Croft became a second-generation Bulldog when the Western Bulldogs matched Sydney's bid for him at pick 15 in the 2023 draft; his father Matthew was a 186-game player for the club. The 201cm forward combines endurance with marking power, and played in Footscray's 2025 VFL premiership before an AFL debut in round 23 that year. He has played 19 AFL games and kicked 17 goals.