Crichton 'excited' to remain a Bulldog

Stephen Crichton has signed an extension with the Bulldogs, which will extend his stay at the club until 2031.

The Bulldogs captain, who joined with the side back in 2024 on a four-year deal, has played an important role in Canterbury-Bankstown’s rise up the ladder to be a finals contender.

During his tenure so far, he has been named as a centre in the 2024 and 2025 Dally M Team of the Year, whilst also earning the Dr George Peponis Medal (the club’s best player of the year) this year showing how important he has been.

Speaking in a club statement, the 25-year-old is excited to remain at Belmore, which he says has become a new home.

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

“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. 

“This is home for me now."  

General Manager of Football Gus Gould would also speak in a statement on the decision believing that it was a landmark moment for the side.

“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.

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