We finally have a decision on the most talked about shoulder in the world.
Cooper Cronk is in. He's playing.
After a week of intense scrutiny, rehab and speculation, the Roosters halfback was declared fit and will run out at ANZ Stadium against his old side, the Melbourne Storm for the 2018 NRL grand final.
What a whirlwind.
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The Roosters left it until the last possible moment to confirm the news, waiting until an hour before kick-off.
The news had an instant impact on the betting markets, with the Storm drifting from $1.67 to $1.77 in the space of half an hour.
The Roosters shortened from $2.30 to $2.20.
After copping a battering during his side's preliminary final win over the Rabbitohs, Cronk was diagnosed with a rotator cuff injury.
He told media during the week that he'd do extra rehab sessions on it in an attempt to play in his third consecutive grand final.
He was named in Trent Robinson's squad on Tuesday, with Mitch Aubusson slated to take his spot in the halves.
But as the sun fell over ANZ Stadium on Sunday evening, Cronk laced up his boots and prepared to take the field.
And the rugby league world had some brilliant reactions.
Perspective...
You are the guy that would replace Cooper Cronk in the grand final but they decide that a bloke with one arm is better than you
— The Grade Cricketer (@gradecricketer) September 30, 2018
Cooper Cronk #NRLGF pic.twitter.com/FDzepGBtVe
— Burnie08mac (@burnie08mac) September 30, 2018
Storm fans aren't taking the news that well.
"Cooper Cronk lining up for the Roosters" pic.twitter.com/VxGpcD6gm1
— #WeGoAgain (@SuperiorBunny_) September 30, 2018
Yeah, probably.
Cooper Cronk gonna make the jersey 23 more famous than LeBron and Jordan
— BEERBOY CLEVO🍻 (@beerboy182) September 30, 2018
There's always time for Simpsons memes.
**Meanwhile in the @sydneyroosters change rooms**
— Marko (@AusLoafer) September 30, 2018
Roosters Doctor: "Hey Cooper, here is your new shoulder"#NRL #NRLGF #Cronk pic.twitter.com/4WK2wY0fOk
Cooper Cronk is named to play. Sound familiar...? pic.twitter.com/4GNG4dwZj1
— AcrossThePark (@AcrossPark) September 30, 2018
And Photoshop.
Thank Heavens Cooper Cronk was cleared to play, otherwise he could have gotten his nose out of joint. #TheProjectTV pic.twitter.com/LqRLvp33ig
— ℝ𝕠𝕕𝕕𝕝𝕖𝕫🤔 (@Roddlez1) September 30, 2018
If he wins a second consecutive premiership with two different clubs, then maybe.
Is Cooper Cronk actually Jesus? #Miraculous #NRLGF
— Matt Green (@sonormatt) September 30, 2018
This insane fan got Cronk's 23 jersey made up.
Got my Cooper Cronk limited edition Grand Final Jersey early #NRLGF #GoEasts #Omen @sydneyroosters pic.twitter.com/IU7P80QSUH
— Jake Jarmel, esq. (@26Rounds) September 25, 2018
