23 Facts About Michael Crocker

Michael Crocker was born in Auburn, New South Wales, Australia on 21 June 1980.

Michael Crocker played for the Roosters from the interchange bench in their 2002 NRL Grand final victory over the New Zealand Warriors.

FC Michael Crocker played at hooker in the Roosters' victorious win over St Helens.

Michael Crocker made his State of Origin debut for the Maroons while playing with the Roosters in 2003.

Michael Crocker became the 136th player to represent Queensland in State of Origin and he scored a try on debut in the second match of the 2003 State of Origin series.

Michael Crocker was selected to go on the 2003 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France, becoming the 714th player to represent his country in the green and gold, contributing to Australia's victory over Great Britain in what would be the last time the two nations contested an Ashes series.

Michael Crocker played for the Roosters at second-row forward in their 2004 NRL Grand Final loss against cross-Sydney rivals, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

In 2005, Michael Crocker was involved in an alcohol-fuelled disturbance outside The Palace Hotel in Sydney.

Michael Crocker was arrested and pleaded guilty to affray and fined $10,000 by the Sydney Roosters.

Michael Crocker was part of the victorious Melbourne Storm 2007 NRL Grand Final team against Manly-Warringah, although this premiership was later stripped due to a salary cap breach.

Several minutes later, Michael Crocker went on and scored a decisive try.

The Australian team with Michael Crocker playing went on to win this test match by the biggest margin in history.

Michael Crocker played in all 3 games for Queensland in State of Origin, with Queensland successfully winning the series over New South Wales.

Michael Crocker was selected to represent his country again, playing for Australia in the Centenary Test commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first test match between Australia and New Zealand.

Michael Crocker was a member of the Melbourne team which was defeated by the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the 2008 NRL Grand Final.

Michael Crocker was contracted to Melbourne Storm for the 2009 NRL season but activated a clause in 2008 that allowed him to accept a lucrative contract with English club Hull FC.

Michael Crocker planned to join Super League side Hull FC for the 2009 season on a four-year contract.

Michael Crocker signed a contract with the South Sydney Rabbitohs for five years, making an immediate start with the club.

Michael Crocker's debut came in the round 10 NRL match against the West Tigers on 18 May 2009 played at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Notorious for his tough playing style combined with high and sometimes dangerous tackles, Michael Crocker has missed a number of games through suspension.

Between 2001 and 2007, Michael Crocker faced ten judiciary charges, and been suspended for a total of 21 weeks.

Michael Crocker was a contestant on Australian Survivor: Blood V Water under his nickname Croc.

Michael Crocker introduced himself as a dog-man to fellow contestants.