LONDON: Former Australian international Kurt Gidley is to retire at the end of the present Super League season bringing the curtain down on a stellar 16 year career he announced on Wednesday.

The 35-year-old utility back -- who was capped 12 times and also represented New South Wales in 12 State of Origin clashes with Queensland -- will see out the second year of his contract with Warrington Wolves before hanging up his boots.

Gidley, who prior to coming to England had played for Newcastle Knights in Australia captaining them over 120 times, played a pivotal role in the Wolves reaching both the Grand Final and the Challenge Cup final last season, although they eventually lost both.

"I'm really grateful that I got the opportunity to play here at the back end of my career and experience playing in Super League for a great club," said Gidley.

"I always had two years in my own head, signing a one-year deal and then extending for another year.

"I knew deep down that two years was probably the right amount of time although I was open to playing more.

"Coming into this season this decision has to do with not wanting to push myself too far and wanting to finish on my own terms. I've never been motivated by money to play an extra year and I'm content with what I've done in my career.

"I wanted to let my team-mates know first and then everyone else as it then helps me move on and enjoy the rest of the year.

"I'm content with what I've achieved so far at Warrington and I'd like us to finish on a high note."

 

Copyright AFP (Agence France-Press), 2017
 

 

 

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