Craig McRae

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Glenelg Career Highlights
Glenelg 1993 – 1994 41 games 59 goals Drafted pick 22 to the Brisbane Bears 1993 Represented SA once
Other Career Highlights
Brisbane Bears / Lions (1995 - 2004) 195 games 232 goals Premiership Player 2001/2002/2003 International Rules representative for Aus v Ireland 1999 * Stats current to end of 2009

Biographical

• Born: 22 Sep 1973
• Height: 176 cm
• Weight: 72 kg
• Recruited from:
• GFC League Debut: 1993

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A junior through the Glenelg ranks, a talented small forward for the Bays he played 41 games & kicked 59 goals. McRae was drafted by AFL club Brisbane as the 22nd pick in the 1994 draft and had an immediate impact, kicking two goals in his first game in 1995, and played every game of that year. McRae was renowned for his ability to kick goals from not only beyond the fifty metre line, but also for his scouting of the ball spilled from the hands of taller players.

McRae was responsible for his determination and fierce tackling. The respected small forward/goalsneak retired from professional football after the 2004 Grand Final loss to Port Adelaide, which included playing in Brisbane's 2001, 2002 and 2003 premierships.

References

1. Wiki Article