His breakthrough year in Super League was 2004 where, under coach Jon Sharp, he established himself as a regular in Huddersfield's first team and developed a reputation as an imposing figure with his mix of size and athleticism.
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The 18 stone prop is the nephew of the legendary professional wrestler Shirley "Big Daddy" Crabtree, himself a former rugby league player who played for Bradford Northern, although he never made an appearance for the first team.
Shirley Crabtree | Robert H. Crabtree | Lotta Crabtree | Jimmy Crabtree | William Crabtree | Tom Crabtree | Shirley "Big Daddy" Crabtree | Lake Crabtree | Jack Crabtree | Crabtree & Evelyn | Crabtree |