NRL to honour Retiring players

[PARANoIR]

NRL honours retiring players

30 September 2005


The NRL will continue the tradition of honouring retiring players as part of Sunday’s Telstra Premiership Grand Final celebrations.

Shannon Donato (Panthers), Robbie Kearns (Storm), Stuart Kelly (Broncos), Luke Ricketson (Roosters), Tyran Smith (Raiders) and Jason Stevens (Sharks) have played more than 100 NRL games or have represented one club for 10 years and will be presented to the crowd as part of the pre-match entertainment.

Terry Hill and Matt Adamson are unable to join their retiring counterparts on the day but will also be acknowledged.

“It’s always a bit sad farewelling players who have given us so many great memories over the years but honouring the contribution of retiring players is an important feature of Grand Final day,” NRL Chief Executive Mr David Gallop said today.



“These players have all shaped the game in some way and it’s fitting that their efforts are recognised in front of all fans.

“It’s hard to imagine clubs like the Roosters without Luke Ricketson or the Sharks without Stevo but we wish all the players well in the future and hope they continue to stay involved in Rugby League in some capacity.”

nrl.com



So they should too!

[[BroncosGirl]]

Aah nice work.

Bye Kelly! :D you may not have been a favourtie for all, but you were ok by me .. and was a great role model :D

[Steelers]

I didn't see much of Kelly this year. Good to see they are getting a fine send-off.

[[BroncosGirl]]

Yea Kelly run around in the QLD cup instead, had a fair good season with them too.

[Super Cronk]

If not all then most of those players have done great, no wait EXCELLENT stuff for rugby league both on and off the field. Comunities and charities have benefited from such great blokes and us fans have been in awe at them on the field.

Best of luck in the future guys.

[Dakink]

I think it is a great mark of respect for the players of the game that the NRL does this. I hope they never stop. This gives the players a real sense of worth and gives the fans a chance to send them off with thanks for entertaining us all.

[PARANoIR]

']Yea Kelly run around in the QLD cup instead, had a fair good season with them too.

If Stu Kelly was at many other clubs in the NRL he would still be getting a start in First grade.

[Steelers]

If Stu Kelly was at many other clubs in the NRL he would still be getting a start in First grade.

that is very true.

[[BroncosGirl]]

Broncos had to many wingers/centres this year as it was ... and going on Kellys form last year, which wasn't that great, he didn't make the cut ...