Craig Holden facts for kids
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| Date of birth | 14 August 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Western Australia | ||
| Draft | No. 5, 1981 interstate draft | ||
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Craig Holden (born August 14, 1957) is a former Australian Rules Football player. He played for the Sydney Swans and North Melbourne Football Club in the AFL. Before that, he played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the West Australian Football League (WAFL).
Craig was known as a skilled and dedicated player throughout his career.
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Craig Holden's Football Journey
Craig Holden had a long and successful career in Australian Rules Football. He played in both Western Australia and the top national league.
Starting Out in Western Australia
Craig Holden began his football journey in his home state of Western Australia. He played for the Swan Districts Football Club.
In 1975, he won the Jack Clarke Medal. This award is given to the best player in the WAFL colts (junior) competition. He then made his senior debut for Swan Districts in 1976. He played 98 games for the club.
Playing in the AFL
Craig moved to the Victorian Football League (VFL), which is now known as the AFL. He played for the North Melbourne Football Club from 1982 to 1983. He played 29 games for them.
Later, he joined the Sydney Swans. He played for the Swans from 1984 to 1988. He played 80 games for the Sydney Swans.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Craig Holden achieved many great things during his time as a footballer.
- He played a total of 211 senior games across his career.
- He was chosen to represent Western Australia in the State Team multiple times (1981, 1984, 1985, 1987).
- In 1987, he was selected for the All Australian Team. This team features the best players from across the country.
- He was also honored by being selected as an interchange player in the Swan Districts Team of the Century.
After Football
After retiring from playing, Craig Holden stayed involved in football. He became the Development Manager for the Sydney Swans. He also served as a member of their match committee.
In 2006, the Sydney Swans honored him with a life membership. This shows how much they valued his contributions to the club.
