Warrington Wolves have confirmed that halfback Kurt Gidley will retire at the end of the current season.
Gidley, 35, joined Warrington ahead of the 2016 season having been a one-club player at Newcastle Knights in the NRL since 2001 with over 250 appearances.
He’s gone on to make 48 appearances – including one at both Wembley and Old Trafford – crossing for 13 tries and kicking 111 goals, totalling 274 points in his two and a half seasons at the club.
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Gidley said: "I had played all my career at Newcastle but always had the desire to come over to Super League. Warrington was always going to be the club from previous talks with Simon.
"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. 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."
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Warrington head coach Tony Smith added: "It’s always tough for a player of his calibre to come up with the decision to retire but we are very supportive of Kurt’s decision.
"We wish him well in advance of his retirement but he’s got some work left to do and I know he’s looking forward to rolling his sleeves up helping us to get into a better position than we are in at the moment.”
