Ryan Crowley kicks for Essendon against the Dockers in 2016.
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Camera IconRyan Crowley kicks for Essendon against the Dockers in 2016. Paul Kane/Getty Images Credit: Supplied/Paul Kane/Getty Images

WAFL: Swan Districts confirm Crowley capture for 2017 season

Belinda CiprianoEastern Reporter

The experienced midfielder was set to join the WAFL club in a two-year deal last season that would have him take on the role of midfield coach as well as player.

He instead received an AFL lifeline from Essendon, where he played eight games as part of his role as a top-up player.

A Swans spokesman said during a brief stint at the club last year, it was obvious Crowley would bring a wealth of knowledge and unrivalled professionalism to the group.

“In his 196 games of AFL footy, he has had to display incredible mental strength given the role he played week in, week out,” he said.

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“No other player in recent history could boast to have played on the consistent quality of opponent that Ryan has had to compete against over the past decade.

“The ability to prepare and succeed against such quality is going to be a great example to our young players coming through the system.”