Ben Crocker Explained

Ben Crocker
Fullname:Ben Crocker
Birth Date:19 February 1997
Originalteam:Oakleigh Chargers (TAC Cup)/Carey Grammar
Draftpick:65th pick, 2015 National Draft
Debutdate:Round 7, 2016
Debutstadium:Melbourne Cricket Ground
Height:185 cm
Weight:84 kg
Position:Midfielder / Forward
Years1:2016-2019
Games Goals1:26 (21)
Years2:2020
Games Goals2:7 (4)
Games Goalstotal:33 (25)
Statsend:2020

Ben Crocker (born 19 February 1997) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He also previously played for the Collingwood Football Club.

State football

Crocker played for the Kew Comets and the Canterbury Cobras in the Yarra Junior Football League in his youth.[1] Crocker played and captained the Oakleigh Chargers,[2] leading them to a premiership, kicking a goal against Eastern Ranges in the 2015 TAC Cup season Grand Final.[3] He represented Vic Metro at 2015 AFL Under 18 Championships, serving as vice-captain together with Sam Weideman and Nick O'Kearney under captain Theo Thompson.[4] He kicked a goal in the opening match against Vic Country, where he was named amongst the best players,[5] and kicked goals against South Australia[6] and in the second match against Vic Country.[7] In the final match of the Championships, Crocker kicked three goals against South Australia, including the winning goal.[8]

AFL career

Collingwood

Crocker was drafted by Collingwood with the 65th pick of the 2015 national draft.[9] After showing good form in the Victorian Football League (VFL), kicking seven goals in four matches and averaging 11 disposals per match, he made his debut for Collingwood's senior team on 7 May 2016 against their arch-rivals Carlton.[10] In October 2019, Crocker was delisted by Collingwood,[11] but was allowed to continue training at the Holden Centre.[12]

Adelaide

Crocker was given a second chance in November, when he was re-drafted by Adelaide in the 2020 rookie draft.[13] Tyson Goldsack, Crocker's room-mate, former team-mate, and current development coach at Port Adelaide, claimed that he has what it takes to make it in the AFL.[14] Crocker trained and worked hard after arriving in Adelaide, making captain Rory Sloane say he deserves a spot in the best 22.[15] He made his debut for Adelaide in the second round of the 2020 season, against Port Adelaide, kicking a goal.[16] [17]

Crocker was delisted at the end of 2020. He signed for the Carlton reserves in 2021,[18] and played there for three seasons, including as captain in 2023.[19]

Personal life

Crocker grew up as a Collingwood supporter, living next door to former captain Scott Burns.[20] He was educated at Carey Baptist Grammar School.[21] His brother, Sam, was drafted by St Kilda in the 2010 draft, but he was delisted after two years without making a senior appearance.[22] In 2014, Crocker's father, Paul, was diagnosed with early onset dementia, and he became an ambassador for Dementia Australia, helping raise funds.[23]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of 2020 season[24]

|- style="background-color: #eaeaea"! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2016|| 39 || 10 || 10 || 6 || 50 || 41 || 91 || 30 || 13 || 1.0 || 0.6 || 5.0 || 4.1 || 9.1 || 3.0 || 1.3|- ! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2017|| 39 || 3 || 3 || 2 || 18 || 11 || 29 || 14 || 8 || 1.0 || 0.7 || 6.0 || 3.7 || 9.7 || 4.7 || 2.7|- style="background-color: #eaeaea"! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2018|| 39 || 10 || 5 || 8 || 74 || 31 || 105 || 42 || 16 || 0.5 || 0.8 || 7.4 || 3.1 || 10.5 || 4.2 || 1.6|-! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2019|| 39 || 3 || 3 || 2 || 17 || 6 || 23 || 9 || 9 || 1.0 || 0.7 || 5.7 || 2.0 || 7.7 || 3.0 || 3.0|- style="background-color: #eaeaea"! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2020|| 20 || 7|| 4 || 5 || 45 || 10 || 55 || 10 || 17 || 0.6 || 0.7 || 6.4 || 1.4 || 7.8 || 3.2 || 2.4|- class="sortbottom"! colspan=3| Career! 33! 25! 23! 204! 99! 303! 117! 63! 0.8! 0.7! 6.2! 3.0! 9.2! 3.0! 1.9|}

