Eels veteran hooker Josh Hodgson is reportedly set to retire after struggling a season-ending neck harm in Round 13.
The 33-year-old Englishmen has reportedly knowledgeable his teammates his profession has come to an finish in keeping with the Sydney Morning Herald.
Hodgson’s neck harm required surgical procedure and with steady issues he nonetheless could need to go underneath the knife as soon as once more.
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A gathering with a specialist throughout the week additionally prompted him to make the choice as a substitute of danger his well being sooner or later.
Parramatta powerbrokers have reportedly mentioned Hodgson’s medical retirement with the NRL, together with his 2024 contract reportedly faraway from the wage cap.
However, the NRL nonetheless need to assess the harm and medical paperwork earlier than confirming Hodgson might be medically retired.
Hodgson was one of many Eels’ low season signings and was handed a two-year take care of a mutual choice for 2024.
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In a selfless transfer, Hodgson took up his choice earlier within the 2023 season which earned him a wage price $350,000.
That quantity would have been increased if the membership had as a substitute taken up his choice and prolonged his contract for an additional season.
The English import’s profession involves an finish with 150 NRL appearances underneath his belt for each the Raiders and Eels.
Hodgson joined the Canberra membership in 2015 and performed an instrumental position within the Raiders’ cost to the grand last in 2019.
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