Cronk and Buzz clash over 'double agent' saga

[@guvnorh]

I like Cooper basically saying don't judge me by your standard.

[@timford3934]

I agree and if football is a business why cant cronk make a business within and with transparency... unlike the two cooks asking the questions (regarding transparency...bottom feeders)

[@osteoboy]

A very well spoken response by cronk. Dudes a legend.

[@04paok]

How isn’t it a conflict of interest? If he’s mentoring or helping the halves of the storm be better in the game, doesn’t that help the rorters when planning the game knowing the strengths and weaknesses of the storm halves?

[@markgado8782]

No. I'm not conflicted because I said so, is basically what Cooper said.. ridiculous.

[@owenrees7544]

@J G mate put a cork in it.

[@JJS7teen19]

So Buzz work's with Cronk on Fox league and didn't want to just ring him directly and ask him? Instead he prints the article and blames a communication break down but Buzz prints it anyway. Tosser!

[@JustASoul738]

it’s all scripted

[@mcgarnacle21]

Don't let fact hunting get in the way of a good story!

[@thatsmybikepunk195]

That’s King Tosser thank you!

[@jasegtree1206]

"journalists" talking about morals and integrity is hilarious

[@afp854]

people who have no integrity cant believe that people actually have integrity

[@Barkbatosu]

Murdoch ones in particular

[@rogdedodge7258]

JD Berne You really think there's a difference? They're all in the disinformation business, I don't care who they work for.

[@Barkbatosu]

@@rogdedodge7258 there are some with integrity, but not in the Murdoch meat grinder. Just have to know where to look.

[@rogdedodge7258]

JD Berne If you say ABC or SBS I'm just going to vomit

[@AC26875]

Lol Buzz was pissing his pants for most of the interview.

[@clutch7548]

Cronk articulated his points perfectly and is obviously levels above Buzz as a person and man

[@jeancornu2584]

Lol 😆 that’s because he is simple and couldn’t think of anything smart to say as a retort .. he just laughs like a simpleton.. der.. der..der.. 🤣 damn he got completely savaged and exposed as the hack he is, and Kent too, and tbh I enjoyed it! 😂 good on ya Coops! You show your integrity through your confidence.. which comes undoubtedly comes from telling the truth

[@Peter-zv4dx]

😂😂😂yup

[@RK-re6ik]

Theyre treating Cronk like hes not one of the greatest halfbacks the game has ever seen, he can do whatever the f he wants

[@carlinislies4348]

Lol he isn’t he was carried in every team he played in

[@tasmanianscallop435]

@@carlinislies4348 wake up

[@brodiewade6443]

@@carlinislies4348 He carried roosters back2back😐

[@simonextra9689]

I don't see how those two points are related. Just because he was great as a halfback doesn't mean he shouldn't treated like a god

[@dhdydbemjxgcn2141]

He’s the goat in my eyes

[@thepaleking1228]

haha cooper being so professional with these muppets. Just tell em to kick rocks next time cooper.

[@clutch7548]

The patience was impressive

[@connormaguire8909]

kent and ikin weren't too bad, buzz on the other hand was being a complete and utter idiot for most of the conversation like he usually is

[@zacbingham6778]

Can I say as a St. George and Nsw Blues fan, Ive rarely ever cheered for Cooper Cronk, however I believe Cooper's integrity would be far above reproach. He clearly still has relationships with storm players, he's Melbourne's best half-back of all time so of course they'd want him to mentor the young halves. Bloody hell Buzz and Kenty are sooo dumbfounded by integrity, honesty and not exploiting opportunities because they can't imagine not being backstabbing snakes.

[@only1pluggalockett670]

@J G and Manchester utd will still Be dogshit

[@MichaelSmithAU]

@J G nothing like making numbers up. It'll never be the number 1 spectator sport in Australia - it'll always compete with Rugby Union for 3rd or 4th spot and that's just in football. But hey, if your argument is its the most popular so it must be the best I hope you enjoy driving your Toyota Camry (because that must be the best - its popular after all)

[@manutdnz]

Buzz getting called out for his bullshit has him absolutely reeling 😂

[@killerzandy]

Dude is a grub

[@whoahmai]

Cooper owning it on and off the field. Doesn’t need to give up his day job... Buzz on the other hand

[@mikeystorm275]

defo a salary cap thing tho

[@mattlyons2070]

Andrew Johns in the past has been a coaching consultant for a number of clubs in the past. How is this different

[@tasmanianscallop435]

I know, he was a mentor for the knights and a halves coach for manly , nothing different here

[@SPSki]

Cronk is a Queenslander and the Storm are involved. Typical witch hunt from the press after the Storm win a premiership.

