The Sydney Roosters have announced that recently-retired halfback Cooper Cronk will become part of the club's coaching staff in 2020.
The two-time premiership winner will take on the part-time role of Specialist Halves Coach.
His coaching role will cover all grades from Harold Matthews to NRL.
Head Coach Trent Robinson was delighted to have Cronk join the coaching staff.
โCooperโs experience and football nous is unmatched and itโs great to have him on board in this role where he will pass on his knowledge and work on the development of our halves across all grades at the Club,โ said Robinson.
Speaking about the position Cronk said: โI have spoken previously about what the Roosters have made possible for me over the last couple of years, and Iโm excited to remain involved with the Club in this new role.
โThere are some great young kids coming through the ranks at the Roosters and Iโm looking forward to working with them,โ he added.
Cronk's involvement will commence withe the start of the Roosters' NRL pre-season mid next month.
What an Immortal this bloke is and officially will be in the future.
Magnificent footy brain that could easily become a head coach if ever he wanted the challenge. Superb knowledge, will insure the Roosters will have great half backs and five eights throughout the entire club.
Looking forward how he transforms Flanagan, Lam and young Walker into absolute marvelous players.
Congratulations to Sydney Roosters for displaying their foresight and hiring the best of the best. This professional club always looks at the big picture.
This was part of the package to get him to the roosters but wasn’t added to their sombrero.
Just taking up his back ended contract on top of his uni fees.
Will continue as head coach with Robinson continuing his role as post match media dribbler and cronk’s personal driver.
As we saw in the GF you dont need to be the better team on the day regardless of coach.
Robinson>Bennett
Robinson>Stuart