Craig Young
Prop
Player Bio
- Inducted:
- 2019
- Date of Birth:
- 25 June 1956
- Birthplace:
- Wollongong, NSW
- Nickname:
- Albert
- Debut Team:
- Country Seconds
- Date:
- 15 May 1976
- Opposition:
- City Seconds
- Venue:
- Sydney Cricket Ground, NSW
- Representative:
- City, New South Wales, Australia
- Club:
- St George
Career
Milestones
- Premierships: 1977, 1979
- Kangaroo Tours: 1978, 1982
- Played in inaugural State of Origin match: 1980
- Dally M Prop of the Year:1980, 1985
- Illawarra Team of the Century: 2011
- Named in NRL Team of the 1980s: 2004
Playing
- First Class Games
- 325
- Points
- 60
- Tries
- 17
Biography
A tough and uncompromising prop blessed with silky ball skills, Craig Young was the figurehead in a powerhouse St George pack which laid the foundation for premierships in 1977 and 1979.
In the historic grand final replay in ’77, Young was man of the match as the Dragons wiped Parramatta 22-0 to deliver the club’s 14th premiership.
With his ability to bustle up, hit the line, then slip a telling pass he was high on the list of the outstanding modern front-rowers.
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After the grand final had been drawn 9-9 on the Saturday, the Harry Bath-coached Dragons came out breathing fire a week later as Young, Rod Reddy, John Jansen and Bruce Starkey ran roughshod over the Eels forwards.
Young took over from Steve Edge as captain and led the Red V to the 1979 title and into the 1985 decider where they lost to Canterbury.
Craig Young - Hall of Fame
Young’s total of 234 games for St George is equal second with Billy Smith on the club’s all-time games list behind Immortal Norm Provan (256).
The man affectionately known as ‘Albert’ represented his country in 20 Test matches and made two Kangaroo tours – the first as a 22-year-old in 1978 and the second in 1982 with The Invincibles, the first Kangaroos team to go through England and France undefeated.
Career Stats
Club Career
| Team Name | Competition | Year Start | Year End | Played | Tries | Goals | Field Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George | Premiership | 1977 | 1988 | 234 | 11 | - | 2 | 42 |
| St George | Official Pre-Season | 1977 | 1981 | 11 | - | - | - | - |
| St George | Mid-Week Competitions | 1977 | 1978 | 22 | 2 | - | - | 6 |
Representative Career
City - Country
| Team Name | Opponent | Year Start | Year End | Played | Tries | Goals | Field Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Seconds | City Seconds | 1976 | 1976 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| City Seconds | Country Seconds |
1977
1982 |
1977
1982 |
2 | - | - | - | - |
| City Firsts | Country Firsts | 1979 | 1981 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Country Firsts | City Firsts | 1984 | 1984 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
State
| Team Name | Competition | Opponent | Year Start | Year End | Played | Tries | Goals | Field Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Interstate Series | Queensland | 1979 | 1981 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| New South Wales | State of Origin | Queensland |
1980
1982
1984 |
1980
1982
1984 |
5 | - | - | - | - |
International
| Team Name | Competition | Year Start | Year End | Played | Tries | Goals | Field Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Tests |
1978
1984 |
1982
1984 |
20 | 1 | - | - | 4 |
| Australia | Tour Matches |
1978
1980
1982 |
1978
1980
1982 |
21 | 3 | - | - | 9 |
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