After winning his fourth NRL premiership and subsequently retiring from the game, Cooper Cronk has joined Greater Western Sydney as a leadership consultant.

The former Melbourne Storm and Sydney Rooster halfback played in nine Grand Finals during his 16-year career, also winning two Daly M Medals and a Clive Churchill Medal alongside his four premierships.

The 35-year-old says he's excited to link up with GWS and take on a new challenge.

โ€œI am looking forward to working with the Giants and the team,โ€ he told gwsgiants.com.au.

โ€œDuring my career I was able to learn many aspects to leadership and performance which I hope to convey to assist the club in achieving its goals.โ€

Senior coach Leon Cameron was full of praise for Cronk and is looking forward to seeing what the NRL legend will bring to the club.

โ€œWeโ€™re really excited to have Cooper join the Giants,โ€ Cameron said.

โ€œHeโ€™s had an incredible career at the very top level and brings a wealth of experience to our club, including knowing what a winning culture looks like.

โ€œCooper is obviously one of the greatest to have ever played in the NRL, but his character and eagerness to be involved in a different sport were also attractive to us.

โ€œWeโ€™re thrilled heโ€™ll join our club to work with our players and staff.โ€

Cronk follows in the footsteps of fellow retired NRL star Billy Slater, who joined St Kilda in 2018 as a part of their leadership and development programs.

Cronk will begin work at the Giants later this month as players start to prepare for next season.