Craig Fitzgibbon
Second Row
Player Bio
- Inducted:
- 2023
- Date of Birth:
- 16 June 1977
- Birthplace:
- Wollongong, NSW
- Nickname:
- Fitzy
- Debut Team:
- St George Illawarra 1998, Sydney Roosters 2000
- Date:
- 05 February 2000
- Opposition:
- -
- Venue:
- Stadium Australia
- Representative:
- 6 Games for NSW Country Origin, 11 State of Origin Games for NSW, 3 Test Matches for Australia
- Clubs:
- St George/Illawarra (1998 - 1999), Sydney Roosters (2000 - 2009), Hull FC (2010 - 2011)
Career
Milestones
- Clive Churchill Medal (2002)
- Dally M representative player of the year (2004)
- Wally Lewis Medal (2004)
- Highest point-scoring forward in NRL History (1,454)
- Four-Time Jack Gibson Medallist (2001, 2002, 2006, 2009)
- James Mathews Clubman of the Year (2007, 2009)
- Sydney Roosters Captain (2006 - 2009)
- Highest Point-Scorer in Roosters' History (1,454)
- Sydney Roosters Centurions (2007)
- Sydney Roosters Life Member (2021)
Biography
Craig Fitzgibbon, Sydney Rooster #989, established himself as a great leader, Clubman and a fierce competitor, and one of the most admired players in the modern era.
Sydney Roosters Hall of Fame Inductee #14 - Craig Fitzgibbon
Fitzgibbon played 228 games for the Club across ten years. He was a prime contributor to the Roosters’ drought-breaking Premiership in 2002 and was justly rewarded with the Clive Churchill Medal after amassing a tally of 14 points in the decider with a try and five goals.
The well-respected Club figure transitioned into a coaching role following his retirement, becoming Trent Robinson’s right-hand man to help the Club secure a further three Premierships in 2013, 2018 and 2019.
Fitzgibbon: 'I'm Overcome With Pride'
Hall of Fame Members
Sydney Roosters respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.
