NRL star Cooper Cronk announces retirement from rugby league

Publish Date: Monday, 20 May 2019, 12:38PM

NRL star Cooper Cronk has announced that he will retire from rugby league at the end of the 2019 NRL season.

Cronk is in the final year of his contract with the Sydney Roosters. He announced today that he will end that 16-year career.

Cooper Cronk was a stalwart for the Melbourne Storm from 2004 until 2017, when he moved to the Sydney Roosters.

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Oh the memories!!!!! One hell of a ride brother. Nothing but love, respect and admiration for your career and achievements. Not only did you inspire me, you’ve also inspired the next generation of rugby league players. We’ve shared some special moments together over the last 17 years and I look forward to our families sharing many more. Love ya Slats!!!! @b1slater

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He was the Dally M halfback of the year in 2006, and won the award again in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2016. Cronk is also a dual Dally M Medallist winning the top award in 2013 and 2016.

“It’s been one hell of a ride,” Cronk said at a press conference on Monday.

Congratulations on an awesome career Cooper!

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