Notes and References

  1. Web site: YJFL Current AFL Players. Yarra Junior Football League. 21 June 2020. 13 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613021809/https://www.yarrajfl.org.au/current-afl-players/. live.
  2. News: Kew's Ben Crocker eyes off AFL career. Greg. Gliddon. Herald Sun. 4 February 2015. 1 July 2022. 29 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629061401/https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/inner-east/kews-ben-crocker-eyes-off-afl-career/news-story/1bcfdeb6bc1d7f40afd748fc6921baa1. live.
  3. Web site: Answerth stars as Oakleigh wins TAC Cup GF. Callum. Twomey. Telstra Media. Australian Football League. 27 September 2015. 1 July 2022. 1 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701044814/https://www.afl.com.au/news/39777/oakleigh-chargers-win-under-18-grand-final. live.
  4. Web site: Thompson to captain Vic Metro. TAC Cup. 30 May 2015. 1 July 2022. 29 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629223358/https://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-3020-0-0-0&sID=69677&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=34742209. live.
  5. Web site: U18s: Vic Country stuns with after-the-siren win over Vic Metro. Callum. Twomey. Telstra Media. Australian Football League. 24 May 2015. 1 July 2022. 29 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629224848/https://www.afl.com.au/news/99752/vic-metro-v-vic-country. live.
  6. Web site: South Australia downs Vic Metro in U18s led by flying Francis. Nathan. Schmook. Telstra Media. Australian Football League. 30 May 2015. 1 July 2022. 29 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629013419/https://www.afl.com.au/news/200795/south-australia-downs-vic-metro-in-u18s-led-by-flying-francis. live.
  7. Web site: U18s: Returning prospect Darcy Parish stars as Vic Country downs Metro. Callum. Twomey. Telstra Media. Australian Football League. 7 June 2015. 1 July 2022. 30 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200630232249/https://www.afl.com.au/news/56174/collins-parish-star-as-vic-country-downs-metro. live.
  8. Web site: U18s: Ben Crocker's last-gasp goal gives Vic Metro win over SA. Michael. Whiting. Telstra Media. Australian Football League. 1 July 2015. 1 July 2022. 29 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629234214/https://www.afl.com.au/news/56974/u18s-ben-crockers-lastgasp-goal-gives-vic-metro-win-over-sa. live.
  9. Web site: Welcome to Collingwood: Ben Crocker. BigPond. Collingwood. 24 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20180924100042/https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/2015-11-24/welcome-to-collingwood-ben-crocker. 24 September 2018. dead.
  10. Web site: Gastin. Sam. Round 7 team: A fourth debutant is named. Collingwood. BigPond. 5 May 2016. 7 May 2016. 7 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160507021934/http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/2016-05-05/round-7-team-a-fourth-debutant-is-named. live.
  11. News: Glimmer of hope for axed Pies' AFL veteran. Michael. Ramsey. The Newcastle Herald. 28 October 2019. 1 July 2022. 28 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191028134133/https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/6462381/glimmer-of-hope-for-axed-pies-afl-veteran/. live.
  12. Web site: 'Not even Swanny got this type of send-off'. Kieron. Turner. Telstra Media. Adelaide. 6 December 2019. 1 July 2022. 17 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220317233034/https://www.afc.com.au/news/539249/-not-even-swanny-got-this-type-of-send-off-. live.
  13. Web site: 29 November 2019. AFL Draft news, AFL rookie draft, Ben Crocker, Ben Keays, AFL draft 2019, Adelaide news, Collingwood. 14 June 2020. Fox Sports. 1 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220701090339/https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-news-afl-rookie-draft-ben-crocker-ben-keays-afl-draft-2019-adelaide-news-collingwood/news-story/58f1684afc0499058a73dcd30531f6eb. live.
  14. Web site: Collingwood premiership hero believes Ben Crocker has what it takes. Sam. Mills. 1116 SEN. 4 December 2019. 1 July 2022. 9 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200309054554/https://www.sen.com.au/news/2019/12/04/collingwood-premiership-hero-believes-ben-crocker-has-what-it-takes/. live.
  15. Web site: Adelaide recruit Ben Crocker looks set for Round 1 debut five months after being delisted by Collingwood. Josh. Gabelich. Fox Sports. 10 March 2020. 1 July 2022. 11 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200311152032/https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/adelaide-recruit-ben-crocker-looks-set-for-round-1-debut-five-months-after-being-delisted-by-collingwood/news-story/5ee588758648e94e5c82c2521dcc6b62. live.
  16. Web site: Team Selection: Round Two. Kieron. Turner. Telstra Media. Adelaide. 11 June 2020. 1 July 2022. 29 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220329022107/https://www.afc.com.au/news/704505/team-selection-round-two. live.
  17. Web site: Renewable Power source: Young guns provide spark in big Showdown win. Marc. McGowan. Telstra Media. Australian Football League. 13 June 2020. 1 July 2022. 23 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220423045753/https://www.afl.com.au/matches/2040#match-report. live.
  18. Web site: Crocker becomes a 'Bagger. 16 January 2021. 17 January 2021. Carlton Football Club. 15 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210115061937/https://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/849306/crocker-becomes-a-bagger?fbclid=IwAR2vny6GNeTEcwzqKbvjdUoVabyHeArezYKRtenYihH7UUEdF54uBC9SFcM. live.
  19. Web site: Carlton Reserves squad list. 22 March 2023. Carlton Football Club. 10 April 2023.
  20. Web site: Ben Crocker. Collingwood Forever. 28 June 2020. 27 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200627234915/https://forever.collingwoodfc.com.au/players/ben-crocker/. live.
  21. Web site: From the Deputy Head of Middle School. Carey Baptist Grammar School. 14 June 2020. 22 November 2018.
  22. Web site: Crockers riding the draft's rollercoaster. Callum. Twomey. Telstra Media. Australian Football League. 5 August 2015. 1 July 2022. 29 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629143747/https://www.afl.com.au/news/200326/crockers-riding-the-draft-s-rollercoaster. live.
  23. Web site: Crocker's courage. Adam. McNicol. Telstra Media. Collingwood. 18 April 2018. 1 July 2022. 2 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210202092023/https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/257810/crockers-courage. live.
  24. Web site: Ben Crocker. AFL Tables. 28 October 2019. 23 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190923194203/https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/B/Ben_Crocker.html. live.

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