[@tasmanianscallop435]

@@SPSki I know right, who even cares

[@oxymaiz5662]

He worked with manly bulldogs knights and eels

[@daveross1638]

maybe if Cronk was on drugs as well it would be ok

[@shannonblack3513]

Cooper absolutely dismantled every iota of their argument. It was a masterclass in how to stand your ground. He won this by a large margin. No surprises one of the greatest halfbacks I have ever seen is one of the smartest. This is coming from a Kiwi who thanks god we no longer have to play him. Lol

[@maxfish4770]

Very intelligent human.

[@sirhc8972]

I know it would never happen due to his roles in Australia but I would love him to come to England to try to sort the sport out over here. Certainly would give us a few home truths

[@deaddropholiday]

Ridiculous. His argument is essentially "I'm a good guy. I know where the line is. Trust me. I'm Cooper Cronk". Tell me - what EXACTLY is he helping the key playmakers for your biggest rival to do if it isn't improve? They didn't ask him there to make those players WORSE than what they were before. So you are helping your biggest rival to get better. Whilst taking a pay cheque from the Roosters. He should have been canned on the spot. And so should Robinson if he signed off on this.

[@shannonblack3513]

@@deaddropholiday Ridiculous. How many different clubs have employed Daryl Halligan as their kicking coach? He has worked with multiple teams every year and there has never, EVER been even a whisper of impropriety. Andrew Johns is exactly the same with halfbacks. There is nothing unprecedented happening here, just FAUX outrage from people too easily led by the nose by headline grabbing media personalities.

[@deaddropholiday]

@@shannonblack3513 BUllshit comparison. Daryl Halligan was NOT in the same role as Cronk. Nothing wrong with an independent contractor working between clubs. But Cronk isn't an independent contractor. He's on the coaching books of the Roosters whilst he's helping two of the best players at their biggest rivals to get better. Who's to say the techniques Cronk imparts to Munster and company don't result in the Storm beating the Roosters. Kenty is absolutely right that someone like Ricky would not tolerate this situation. One final thing - just because you haven't heard any whispers about the likes of Halligan moonlighting between clubs doesn't mean they haven't taken place. It'll all come out in the wash. Probably result in the Storm being stripped of another couple of titles. The sooner they are reduced to ZERO the better for everyone.

[@justpricey4411]

Cooper is a champion! I love it put Buzz in his place he just dribbles year after year. Maybe Cooper should have asked him why he has multiple jobs working at fox and the retirement home?

[@AliAli-vc2fj]

🤣🤣🤣 buzz be one of those really annoying old men in the retirement village, always asking for his porridge to be cool down

[@TwoHemiViewer]

I just witnessed in Cooper Cronk a coach of the future that will rise to the top the elite level.

[@rhyssanders9122]

"What you consider impossible, I may well consider possible." If theres any man on the face of the planet that I reckon can say that its this bloke.

[@clutch7548]

I think its fair to say a lot of us in the comment section are bit more capable and aware than old Buzz😂

[@nswblues3146]

As a blues fan, Cooper has caused me years of heartache. But I struggle to hate him. He is a gentleman of the game and I can’t help but defend him when people attack his character.

[@ajtuiafiso]

So when Andrew Johns coached every single half back in the league it was ok but now cooper Cronk briefly does 1 and half teams and it’s headlines 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

That’s a fair point. Cooper Cronk is allowed to coach or give his advice from a personal improvement point of view.

[@Ghost-xn9wg]

These guys are judging Cronk by what their integrity is like ( hahahaha).cronk will do a professional job .

[@SPEKULATE]

Lmao and Cooper has integrity?!?! Salary cap cheater.

[@Lucky-iz4bq]

@@SPEKULATE its not cronks fault they breached the salary cap lol wtf wake up to yourself

[@bradhodges8108]

It's more alarming who is doing kentys hair before shoot, oh lord just shave it lad

[@acedauce5464]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@iksnaustralia6262]

Whispers are it’s a toupee lol

[@mattfuller7313]

Stop the fight! Cooper absolutely nailed that.

[@maxfish4770]

Stop, he's already dead!

