- He missed some time from the game in 2023
- He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder
- He has responded to the troll on social media.
Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has been praised by fans for standing up to online trolls after the representative striker shamed a football fan who attacked him over his recent battle with mental illness.
Crichton is an avid user of the social media platform X and regularly creates posts to engage with his followers and spark conversations.
This week, he posted about a curious situation where he purchased products overseas and received a baffling bill on top of the upfront costs he had paid.
‘Has anyone ever had to pay taxes to the US government after placing an order online? “I had no idea I received an email from FedEx asking for $370, I thought it was a scam,” he posted.
For context, Australia introduced a rule to charge GST on all imported goods in 2018. Imported goods over $1,000 now require an Import Declaration and are subject to the new tax.
Some followers pointed out that the tax was legitimate and that they had experienced it themselves when ordering online.
‘I have ordered golf clubs from the US and have had to pay taxes in the last 6 months. New tax apparently for imports’, published one.
“Yeah bro, ordering Harley parts from a manufacturer in Canada cost him about $300,” another posted.
Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton, pictured with teammate Chloe Esegbona, made a triumphant return to form in 2024.
Crichton returned to his best after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2023
However, one troll used the post as an opportunity to attack Crichton for his well-documented battles with mental illness.
“Usually only happens when you order magic mushrooms,” the unidentifying account posted along with a mushroom emoji.
Another account posted asking: ‘Mushroom tax?’
Crichton was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after falling ill while on holiday abroad. Crichton was reported to have suffered an adverse reaction to hallucinogenic psilocybin or “magic” mushrooms, which he later denied.
The Sydney Roosters star was quick to respond, posting an image of the second X user with the comment: “Put your phone down and go for a run big guy.”
The troll then responded: ‘Hahaha I hope you make it to the champion of my age’ with a series of laughing emojis.
“I hope I never become anything like you,” Crichton replied.
Crichton’s responses were praised by his followers, who applauded him for standing up for himself.
“I had no idea you were this iconic Angus,” one posted.
“You’re the gift that keeps giving Gus Crichton credit where it’s due,” another added.
‘Hahahahahahahaha flamed’, another laughed.
Crichton fought his way back into the NSW State of Origin team this year and is currently in camp with the Kangaroos national team for the Pacific Championship.
It came after he spent months away from the game in 2023 to address his mental health issues and returned via the Newtown Jets in the NSW Cup.
Crichton has responded to this football fan who trolled the Roosters for their mental health issues.
Since returning to rugby league, Crichton has fought his way back into the State of Origin winning NSW Blues team.
Crichton was also selected for the Kangaroos team to compete in the Pacific Championship.
He described that time away from the game as the best decision he had ever made in his life.
‘As men and athletes, we can often be too proud to seek help or appear weak or struggling. “Sometimes it can be the hardest thing to accept that you’re probably not where you need to be and get the help you need,” she said earlier this year.
‘Once you do that, people will respond and react differently than how you construct it in your mind. Don’t be too proud, accept that you may need a little help and that’s the first step to improving.’