Angus

[Timmah]

[QUOTE=Paddo Colt 61;n975088][QUOTE=P Money; His girl broke up with him when he was in England. more to come.

Goes to show that the full set of fingers can be important.

Dude…harsh !
lol

[Roosterfarian]

I just found out why reason why Angus was not in NZ

Won’t post it, txt me if you want to know. 0422908063 Chris

If it's the mushroom rumour...please...what a load of BS!

[Rooster1908]

If it's the mushroom rumour...please...what a load of BS!

Angus and Mushroom gravy . Yum

[Roosterfarian]

Not that type of mushroom mun.

[King Salvo]

The father of Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton has revealed the representative star has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Earlier this month, Crichton was granted personal leave from the Roosters pre-season trip to Queenstown, New Zealand in order to deal with personal issues.

Crichton has not been sighted during the pre-season trial matches against Melbourne and Manly.

But in a statement to Channel 9 News, Crichton’s father Charlie revealed why the 27-year-old had taken time away from the game.

“I can confirm today that Angus is under appropriate professional support and treatment for medically diagnosed bipolar disorder which he has been dealing with for sometime,” the statement read.

“He is full supported by his family, his management and the Sydney Roosters club as he works towards recovery.

“While no timeline has been set for his return to Rugby League, we will continue to trust his medical team and know those with the Rugby League community will respect his right to privacy during this time.”

Earlier in the day, Nine's Danny Weidler reported Crichton is expected to miss at least six weeks before returning, including the first four weeks of the season.

“Privately, the Roosters are hoping to have him back on the field in six weeks, but that may be the best-case scenario,” he said.

Crichton, who had been suspended for a match during the World Cup final for a raised elbow on Chanel Harris-Tavita, was a member of Australia’s successful World Cup campaign.

He also played two State of Origin matches for NSW last year.

Crichton has played 87 matches for the Sydney Roosters, including winning the 2019 premiership after moving from his former club the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...e566671f47d07b

[Spirit of 66]

The Roosters have asked the NRL for cap relief. Not expected back for at least 10 rounds. NRL is considering the request.

[Thirteen]

The Roosters have asked the NRL for cap relief. Not expected back for at least 10 rounds. NRL is considering the request.

If a player breaks an arm and is out for ten weeks there is no cap relief so why would they give cap relief for a mental illness? Can’t see it happening.

[King Salvo]

The Roosters have asked the NRL for cap relief. Not expected back for at least 10 rounds. NRL is considering the request.

Not sure how that will go though and I have very strong doubts any cap relief will be given.

Still not sure what happened to Boyd Cordner's cap relief - 350k in 2021 and if it was approved or not or even spent

2023 is the last year they will get full cap relief for Boyd's contract

[NorfolkStreetKid]

If a player breaks an arm and is out for ten weeks there is no cap relief so why would they give cap relief for a mental illness? Can’t see it happening.

Maybe because it's an off field injury and it's a soft spot in society. I'd say they are a good chance of getting it.

[QWERTY]

If a player breaks an arm and is out for ten weeks there is no cap relief so why would they give cap relief for a mental illness? Can’t see it happening.

True, but mental health is a major talking point nowadays, especially in sport. With all the scrutiny around it and the fact that it’s the first of its kind, I really wouldn’t be surprised if we get cap relief.

[Rooster1908]

True, but mental health is a major talking point nowadays, especially in sport. With all the scrutiny around it and the fact that it’s the first of its kind, I really wouldn’t be surprised if we get cap relief.

So If a player breaks his arm and says he is depressed the club may get cap relief

[King Salvo]

So the Roosters have 28 contracted players so if granted cap relief they could promote a player internally or sign an external player to make it 29 players in the Squad.

If they had 30 players already they could still do the above but that would mean Crichton could not return to play this year as that mean they would have 31 players when only allowed 30 players in an NRL Squad.

[Easts75]

Wonder if the Young situation for this year is dead in the water

[Insider]

So the Roosters have 28 contracted players so if granted cap relief they could promote a player internally or sign an external player to make it 29 players in the Squad.

If they had 30 players already they could still do the above but that would mean Crichton could not return to play this year as that mean they would have 31 players when only allowed 30 players in an NRL Squad.

27 by my count. I would have Xavier in the 30 ahead of Tapuha. He was impressive in the trials, Tapuha showed nothing as usual,

[Horry]

The Roosters have sought salary-cap relief from the NRL for sidelined back-rower Angus Crichton as he continues treatment for mental health issues.

Crichton has been granted indefinite leave after his family released a statement last Thursday revealing he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He is expected to enter a treatment facility in coming days.

Sources with knowledge of the situation have told the Herald he won’t be available for training for at least 10 weeks before an assessment is made on any return to the playing field.

A Kangaroos and NSW representative, Crichton is reportedly on $750,000 a season this year and next.

The Roosters declined to comment, but it is understood chief executive Joe Kelly discussed the idea late last week with NRL head of integrity Jason King.

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo said salary-cap auditor Matt Faulkner would determine any decision on salary-cap relief.

“That’s a challenging question,” Abdo told the Herald. “It’s an injury like any other injury and, in the past, we haven’t given salary-cap relief. But, if there’s an appropriate approach to it, and it’s discharged in terms of a suitable specialist, it can be looked at.

“The salary-cap auditor is empowered to look at certain situations within certain parameters. With appropriate, independent advice, it will be looked at.”
Salary-cap relief is usually granted for players injured in representative matches, have suffered career-ending injuries or stood down by the no-fault stand-down policy.

The Dragons received cap relief in 2019 for back-rower Jack de Belin, who was sidelined for three years as he fought sexual assault charges in the courts.

In 2017, the salary-cap rules were changed when Canberra hooker Josh Hodgson suffered a serious knee injury while playing for England.

Outside those parameters, though, the NRL is loath to provide cap relief because of the murky precedent it can set.

The Roosters asked for salary-cap relief in early 2021 for former captain Boyd Cordner after he was sidelined because of a series of concussions. Their request was denied and Cordner was medically retired in June that year.

“As far as season-ending or career-ending issues, each of those are looked at on their merits,” Abdo said. “If it’s material, in terms of length, there’s an opportunity to look at it. But it gets carefully assessed.”

The issue is tricky for the NRL.

Physical injuries are different to concussion and mental health issues insofar that specialists and doctors can predict recovery time almost to the week.

With greater emphasis from the NRL on protecting players from concussion, and with a “State of Mind” initiative that focuses on mental health, players who don’t show outward symptoms can feel pressure to play.

Knowing they won’t be an impost on the club’s cap would encourage players to come forward with mental health issues. The NRL, however, is conscious about clubs exploiting the rule.

Crichton’s mental health has been the source of great speculation recently before his father, Charlie, released a statement to Channel Nine, publisher of this masthead.

“I can confirm today that Angus is under appropriate professional support and treatment for medically diagnosed bipolar disorder, which he has been dealing with for some time,” Charlie Crichton said on Thursday night.

“He is fully supported by his family, his management and the Sydney Roosters club as he works towards recovery.

Meanwhile, the Roosters are likely to start the season without any certainty around teenage sensation Joseph Suaali’i, who has an option his way under his current deal for 2024.

Suaali’i has attracted tentative interest from Rugby Australia as it builds for the 2027 World Cup but the Roosters remain confident of extending his deal long-term