Footy star suddenly dies aged just 27 at his home after struggling in his attempt to make a comeback in the NRL
- Former Brisbane Broncos and Canberra Raiders footy star Mitch Cronin has died
- The 27-year-old, who had his sights on the NRL, died in Brisbane on Friday
- Cronin represented Wynnum-Manly Seagulls and played in the Auckland Nines
Former Brisbane Broncos and Canberra Raiders footy star Mitch Cronin has died at his home following a ‘training accident’.
The 27-year-old hooker, who had his sights on playing in the NRL, reportedly died at his parents’ home in Brisbane on Friday.
Cronin was club captain for the Wynnum-Manly Seagulls and played for the Raiders and Broncos in the Auckland Nines.
Former Brisbane Broncos and Canberra Raiders footy star Mitch Cronin has died at his home
Pictured: Cronin of the Raiders runs the ball during the NRL trial match between the Melbourne Storm and the Canberra Raiders at AAMI Park on February 8, 2014
Former Raiders star Jordan Rapana said he was struggling to come to terms with Cronin’s death in a tribute posted to Instagram.
‘I still don’t want to believe it,’ he wrote.
‘You got me through some of the toughest times of my life.
‘Love you my brother, fly high you absolute legend. Love you forever brother.’
NRL commentator Andrew Voss declared it to be a ‘terribly sad day for rugby league’.
‘Just 27 years old. Give strength to his family and friends. Rest in Peace Mitch,’ he wrote on Twitter.
According to Fox Sports, Cronin was working hard to crack the NRL after injuries saw him drop down a level.
NRL commentator Andrew Voss declared it to be a ‘terribly sad day for rugby league’
Former Raiders star Jordan Rapana said he was struggling to come to terms with Cronin’s death in a tribute posted to Instagram