[@onetapclips988]

Cronk is such a professional in everything he does. Come help the broncs..... pls lol

[@fullyerect1294]

There’s no helping that train wreck haha

[@kalebchase2916]

U guys need it

[@ceciliagodinet733]

Broncs need Lebron at this point lol

[@djwnirai4270]

@@ceciliagodinet733 as a 110% bronco fan, your comment made me laugh and I cant be mad 😂 Broncos all day....

[@jamesbrennan7355]

Nah you guys look great at the bottom of the ladder

[@flamingdragon567]

Cooper Cronk much respect from a NSW fan

[@BilboBiggs]

How the hell is Buzz a somebody in the game at all? Embarrassed for Fox everytime he appears on air.

[@joeljlw6364]

Be ridiculous to see his pay. His whole demeanour and body language seems slimey, yet he’d still be making good $

[@lunch2102]

So these 3 muppets are basically asking: How do you keep a secret when you're speaking to people that would like to hear it? It's f&&king simple, INTEGRITY as Coop said, odd that reporters have an issue understanding that when they have zero ability to keep quiet about anything.. Media grubs and that old flog needs a slap 👋🏼

[@benoh8321]

how good is it to see this comment section filled with cronk support, both storm, roosters and other fans alike agreeing that if anyone in the game could have a hand in both clubs without having their integrity questioned, it's cooper

[@chance10234]

This guy seems like the most intelligent player I have ever seen on TV. Great talker and so articulate with his response.

[@eastonngamotu3062]

I’m a storm fan and grew up with Cooper Cronk and Cooper was my favourite player, I really couldn’t care if he helps Hughes and Munster and than goes backs and coaches the roosters

[@molsen06]

So many ex-players have helped multiple clubs. Joey Johns for years was consultng at multiple clubs. Hasam El Masri used to coach kicking at 5 or 6 different clubs at one point. From a fan perspective, I can't see anything wrong with this.

[@jeancornu2584]

Lol don’t worry 😉 the fans they were referring to in this were just the loser trolls who hang out in the ‘daily smellegraphs’ comments section 🤔 🤨 😂 they probably aren’t even real people tbh let alone real fans of OUR game! These reporters exist for gossip because they are small minded and can’t comprehend concepts like integrity .. because they have none 😊

[@Kennychiello]

As a Roosters fan I am happy with Cooper's situation. He has more integrity than buzz, ikin and kent combined

[@theaccountant3238]

As a Storm fan i’m more then comfortable and happy to have Coops play his role for the club. His a legend at the Storm and wouldn’t do anything to jeopardise his relationship with them. Buzz is a complete flog the end

[@memeking9729]

Crazy how disrespectful the media is these days and how they can lie and no one holds them accountable.

[@up2cuzz]

Buzz is the greatest example for all talk no walk

[@crazydavoguy]

Buzz acting like a worm in this interview

[@adampetrovic7790]

Love watching Cronk straightening out Buzz

[@moose9771]

Ben iken defending cooper thank you

[@imalwaysright]

I understand the issue. He’s part of the coaching team of Roosters and also mentoring some players from Melbourne. BUT, both teams and coaches have signed off on it so 🤷🏼‍♂️. He says he can do both. I can appreciate that it can be hard and the question can be asked. Ben said other former players do a similar thing too.

[@dubbkenobby6542]

Cooper with the alpha move of not letting buzz interrupt EVER but lets Iken politely point something out. This is brilliant

[@optic498]

Didn't even notice that till you said it 😆😆

[@dunit4472]

Thank you cooper cronk from a roosters fan. Your such a loyal bloke, im glad your still helping out the storm because they were a big part of your sucess and vice versa.

[@detectivemarvel8036]

Why is Buzz trying to butt in on Cooper when he's doing a good job of explaining himself

[@jamesc1760]

Buzz making a mountain out of a molehill with this situation. Glad Cooper has given his side of the story :)

[@Dislike2011]

"Are we okay?" "NO, NO WE ARE NOT!" Fair going Coop, bloke deserves a dig

[@bluespig1]

@1:57 Rothfield shows his pure lack of professionalism by not fact checking with the appropriate sources, which is 'muck raking' in any other language. NRL has a rich history of ex players helping 'rival' clubs with skills. Andrew Johns is one of the current skills coaches who works for various clubs.

[@joelsadler1063]

Brilliantly handled by Cooper Cronk...great posture, believe in what he does and defense of his integrity.

[@r1ckyr0zay9]

This is so confusing. Cronk shouldn’t have to explain himself at all.

