The guessing game over Cooper Cronk has intensified after the injured halfback took no part in the Sydney Roosters’ final training run ahead of Sunday’s NRL grand final against Melbourne. Cronk’s much talked-about left shoulder was assessed in secret on Saturday but the ex-Test No.7 appears unlikely to overcome a severe rotator cuff tear after not being sighted in their closed captain’s run at Allianz Stadium.
Seven News cameras captured the training session, and revealed the champion halfback barely involve himself at all in proceedings. He also looked extremely limited in his movement, struggling to pass a ball with his usual technique. And in another twist, Sean O’Sullivan has reportedly been told he won’t replace Cronk at halfback. Victor Radley or Ryan Matterson are now considered the best chances to slot into the halves with Luke Keary as the Roosters sweat on Cronk. The Roosters put Cronk through his paces at Allianz Stadium in a fitness test on Saturday that was expected to involve tackling giant prop Dylan Napa after knocking back the chance to hold a captain’s run at ANZ Stadium.
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