Eorl Crabtree

Eorl Crabtree (born 2 October 1982) is a British former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s.

[3][4][5] Born in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, Crabtree has lived in Meltham since he was three years old and attended Honley High School.

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.

Crabtree played for Huddersfield in the 2006 Challenge Cup Final as a second-row against St. Helens but the Giants lost 12–42.

[10] He also made regular appearances as a commentator and pundit for BBC Sport's rugby league coverage.

Crabtree while playing for Huddersfield in 2010