Skip Commits: Crichton Signs Long-Term Contract Extension

One of the most decorated centres in the NRL, 25-year-old Crichton has also featured prominently in the representative arena, playing 12 matches for New South Wales and representing his Samoan heritage on eight occasions.

Coming off arguably one of his greatest seasons in the NRL, Crichton took home the Club’s most prestigious award, the Dr George Peponis Medal as the 2025 Player of the Year, while he was also voted by his peers as the Players’ Player.

After being chosen in the RLPA’s Dream Team for a record third consecutive season, Crichton also recently took home his fourth Dally M Centre of the Year Award – and third consecutive.

General Manager of Football Phil Gould AM cited the influence that Crichton has had on the Club.

“Stephen has developed into one of the game’s best captains since his arrival at the Club,” Gould said.

“His leadership and influence has been infectious from the day he stepped foot in Belmore, and he has since led our side to consecutive finals series for the first time in a decade.

People across our Club, not just his teammates, look up to him and he will not only hopefully finish his career as a Bulldog, but as one of our greatest captains.

“This is a landmark day in the proud history of our Club.”

Crichton was thrilled to confirm his future is with the Club.

“I’m excited to stay here long-term, and grateful to be able to call myself a Bulldog,” Crichton said.

“Ever since I came to the Club last year it has felt like I belong here. I can’t thank Gus (Gould) and Ciro (Cameron Ciraldo) for everything they have done for me and my family.

While we've had a great turnaround in the last two years, I'm still not satisfied, and I want to help bring the Bulldogs the success this Club and community deserves.

“This is home for me now."

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