Craddock: I almost joined Perth

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Speaking after Wolves' first training session in Perth on their Australian tour, Craddock said the time had not been right to join the Hyundai A-League club, despite admitting he had been struggling for selection at the time following a broken metatarsal.

"I spoke to Dave (Glory coach Dave Mitchell). It just wasn't the right time and thankfully I didn't agree because I got another contract at the Wolves," Craddock said.

"It was a massive decision I had to make, whether to make that step or not, to come to Australia."

Fortunately for Craddock he persevered, with the 33-year-old central defender winning his place back in the side to play 11 matches in a row as Wolves marched to the Coca Cola Championship title.

And there was another bonus as well, with Craddock earning himself a one-year contract extension that sees him lead Wolves back to the Premiership for the first time since 2003-04.

"At the time I was being asked the question, it was when I wasn't in the team and I got back in the team and trained the place down and managed to lift the cup at the end of the season, which was fantastic for me," he added.

"So I got my reward, which was another contract which I'm happy with."