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Craig Polla-Mounter


Halfback who's had a star-studded career at the Bulldogs.  Aggressive, determined and confident, Craig is a key organiser, tactical kicker and on-field leader.  Achieved a milestone in 1997 when he kicked his 1st field goal in 8 seasons with the club.

Date of birth: 7 March 1972
Place: Box Hill, Melbourne
1st season at club: 1991
1st Grade games for 'Dogs: 151
Total games for 'Dogs: 193
Semi Finals: 12
Grand Finals: 2
Preferred position: Halfback
Has also played: Five-eighth
Height: 170cm Weight: 82kg
PERSONAL DETAILS "Polly"
Married: yes Partner's name: Emma
Kids: Jordan & Ashleigh
High School attended: Ipswich Grammar
Interests away from football: Fishing
FOOTBALL BACKGROUND
FROM TO CLUB POSITION COACH
1990 1990 Ipswich Grammar (RU) Inside Centre C.Hawkins/ I Jones
REPRESENTATIVE HISTORY
FROM TO CLUB POSITION COACH
1990 1990 Australian RU Schoolboys Inside Centre C.Hawkins
1993 1993 City Origin Halfback Phil Gould
A DOG'S BREAKFAST OF TRIVIA
Position played in very first team: Fullback
Top footballing moment: 1995 Grand Final
What I enjoy most in a game: Winning
Favourite past Bulldogs player: "Tezza from Chezza"
Fave Oz sports star (besides Greg Norman): Ian Healy
Sporting event I would most like to attend: Olympics
TV/movie character most like me: "Tattoo" Fantasy Island
If I set myself for the Olympics my sport would be: 100m athletics
I have a dog I can be photographed with: Yes, Stanly the Staffy
Favourite toy: boat
Favourite Spice Girl: none, I'm too old for them
All-time Aussie sports legend: Allan Border
Best sporting event attended: One day cricket international, SCG
My favourite way to spend a day off is: fishing
The household chore I do most is: watch TV
The person who makes me laugh most is: Dalton (Jason Hetherington)
If I made a movie with a cartoon character it'd be: Atom Ant
The thing I waste most money on is: fishing
If I could have lessons in anything I'd choose: fly-casting
My favourite cricketer is: Ian Healy
Dog? Stanley
Craig Polla-Mounter - 1997 Portrait
Photo from the Bulldogs Backyard
Craig Polla-Mounter - 1997 Action Shot
Photo from the Bulldogs Backyard
Craig Polla-Mounter - 1998 Portrait
Photo from the Bulldogs Backyard
Craig Polla-Mounter - 1998 Action Shot
Photo courtesy of Rugby League Week
Craig Polla-Mounter - 1998 Action Shot
Photo courtesy of Big League
Craig Polla-Mounter - 1998 Fishing
Photo courtesy of Big League
Craig Polla-Mounter - 1998 Action Shot
Photography © Action Photographics
Craig Polla-Mounter - 1999 Portrait
Photo from the Bulldogs Backyard
Craig Polla-Mounter - 1999 Action Shot
Photography © Chris Kapetanellis
Craig Polla-Mounter - 2000 Portrait
Photo from the Bulldogs Backyard

Dog data
App. Int. Tries Goals Fld Gls Points Ave. Hit-Ups Ave. Tackles Ave. Metres Eff. Tackles Line Breaks Offloads
2000 6 17 2 0 0 8 4.65 16.52 33 85.97% 3 1
1999 0 4 0 0 0 0
1998 24 1 4 0 3 19
1997 17 0 1 0 1 5
1996 17 0 5 0 0 20
1995 17 4 4 0 0 16
1994 17 2 4 0 0 16
1993 24 0 11 0 0 44
1992 19 0 6 0 0 24

Photos & Text from the Official Bulldogs website


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