SYDNEY Roosters backrower Angus Crichton will make an earlier-than-expected return to playing rugby league in round seven of the NSW Cup after receiving a clearance from independent doctors, coach Trent Robinson and the Tricolours club doctor.
In a major development for the Moore Park-based club, Crichton has been back in full training for the past three weeks at Roosters headquarters and individually under the tutelage of one of the Tricolours high performance team offsite.
Crichton, 27, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in February and has twice attended a mental health facility as he...