Cam Crawford
Fullback
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Profile
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Height:
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193cm
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Weight:
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98kg
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Date Of Birth:
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14/11/1988
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Place of Birth:
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Sydney
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Rugby Career
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Senior Club:
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Northern Suburbs
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Stats
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Provincial Rugby Caps:
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6 [ACT Brumbies 2; HSBC Waratahs 4]
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Provincial Rugby Points:
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25 (5t), [HSBC Waratahs 25 (5t)]
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Provincial Rugby Debut:
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2012 v Wales [ACT Brumbies]
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Super Rugby Caps:
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5 [ACT Brumbies 1; HSBC Waratahs 4]
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Super Rugby Points:
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25 (5t), [HSBC Waratahs 25 (5t)]
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Super Rugby Debut:
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2012 v Western Force [ACT Brumbies]
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Sydney-born Northern Suburbs fullback Cam Crawford joins the HSBC Waratahs this season, returning home to NSW after two years with the Brumbies.
A skillful and versatile fullback, Cam spent five years with Northern Suburbs before moving to Canberra to accept an Academy position for the 2011 season. Unfortunately, a torn medial ligament ruled him out of Super Rugby action that season but after returning to Shute Shield action and proving his fitness with Norths later that year, finishing as the Shute Shield’s third highest try scorer for the second year running, he was rewarded with a full time contract that saw him make his Brumbies’ debut in an exhibition match against Wales in 2012. His only other appearance for the side was his Super Rugby debut, which came from the bench against the Western Force. It was this lack of game time that proved pivotal in the 23-year-old’s decision to move home to Sydney.
And it didn't take long for the Norths flyer's work rate and finishing skills to impress new coach Michael Cheika. Crawford made his NSW debut in round 10 of the 2013 season, scoring a crucial try in the 25-20 win over reigning champions the Chiefs.
As well as the chance to represent his home state of NSW and kick start his Super Rugby career, Cam’s move also allows him to continue his studies with Sydney University, where he is nearing completion of a Batchelor of Commerce and Arts degree.
His decision has also been popular with his family, who live in Killara. Having grown up on the North Shore and played rugby for local side Lindfield from the age of eight, Cam was educated at Sydney Grammar School. A talented batsman, in year 12 he captained the GPS first XI cricket team and as flyhalf and captain of the school’s first XV rugby team, in 2006 he earned selection for GPS seconds, the presence of Joeys Kurtley Beale preventing him from making the first XV.
Outside rugby, Cam has a passion for music. Having spent his university years playing bass and singing in an indie rock band called Hey Maverick he still enjoys time out playing an acoustic guitar and now back in Sydney, is looking forward to catching up with his old band.
He’s also an avid follower of American sport, especially basketball and NFL, a passion ignited in his younger years when his dad bought him home a Boston Red Sox jersey and cap from a trip to the States. Like his close mate, former Brumbies team mate and fellow NSW new recruit Michael Hooper, Cam is looking forward to living by the beach, having been brought up around the water.
Updated May 16, 2013