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Neve Brissenden

Roosters sad to see Crichton take mental health leave

The Sydney Roosters are standing behind Angus Crichton who has taken indefinite leave from the game. (Brendon Thorne/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The Sydney Roosters have thrown their support behind Angus Crichton after the star forward agreed to take a break from the NRL to receive treatment for bipolar disorder.

Crichton, who was part of Australia's World Cup triumph last year, will not play in the Roosters' round-one NRL clash against the Dolphins on Sunday with no timeline set on his return.

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