The NRL has a number of incredible players that no longer participate in the State of Origin series each year. These players have all represented their state at one stage, but now give all their effort to their club.
Cooper Cronk played 22 games for Queensland and whether he was the halfback or coming off the bench he had a huge influence on each game he was involved in. One of the best modern day game managers, Cronk never let his side down, and was one of the Maroons' greatest.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 21: Cooper Cronk of the Maroons passes the ball during game two of the State Of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on June 21, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
