Podcast | Shane Crawford (Dancing with the Stars) – Today, I’m thrilled to bring you a conversation with one of AFL’s most iconic players, Shane Crawford. With an impressive 305 games under his belt over a stellar 16-year career at the Hawthorn Football Club, Shane was a key player in the 2008 Premiership team, a four-time All-Australian, and represented Australia in three International Rules series.
But Shane’s talents don’t stop on the field. He’s also made his mark as a TV presenter on shows like Kids WB, Postcards, and Australian Ninja Warrior. And now, he’s taken on a new challenge: the dance floor, competing in Dancing with the Stars.
In this episode, Shane chats about:
- His confidence level going into Dancing with the Stars (DWTS)
- How end-of-year revue shows helped his DWTS performance
- The fun but technical challenge of the Samba, performing ‘La Vida Loca’
- The vulnerability of tackling the serious Viennese Waltz
- Going out on a high note after a fantastic Quick Step
- Forming close bonds with the DWTS cast
- The enormity of being part of Hawthorn Football Club’s rich history
- His decision to retire after the Grand Final
- What’s next on the horizon for him
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Podcast | Shane Crawford (Dancing with the Stars)
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Thanks to Jonathan Lister at Seven for organising this podcast
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Dancing with the Stars
A cast too good to be true. You won’t be able to take your eyes off Dancing With The Stars.
The fresh aroma of spray tans, the sparkle of thousands of sequins and the rhythmic beat of new ballroom shoes can only signify one thing: 12 new celebrities are preparing to showcase their magical moves on the new season of Dancing With The Stars, premiering 7.00pm Sunday, 7 July on Channel 7 and 7plus.
This season, Sonia Kruger is joined by new co-host, Dr Chris Brown, as a fresh lineup of stars step onto the stage, giving their all to support their chosen charities.
Following weeks of rigorous rehearsals, they’ll face the discerning eyes of judges Craig Revel Horwood, Helen Richey, Sharna Burgess and Mark Wilson, as they strive for dancefloor supremacy.
Who will win the coveted Dancing With The Stars mirror ball trophy?
The 2024 Dancing With The Stars line-up is:
- Adam Dovile – Better Homes and Gardens DIY presenter
- Ant Middleton – SAS Australia Chief Instructor
- Ben Cousins – AFL legend and 7NEWS Sport presenter
- Hayden Quinn – Chef and TV host
- James Stewart – Home and Away actor
- Julie Goodwin – Chef and author
- Lisa McCune – Actor
- Nadia Bartel – Fashion designer and model
- Nikki Osborne – Comedian
- Nova Peris – Olympian and former senator
- Samantha Jade – Singer
- Shane Crawford – AFL royalty
Dancing With The Stars is produced by BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand from a format created by the BBC and distributed by BBC Studios.
Shane Crawford
One of the AFL’s most well-known players, Shane has played 305 games over his 16-year-long career at Hawthorn Football Club.
Part of the 2008 Premiership side, Shane is a four time All-Australian player and played in three International Rules series for Australia.
Off the field, Shane has presented numerous television series including Kids WB, Postcards and Australian
Ninja Warrior.
Swapping his footy boots for a Cuban heel, will Shane be able score the number one position on the
leader board?
Info: Seven
Shane Crawford is a versatile Australian television personality known for his extensive career both on and off the field. From 2009 until its conclusion in 2019, Crawford was a regular panelist on The AFL Footy Show. He has also been a prominent presenter on popular travel programs like Getaway and Postcards since 2008, and hosted the children’s show Kids’ WB beginning in 2014.
In 2011, Crawford competed on the inaugural season of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia, raising $49,311 for the Breast Cancer Network Australia and finishing third overall.
Crawford joined Australian Ninja Warrior as a stand-in presenter for the fourth season in 2020 and became the main sideline presenter in 2021.
In 2022, he made his musical theatre debut in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in Melbourne, taking on the role of the ‘Pharaoh’.
Info: Wikipedia
Dancing with the Stars: Shane Crawford
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