[@utaichoro]

Even when he is being clear and transparent in front of buzz, the parasite still carries on #shutyafacebuzz

[@nrlclips3653]

Bros that's not even a hashtag 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thatboy6532]

@@nrlclips3653 should be

[@utaichoro]

@@nrlclips3653 it is now🤣🤣🤣 #shutyafacebuzz

[@nrlclips3653]

@@utaichoro no I meant like it has no videos and that

[@hsimah5921]

Cooper speaks so well!

[@Bayso360]

Massive respect to Cooper. Take a look at the nba, all players and former players regardless of team they are/were at train together to be the best they possibly can be and raise the entire standard of the league. And look at the amount of widespread talent they have! The standard across the board of the nba is ridiculously high, why wouldn’t NRL fans and execs want this too? It could take rugby league to a whole other level.

[@waltermatthews5417]

I honestly understand the technicality in regards to his multiple positions between competing clubs but in my own personal opinion I believe Melbourne will always find space for Cooperin any way possible to be a part of their club in regards to what Melbourne done for him and what he done for Melbourne but as he explained his coaching prowess is solely with the roosters and only corporate events with Melbourne I feel it another we for Melbourne to say thank you for the service to the club and what he has done and mad props to them for doing such a thing never forgetting what Cooper Cronk done for the Melbourne Storm organization

[@alphakye]

Jeez this is spicy Cronk stood up for himself

[@werl789]

Sick and tired of listening to non-former NRL/league players commenting with the authority as if they were. They're professional agitators, that's all. They don't really know the game

[@andrewthomas562]

Whether he's right or wrong, it's good to see him front up and say exactly how it is without tip toeing around the questions

[@deadpool3636]

if his employees are happy with what he is doing then thats all that matters... everyone else can shut up.

[@danielkelly4487]

About time buzz gets pulled up for he’s writing

[@marshollygarden8693]

I think it reveals Buzz and Kent’s character hat they can’t believe someone is able to act with integrity.

[@DownUnderThunder]

How is Kent a journalist I remember the whole ivan Cleary and ref situation and he broke all jounalist rules

[@gheufbfff]

Buzz has no job reporting NRL.

[@dansbling]

Valid questions but Cooper handled it well.

[@stealthpakfa]

This is how the media creates news cycles: 1. A journalist writes an article on their newspaper. 2. The journalist then comes on Fox show to discuss what he wrote. 3. More articles are written on what the journalist said on the Fox show.

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

They create their own work and they think or assume people are looking into their garbage.

[@whatsupshittafabraans1926]

Was never a fan of cooper, but he was a Queenslander, but also storm rooster, but he is 100% upfront. He walks away from this interview as a tough nut.

[@marchy00zero]

Kent says the comments section is in favour of buzz. This section must of been hacked 🤔

[@imapuri5910]

To good you are Coops. You pretty much rebutted brutally with well structured responses hence forcing Buzz to find faults and keep throwing stones at you.

[@TheShepdawg9]

I actually thought that this was quite a civil conversation. Enjoyed it

[@nathanadamo2582]

Kent's hair 😆

[@fisheater844]

Cooper is 100% correct, he’s straight talking about his job with both clubs. Writing stories after talking to people who don’t know the full details just to sell papers, nothing new.

[@sharkymcsharkface]

Coops still kicking ass...such a legend

[@mastermao8592]

Cooper plz come to the broncos we need your help

[@stuikolovatu]

Well done Cooper. handled that very well

[@dhanverfadera8540]

. I’m not even a fan of both clubs he played for or him. But Cooper held him self very professionally and had intelligent answers 👌🏽

[@tonysimon6312]

its funny how the 2 reporters are the ones questioning integrity, and the 2 footballers are stay loyal to there integrity. Buzz and Kent find it hard to believe someone has integrity because in their own world (media), the trashier you are, the further you go..

[@eliza448]

👏🏽

[@ilauwamsi1345]

Cooper Cronk is the best in the business and his intergrity with club offers to encourage younger players,e,well done mate CC👋👋👍🇦🇺🇵🇬

[@Bgrande2255]

Even most roosters fans agree cooper always will be a Melbourne great not a roosters great

[@nrlclips3653]

@alida flus SIMP

[@letsnotargue]

Working for the DT and Fox Sports Buzz not a conflict??

