Dan Crowley

[RugbyReg]

Crowls has an amazing history. His book "Undercover Prop" is a fantastic read covering his time as an undercover drug cop and the overlap with his early rugby career.

Anyway, I just caught up with his appearance on Richard Fidler's conversation hour. The link is below:

http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/08/12/2981093.htm?site=brisbane

It's a great listen if anyone has the time.

 

[TOCC]

an amazing history, he is still very much involved in the rugby fraternity and Brisbane corporate world, he is a board member of the Queensland Rugby Club, which is a rather prestigious club in Brisbane these days

 

[RugbyReg]

mate, listening, I couldn't help but think that he should be closely associated with the current bunch of players.

 

[RugbyFuture]

yeh i listened to that when it was on live, i got to the place i was going and had to sit in the car for an extra 20 minutes coz i couldnt pull myself away

 

[Moses]

I read Undercover Prop years ago and it was a very enjoyable book. I'd highly recommend it.

 

[Thin Thighs]

Dan was commentating on Ch7 last week for Men in Gold vs Bokke. The Ch7 team shitted all over the Fox team.

Would like to see Dan do some more TV work.

I read his book several years ago. He is a very intelligent, clever, and courageous person. It must have been very difficult doing what he was doing whilst undercover, and many of the real facts may never be known. It would have been a very tough gig at the time, and society really owes Dan and his ilk a huge debt. On Ya True Blue.

 

[barbarian]

That undercover stuff needs to be heard to be believed. Imagine having to word up members of the press not to publicise you, photograph you or talk about you too much in case it jeopardises a major drug operation. It boggles the mind.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Listening to it now, fascinating stuff. He comes across as a very erudite guy.

 

[Thin Thighs]

Impressed again with Dan's performance on Ch 7 tonight.

What is is about Fatties and TV commentary roles? Ex Front Rowers seem to be over-represented in commentary teams post retirement from the game.

 

[Langthorne]

Chris Handy - Go you good thing

Phil Kearns

Dan Crowley

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Chris Handy - Go you good thing

Phil Kearns

Dan Crowley

Adam Freier

Brendon Cannon

 

[Lindommer]

Jeremy Paul. AAAAAUUUUUUGGGGGHHHH!

 

[Sully]

The exception that proves the rule.

 

[cyclopath]

Impressed again with Dan's performance on Ch 7 tonight.

What is is about Fatties and TV commentary roles? Ex Front Rowers seem to be over-represented in commentary teams post retirement from the game.

Maybe they can't get other jobs? Unless they are Al Baxter, the Joern Utzon of props.

 

[DPK]

Aussie Rugby could use a little Buddha...

 

[Baldric]

He spoke at a function that I attended. He was most entertaining. really amazing stuff that he did.
Great guy too

 

[Lindommer]

Maybe they can't get other jobs? Unless they are Al Baxter, the Joern Utzonof props.

Careful, pedallist, careful. Don't dis on the Danes.