NSW have accused Queensland of playing mind games after Cronk left training on Friday nursing a rolled ankle.
But Queensland back-rower Sam Thaiday says Cronk's injury is very real, revealing the halfback's round-the-clock icing had been taking its toll at their Gold Coast camp.
"He's a pretty positive person. He will do anything and everything he can to play," Thaiday said.
"His biggest drama at the moment is lack of sleep because he has been up most nights icing it to get the swelling out."
