In 1928, Crowe made his professional rugby league debut against University in a Round 3 win.
Returning at his usual position as hooker, Crowe made an appearance for the first time in five years in a double-digit loss to Easts.
South Sydney concluded the season 3rd, below Easts (who also had 8 wins, but had a better point differential).
Crowe played the game, however, his team lost 17-12 to the eventual premiers.
[5] Crowe would not play another game after Souths' Semi Final loss.