing a versatility that allowed him to fill roles ranging from a running wingman to a tight-checking defender. His defining moment came early in his career as a member of the drought-breaking 1990 premiership team, where his steady presence on the half-back flank was instrumental in the Magpies' historic victory.
Over a 14-season tenure, Crosisca was renowned for his professionalism and ability to shut down dangerous opponents while providing counter-attack drive from defence. Despite often flying under the radar compared to higher-profile teammates, he was a vital component of the Magpies' structure, finishing runner-up in the Copeland Trophy in 1994 and representing the Allies in State of Origin fixtures. He retired as a revered one-club player and a life member, leaving a legacy as one of the first non-traditional state recruits to reach the 200-game milestone in the AFL era.
Profile
- Born
- 15 Sept 1968 (age 58y 36d)
- Birthplace
- Brisbane, QLD
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 88 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1990
- Collingwood B&F
- 2nd
- 1998
- 3rd
- 1989, 1995
- Top 10
- 1996, 1997
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Western Districts in Queensland, Gavin Crosisca was a trailblazer who became one of Collingwood's most durable and consistent performers throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. Arriving at Victoria Park at a time when recruits from the northern states were a rarity, he quickly established himself in the senior side, showcasing a versatility that allowed him to fill roles ranging from a running wingman to a tight-checking defender. His defining moment came early in his career as a member of the drought-breaking 1990 premiership team, where his steady presence on the half-back flank was instrumental in the Magpies' historic victory.
Over a 14-season tenure, Crosisca was renowned for his professionalism and ability to shut down dangerous opponents while providing counter-attack drive from defence. Despite often flying under the radar compared to higher-profile teammates, he was a vital component of the Magpies' structure, finishing runner-up in the Copeland Trophy in 1994 and representing the Allies in State of Origin fixtures. He retired as a revered one-club player and a life member, leaving a legacy as one of the first non-traditional state recruits to reach the 200-game milestone in the AFL era.