Stephen Crichton - NRL.com
The Ampol State of Origin profile of Stephen Crichton including career statistics, season stats, games, tries, goals, tackles and fantasy scores.
www.nrl.comHere’s the latest publicly available snapshot on Stephen Crichton, focusing on developments around 2025–2026.
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Injury and club status (2025): Crichton faced several injury concerns during the Bulldogs 2025 season, including an ankle issue that kept him sidelined during a playoff-heavy period. This contributed to questions about his availability for late-season games and State of Origin timelines. Additionally, reports indicated Crichton was being managed carefully after an ankle/quad-related scare in mid-2025.[2][3]
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State of Origin implications (2025): Crichton remained a central figure for the NSW Blues, with discussions around his fitness and potential selection continuing through 2025. At times he appeared on the cusp of availability, with contingency plans noted for the NSW squad depending on his health.[2]
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2024–early 2025 context: Crichton’s role with the Bulldogs and his position shift (including discussions around his versatility at fullback and elsewhere) were highlighted in coverage of the Bulldogs’ season, shaping expectations for his impact in 2025.[8]
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Recent profiles and career data: Multiple rugby league outlets maintained updated player profiles for Crichton, tracking his club performances, injuries, and contract status, with ongoing updates through 2025–2026.[5][6][9][10]
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