[@Kelz_vee]

Journos sitting back questioning everyone's integrity lol imagine if they looked in the mirror they'd have the stories of their lives

[@Kelz_vee]

@sokin jon 😂😂

[@jeancornu2584]

Maybe 🤔 they do look in the mirror and and that’s how they come up with new episodes for ‘Days of our Lives’ 😆 🤣

[@danewoods4712]

It’s called being a professional. Journalists need to take note from Coops.

[@okay7321]

I love it. Glad to see you guys back!!!!

[@RugbyLeagueHistory]

Could be a new off-field rivalry video for me to do. I already did Sterling v Rothfield.

[@isaaccarpenter9852]

Ben And Cooper vs Buzz and PK

[@TheAnderson0701]

I understand the fact that he's well within his rights to do both and that everything is transparent between himself and the two clubs. I just don't see how a club in a competitive environment gains any advantage by allowing one of it's employees to operate in an advisory/mentoring capacity at another club. Another club who also happens to be one of their biggest rivals in recent years. Also, if there is no advantage in it for them as I'm sure they already know...then why allow it? It just doesn't make an ounce of sense from the Roosters standpoint, especially if they value the mans input. Why lend a helping hand to a rival??

[@bruceleong9534]

If Rothfield is a “journalist” I’m a better player than Wally Lewis.

[@Peter-ci1ef]

Well Done Coops

[@boriskaresin]

What a class man Cooper is. These twats peppering him with questions like he is on trial here. He handled it with such grace and self discipline.

[@whatsupshittafabraans1926]

Buzz got this stirring of the bottom wrong and Cronk, he made it crystal clear, he’s loved by both clubs, buzz missed a scoop of no basis, move on to the big fool, Gus Gould

[@justdoesntaddup8620]

Cooper could have won that discussion with a broken jaw

[@Veni_Mann23]

Cooper Cronk is the goat halfback premiership winner both storm and roosters

[@nzstarwarsn00b]

I don't see a problem. If he's needed to help and inspire different teams and players... great.

[@zinzancful]

How is Buzz still working?

[@PLock-cc4ml]

This is round one, start off with a Bang! 🤣😂🤣😂😂💯

[@RK-re6ik]

Love Buzz telling Cooper what his job is, what a gronk

[@Trex3198]

Buzz is the biggest pleb

[@toddhagan1454]

Copper your a champion and ambassador for the game, a true professional. Keep up the good work bro 👍🏼👍🏼

[@zozmirjanuc4658]

Cronk must be making a fortune, good on him has taken a good path after football. Good role model for young and up coming players .

[@MattBlack6]

Coops, 100% admiration and respect from the common man. This passes ths pub test any day, any time. Buzz, stop making criticism and fight picking your headline. Give us some positive feedback and news about God's winter game.

[@tonysimon6312]

So Cronk can play for Storm, Qld, and Australia for 9 seasons straight, win 4 finals, 9 state series and every series played for Australia, leave the storm, play 2 seasons for the Roosters and win 2 grand finals with them, and Buzz questions if he can consult to one club while helping with player development at another? Cronk was the most disciplined to play the game, Buzz is just another reporter looking for clicks. Cronk put him in his place.

[@Juicepluggedin]

Copper too smart man 😂😂

[@rogdedodge7258]

It's funny that Journalists don't realise just how lowly they're held by the public in terms of integrity. They shouldn't question anyone's integrity

[@Juicepluggedin]

@@rogdedodge7258 exactly it was funny watching buzz backtrack on his words 🤣😂

[@jasonray2710]

Good on ya cooper..awesome

[@RSxSaiyaNx]

Good on you coops✊

[@mankytoe1061]

Not much smoke in this story. There hasn't been too many more honest or professional people in RL than Cooper Cronk - and I'm a Raiders supporter.

[@danilgz]

If coaches were worried about gameplan etc being leaked to either club then they wouldn't have signed him...jus caus media weren't informed doesn't mean its wrong..

[@jeoffrym5860]

Talking to a legend like he a kid!

[@healthymindhealthybody9692]

Same goes with Kenty as well, these dinosaurs haven't had the integrity like a professional athlete to be honest with themselves and honest with others. Maybe some new young guns to sit with these icons next time !

[@imalwaysright]

Have they ever played professional sport? 🥴🥴🥴

[@youwillownnothingandbehapp2678]

Coopers such a clued on guy, great dude.

[@venusitapealava7035]

What a well spoken guy cooper. Respect

[@davidhwang4221]

Johns has been doing this for years without question. The Professor schooled Buzz the has been.

[@benjohnson4408]

Johns brothers did it for years but know one really knew about so know one cared .