In a week of unprecedented tragedy in rugby league, a tale has emerged to warm the hearts of shell-shocked rugby league fans.Paul Green's death stunned the league world - and has brought to the forefront of attention the insidious black dog.No player - or young to middle aged person - is immune to the illness, even rugby league's latest rock star, Nicho Hynes.Hynes is rugby league's coolest cat in 2022 - movie star looks, amazing talent and the class to come up with the big plays.But it wasn't always like that for the superstar 26-year-old. While an unknown youngster trying to make a name for himself in the big league just four years ago, Hynes suffered lack of self confidence and bouts of self doubt while also working as a teacher's aide at a Mackay primary school in north Queensland."It's hard to believe now, but Nicho did have a few mental health issues early on," said Storm boss Frank Ponissi, who was instrumental in bringing the utility back to Melbourne.Enter Aaron Booth, a carefree, happy-go-lucky youngster the same again as Hynes, also playing in Mackay who became Hynes' flatmate."Aaron was great for him and the two have a special bond," Ponissi said.
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