North Queensland Cowboys fan favorite James Tamou has introduced he has retired from the NRL efficient instantly.
The 34-year-old broke the news at halftime of his aspect’s conflict with the Sharks, having performed 307 first grade video games since making his debut for the Cowboys in 2009.
Tamou additionally had stints with the Panthers and Tigers, earlier than returning for one final season in Townsville the place he’ll end his profession.
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He was additionally a member of the Cowboys’ 2015 premiership-winning squad and has been sidelined this season resulting from a Lisfranc harm.
“I’ve just announced it to the world, but internally I sort of knew,” Tamou stated on WWOS.
“I couldn’t have asked for more. I’ve been around the world and I was very lucky and fortunate to come up here one last time. Unfortunately you have to listen to the body.
Former teammate turned pundit Johnathan Thurston quizzed Tamou on his favourite moment of his career.
“Of course, as you get older you realise … premierships are hard to come by, so the 2015 premiership with the Cowboys,” he stated.
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“There are some great memories up here and what a way to finish it up here as well.
“I made lifelong friends, and that is the benefit of what rugby league brings. Some people treat it as a job but others, a lifestyle.
“I have been fortunate to be in the game long enough to withstand the long-term things and have long-term relationships on the way.”
Tamou additionally performed 12 Tests for the Kangaroos and earned 14 caps for the NSW Blues, that includes in State of Origin between 2012 and 2016.
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