7th Tackle: Cronk set for switch to cycling?

Cooper Cronk may well be the most intelligent footballer to ever lace on a boot, and his career options after football are endless.

Cronk marches to the beat of his own drum, and has wide ranging aspirations in the business and sporting worlds.

When Cronk does hang up the boots, there's an offer to take up a management role within the Orica Green Edge Cycling team during the Tour de France.

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The French connection is through Jerry Ryan – founder of Jayco and the co-owner of the Melbourne Storm.

Ryan has funded Orica Green Edge since 2010.

Given his list of sporting triumphs, his ability to inspire and communicate articulately, Cronk would be a wonderful addition to the cycling outfit.