Jack Crisp and Caleb Poulter spent years living together. Now, they are set to do battle against each other at Marvel Stadium.
Poulter moved in with Crisp moved in not long after Collingwood selected him in the second round of the 2020 AFL Draft and was still living with Crisp and his family for months after his AFL career looked over when the Magpies delisted him last October.
Poulter subsequently earned a lifeline with the Western Bulldogs.
"It was almost like a proud dad moment (watching Poulter return) after seeing all the struggles that he was going through at home last year. To see him go through it was hard as a family," Crisp said.
"To see him pull through and see the light at the other end of the tunnel and get to work, then get the reward for work was a surreal moment. Now to have the opportunity to play against him just a few weeks in is pretty cool. Nonetheless, when you cross the white line, it's on."
Jack Crisp issues a public apology for his involvement in social media content that was distributed last week that had references to illicit drugs.
"Last week I became aware that a video was being shared online containing private images which I had sent to another person in 2018," Crisp said.
"I want to apologise for my actions and the impact they’ve had on my family and our club.
"Since that time, I have learnt a lot and grown as a person and I hope my family, those at Collingwood, and everyone connected to our club and the wider game, can see that growth. In saying that, I am still a work in progress and aim to continue to get better as a person."
Jack Crisp will front the AFL next week after a video circulated on social media with references to illicit drugs.
"The AFL confirms Collingwood last night alerted the integrity unit of a video that was circulated on social media featuring player Jack Crisp," the League said in a Thursday statement.
"AFLIU will speak with Crisp in relation to the content next week upon his return from Brisbane."
Jack Crisp wins his second-straight Copeland Trophy as Collingwood's best player for 2022.
The 28-year-old polled 291 votes to finish 15 votes clear of captain Scott Pendlebury, while vice-captain Darcy Moore finished on the podium, seven votes further back.
Jack Crisp wins his first E.W. Copeland Trophy after being named Collingwood's 2021 club champion with 90 votes ahead of Brayden Maynard (70 votes) and Scott Pendlebury (67 votes).
Brodie Grundy wins his second Copeland Trophy as Collingwood's best and fairest for the 2019 season.
Grundy polled 174 votes, while ultra-consistent skipper Scott Pendlebury (158) was runner-up and dashing defender Jack Crisp (147) also finished on the podium.
"My life has changed forever playing for the Collingwood Football Club. It's been a home for me since I turned 18 away from home, coming from interstate," Grundy said.
"To go to games and see people with the No.4 on their jumper or wear one sock up, one sock down … I'll never be able to say thank you enough for how supported I've felt by the Magpie supporters.
"Each week I try to put it all out there and try to repay them and my teammates and coaches for all their support.
"My life is far better for being involved with this organisation and I'm looking forward to next year."
Jack Crisp reveals he played through the pain of a serious hip injury and a stress fracture in his back during the 2018 finals series for the Magpies.
Crisp endured two seasons with a "pretty bad" hip problem that would have had serious ramifications for his 2019 season had he not undergone off-season surgery.
"(World-renowned, Melbourne-based hip surgeon) John O'Donnell said, 'Lucky you went in now,' because I probably would've been pretty stuffed this year if I didn't have surgery," Crisp said.
"Every time I moved my hip, a bone spur was ripping some cartilage, so I had a flap of cartilage flapping around in my hip. The ball-and-socket (joint) was getting jammed and it chipped away at the bone. It was a bit worn out."
A bulked-up Jack Crisp is ready to make a more permanent switch to defence in 2018.
"I've enjoyed every bit of the transition to be honest," Crisp said.
"It's just adding another string to the bow because you can't just play one position these days."
He has also had to slightly change his body – adding more weight to his frame and improving his strength – to cope with the demands of the position.
"Sometimes in one-on-ones and with contested footy I've been pushed off a little bit too easily," he said.
"With the new gym program and the running we're doing out here, it's more explosive stuff and that's been the focus. So if I can hold my weight a bit heavier and maintain that towards games I'll be laughing."
Jack Crisp plans to boost his body weight and strength in 2018 as he becomes a permanent half-back flanker.
"I'll play maybe a kilo heavier (to) be a little bit stronger … (and) my sprint and surge stuff is going to be more consistent," Crisp told RSN927 radio.
"I'm feeling pretty good so far. If I can learn to run for long periods of time with an extra kilo on my body I think I'll be better off."
Jack Crisp is fined $5000 by the AFL but will be free to face his old side the Brisbane Lions in round one after the League found him guilty of multiple betting offenses.
While at the Lions last year Crisp placed bets on an AFL market totaling $129.
Crisp's cooperation with the AFL saved him from suspension, but the 21-year-old will undergo counseling for as long as deemed required by the counselor – in consultation with Crisp and the club.
Jack Crisp seizes his opportunities after being elevated from the Lions' rookie list due to a long-term injury to Matthew Leuenberger, averaging 15 disposals and 4 tackles in three games.
"I wasn't expecting to get a game because I was on the rookie list so I just thought I'd attack this year, do a good pre-season and do the best I could in reserves so the coaches could see what I could do and hopefully get elevated off the rookie list at the end of the year," he said.
"I'm feeling a bit more comfortable running out, it's not so nerve-racking any more. I'm just starting to get a feel for the game and I just want to keep going out there and getting used to it so I can improve."
Saturday, 21 April 2012
Jack Crisp makes his AFL debut for Brisbane at the Gabba with 17 disposals (10 kicks and 7 handballs), a mark and 4 tackles in a 65-point win over Gold Coast.