Craig McRae is a high-achieving athlete and important figure in the Australian rules football community.
Not only did he have an impressive football playing career, he also took on an important role as a senior coach for the Collingwood Football Club.
With his leadership and expertise, he continues to contribute to the success and growth of the club.
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- Full Name: Craig McRae
- Date of birth: September 22, 1973
- Age: 50 years old
- Place of birth: Adelaide, Australia
- Australian citizenship
- Occupation: rugby player
- Height: 1.76m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. McRae
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Gabrielle McRae
- Children: 3
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $10 million to $20 million
Early life and education
Craig McRae was born on September 22, 1973 in Adelaide, Australia, to Mr. and Mrs. McRae.
Despite the need to know more about his siblings, Craig McRae still achieved a Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.) majoring in Bachelor of Teaching at the University of South Australia, Underdale, from 1991 to 1993.
Career
Craig McRae is an Australian professional rugby union player who was drafted 22nd overall by the Brisbane Bears in 1994.
He played for the Brisbane Bears/Lions for 10 seasons from 1995 to 2004. Known for his excellent long-range shooting ability, aggressive tackling ability and ability to find loose balls, McRae was a key member of the Brisbane Lions squad.
He won three premierships with the Brisbane Lions in 2001, 2002 and 2003 before retiring after the 2004 Grand Final loss. McRae played 195 games and kicked 232 goals in his career.
Craig McRae is an experienced and successful Australian Football League (AFL) coach. He has held various coaching roles at Richmond, Collingwood and Hawthorn and has played a key role in their success.
McRae won numerous awards, including VFL Coach of the Year while coaching Richmond’s VFL team.
He also played a key role as assistant coach in Richmond’s three premiership victories. McRae is the Senior Coach of the Collingwood Football Club, a position he has held since 2022.
Awards and appointments
- AFL Premiership Coach: 2023 (with Collingwood)
- VFL Premiership Coach: 2019 (with Collingwood)
- Coach of the Year Award:
- AFL Senior Coach of the Year: 2022 (Awarded by the AFL Coaches Association)
- VFL Coach of the Year: 2019 (voted by the AFL Coaches Association)
- AFCLA Assistant Coach of the Year: 2019
- AFLCA Developmental Coach of the Year: 2012
- All-Australian Coach: 2023 (chosen by national media)
- Individual
- Jock McHale Medal: 2023 (awarded to the best coach at the AFL Grand Final)
- All-Australian Team: 2023 (chosen by national media – awarded to players, but notably McRae in this context)
Social Media
Craig McRae has no social media accounts.
Personal life
Craig McRae, 50, considers family life an important part of his identity. He is now married to Gabrielle McRae and has a daughter, Maggie.
They are getting married in 2022 and their daughter is due on the morning of the 2023 AFL grand final.
Additionally, McRae has two daughters from a previous marriage, making him a devoted and loving father to his three daughters.
Net asset value
Craig McRae’s success as a rugby player has helped him accumulate a net worth of around $10 to $20 million.
His main source of income is his professional career, which brings him fame and financial stability.
However, it was not wealth that determined his success as a player, but his skill and dedication to the sport that brought him recognition and success.
