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Sydney Roosters second-rower Angus Crichton is back to the form that made him a NSW regular in State of Origin and in line for a Blues recall under new coach Michael Maguire.
An Origin recall would be the ultimate comeback for the Roosters star, after his well publised battles with mental health that resulted in him being admitted to a psychiatric facility in France.
Just before the start of the 2024 NRL season, Crichton opened up about his time in the French psychiatric facility at the close of 2022 and his continued struggles with mental health upon returning home.
There were rumors suggesting Crichton had severely damaged his brain using magic mushrooms abroad, but he clarified these rumors were false, without denying his use of the substance.
While in France, Crichton was put on medication and underwent treatment in mental health facilities. His parents came to France and quickly arranged for his return to Australia.
'I was just manic. I wasn't sleeping. I wasn't thinking clearly or making good decisions. No one got hurt, no one got injured, but I was super energetic and very different to my normal self,' he said at the time.
Crichton is back to his best form after stepping away from the NRL to focus on his mental health
The Roosters forward is firming for a return to the State of Origin arena and has a strong relationship with new coach Michael Maguire
At his best, Crichton is a representative level forward and has played for his state and his country at the highest level
Now, Crichton is in what his Roosters coach Trent Robinson agreed was a 'purple patch' after he scored two tries and destroyed the Brisbane defence with his blockbusting charges in the 40-18 win over the Broncos on Friday night.
Crichton, off-contract at the end of this season and still to decide whether he wants to make a code switch to rugby union, has a good rapport with Maguire from his South Sydney days.
He said playing for the Blues, who he has represented 11 times, was 'definitely something
