Mitch Cronin playing for the Canberra Raiders in a trial match in 2014. Photo / Getty Images
The rugby league world has been rocked by the sudden death of former Canberra Raiders and Brisbane Broncos hooker Mitch Cronin.
The 27-year-old was found dead in his swimming pool by family members after cooling off following a weights session on Friday afternoon.
Cronin started his career in Canberra, before
joining Brisbane. The promising young hooker never made an NRL appearance but made his presence felt in the Queensland Cup, piloting Wynnum Manly Seagulls to the final last year.
Cronin played at the Auckland Nines twice, firstly for the Raiders and then the Broncos. While injured hampered his progression towards the first-grade stage, he was still working hard toward achieving that goal.
