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Blog with Kenty: Why stunning grand final record sets Cooper Cronk apart from modern rivals

Cooper Cronk will go down as a great of the game, but perhaps a level below a few of his own former teammates. But his grand final record puts him well above all else in the modern game. BLOG WITH PAUL KENT FROM 1PM.

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Cooper Cronk boasts a stunning grand final record that is unmatched by any modern day player, even the great Cameron Smith.

With the curtain coming down on his career, and his name next to nine NRL deciders, I took some time to reflect on what makes him a champion.

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A perfect example is how he would spend his time preparing for his NRL360 appearances.

Just like he approached his entire career, he would write notes, analyse them, then mentally adjust for the upcoming show.

Planning and intelligence are the key attributes that set him apart from his rugby league rivals.

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