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FORMER NRL star Jacin Sinclair was found dead in his apartment yesterday, stunning the rugby league community.
Police said Sinclair, 38, had not been seen for days but his death was not suspicious. They said a post-mortem examination would be carried out to confirm a cause of death.
Former teammates last night described Sinclair as a "gifted player" who had "untapped ability" during his 80 first grade game career with Balmain, Souths and the Sydney City Roosters.
Sinclair is believed to have been dead inside the apartment at Woolwich, in Sydney's north, for several days.
A crime scene investiga- tion was still under way last night. Sinclair was found after a concerned relative contacted police.
Detectives knocked on neighbours' doors in the quiet street, trying to piece together his last movements.
Steve Roach, the former Balmain and Australian prop, played two seasons with Sinclair at Leichhardt.
"I used to marvel at his untapped ability," Roach said. "He could play, don't worry about that."
Sinclair played with the Tigers from 1991 to 1993 before spending two seasons with Souths. In 1997 he had a year with the Roosters before returning to Balmain for two final seasons.
"I know when I played against Jacin it was always a tough game," said former Australian captain Laurie Daley. "He was ultra-competitive and a gifted player. It is very sad news."
Sinclair played representative football in 1993 for City Origin against Country.
NRL chief executive David Gallop yesterday described Sinclair's death as "an absolute tragedy".
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This bloke made me look bad many times in the Balmain junior comp and I wish his family all the best in light of this untimely loss!
He was a great talent but only managed 80 top grade games in 9 years due to injury & misadventure. 45 of those were with Balmain - and (despite Alan Jones etc) he will be remembered as a favourite son of Glebe juniors RLFC!
Police said Sinclair, 38, had not been seen for days but his death was not suspicious. They said a post-mortem examination would be carried out to confirm a cause of death.
Former teammates last night described Sinclair as a "gifted player" who had "untapped ability" during his 80 first grade game career with Balmain, Souths and the Sydney City Roosters.
Sinclair is believed to have been dead inside the apartment at Woolwich, in Sydney's north, for several days.
A crime scene investiga- tion was still under way last night. Sinclair was found after a concerned relative contacted police.
Detectives knocked on neighbours' doors in the quiet street, trying to piece together his last movements.
Steve Roach, the former Balmain and Australian prop, played two seasons with Sinclair at Leichhardt.
"I used to marvel at his untapped ability," Roach said. "He could play, don't worry about that."
Sinclair played with the Tigers from 1991 to 1993 before spending two seasons with Souths. In 1997 he had a year with the Roosters before returning to Balmain for two final seasons.
"I know when I played against Jacin it was always a tough game," said former Australian captain Laurie Daley. "He was ultra-competitive and a gifted player. It is very sad news."
Sinclair played representative football in 1993 for City Origin against Country.
NRL chief executive David Gallop yesterday described Sinclair's death as "an absolute tragedy".
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This bloke made me look bad many times in the Balmain junior comp and I wish his family all the best in light of this untimely loss!
He was a great talent but only managed 80 top grade games in 9 years due to injury & misadventure. 45 of those were with Balmain - and (despite Alan Jones etc) he will be remembered as a favourite son of Glebe juniors RLFC!
