The Waratahs' utility player, Lawson Creighton, is a man with a plan. While his rugby career is in flux, with a potential move to the five-eighth position, Creighton's off-field pursuits are just as ambitious. With a background in electrical engineering and a growing interest in business, he's taking steps to ensure his future extends beyond the rugby field.
Creighton's journey began with a move to the Waratahs two seasons ago, coinciding with the arrival of coach Dan McKellar. Since then, he's been a versatile player, starting at inside centre and five-eighth. However, his true passion lies in the No.10 jersey, a position he sees as a key to both his rugby and business success.
The Waratahs' playmaking situation is a complex one, with three players off contract at the end of the season: Creighton, Jack Bowen, and Jack Debreczeni. With injuries and a lack of playing time in the No.10 position, Creighton's future is uncertain. But his off-field pursuits provide a sense of stability and a different kind of challenge.
Creighton's day job is in Camden, where he's learning the back end of the construction business. After years as an apprentice electrician in Brisbane, he's now working in an office, gaining experience in the high-level electrical business. This provides a unique balance to his rugby career, ensuring he has a solid foundation for the future.
"I’ve been going down to a place in Camden ... they run a high-level electrical business, so I’m in the office and seeing the back end of it," Creighton said. "I’m pretty confident in my work skills as a sparky, but running a business on that side of it is probably where I need to grow ... I made sure I finished my trade and then signed with the Reds, so I’ve always been someone who’s been pretty strong on having something outside of footy."
Creighton's dual pursuits of rugby and business are a testament to his drive and ambition. While his rugby future is uncertain, his off-field pursuits provide a sense of stability and a different kind of challenge. As he continues to navigate the complexities of the rugby world, Creighton's dual pursuits of rugby and business are a testament to his drive and ambition. While his rugby future is uncertain, his off-field pursuits provide a sense of stability and a different kind of challenge.
