Craig Francis

Nickname:
Bogan (Boges), Prez
… and why:
The ex-President and Claremont yuppie Farmer was jealous of my blue collar street cred’
Family:
Lisa, Tom, Luke
Favourite number & Position:
Wing, no 49 (after Maurice Rioli)
No. of Dragons Games:
65 (2002-2010)
Recruited From:
Kwinana (Home of the Knights) in WA; other clubs – Wembley, Curtin Wesley amateurs
AFL club supported:
Fremantle Dockers (and South Freo in the WAFL)
Career Highlight:
Winning 03 and 04 Champs, selection in 2003 all-Asian side, Clubman award in 06, ascending to the presidency.
Where are you now:
Perth
Favourite Hong Kong Bar:
Smugglers (in Stanley)
Most memorable Dragons moment:
Prime Minister John Howard saying he heard my nose break on forward pocket from his seat in the top of the grandstand (Bali 9s, 2003)
Advice for other Dragons:
It is not enough just to play. You have to contribute