Stephen and Christian Crichton, despite both enjoying NRL stints at Penrith and Canterbury, had never played with or against each other. That changed on Thursday.
Stephen and Christian Crichton, despite both enjoying NRL stints at Penrith and Canterbury, had never played with or against each other.
The Blues took part in an opposed training session at the Blue Mountains Grammar School in Wentworth Falls, against a St Marys side from the third-tier Ron Massey Cup. It mimicked their preparation for game two, although this time the teams trained with simulated crowd noise to prepare them for the hostile environment that awaits them at Suncorp Stadium.
Asked if he jammed in on the NSW three-quarter to remind him who was boss, Crichton laughed: “I did a few times there, but, not being full contact, I would love to wack him .Blues brothers: Christian Crichton with younger sibling Stephen.“In this environment, being around the Blues camp and being part of their prep, we just want to do our job to make sure they’re getting out of the session what they need to, so we’re not doing anything silly or trying to hurt the boys, but it’s good fun.
Stephen Crichton has become one of the best players in the NRL, revelling in the added responsibility of being Canterbury skipper after leaving his comfort zone of Penrith. However, Christian said Stephen was never touted as a future superstar while coming through the junior ranks.
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