A slightly built, yet skilful and strong-marking full-forward, Craig Davis was recruited to Carlton from Launceston after the premiership season of 1972. He made his debut in Round 14, 1973, and, in just his fifth senior game, found himself on football's biggest stage, the 1973 Grand Final. The cousin of Blues legend Brent Crosswell, he too was a fabulous football talent, collecting Carlton's leading goal-kicker award in 1974 with 45 majors. His time at Princes Park would end after 42 games in three seasons due to health concerns, though he would give more to the game across three other clubs.