Greg Inglis’ glittering rugby league career is all but over, following Super League team Warrington Wolves’ decision to release him from his playing contract.
The former Melbourne Storm, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Queensland champion had signed with the Wolves for the 2021 Super League season, but managed only two games before suffering a hamstring injury.
The club confirmed on Saturday that Inglis’ contract is at an end, with the injury proving difficult to overcome.
The news leaves the 34-year old’s playing career in jeopardy, having first announced his retirement early in the 2019 NRL season.
“It’s unfortunate that it’s come to this but the injury is worse than we originally thought,” Inglis said in a statement.
“Not too many people get the opportunity and the experience to come over here to the UK and play in Super League, especially at my age, and I want to thank Warrington for the opportunity.
“I’ve got nothing but high praise for the Club. They’ve been nothing but good to me and my partner and made us feel welcome from minute one. It’s not just the team; it’s the organisation as well that’s done a lot for us.
“I’ll remain here at Warrington as a volunteer in a mentor role helping the young lads coming through as well as being around the club itself and the team to assist in any way I can.”
Inglis first tore his hamstring in the Wolves’ clash with Huddersfield on May 23.
JOHN ALLAN
Guest
Will he be “mentoring” young players how to obey road rules?
Jockstar
Guest
Easy coin from a naive desperate club. Everyone knew he’d breakdown.
Anna_B
Roar Rookie
Well done for staying in the UK & making a contribution to the Wolves. I'm sure the change of culture is beneficial as well. Not being harassed in the street by dills must be good
Gee Up
Guest
You do know he wasn’t medically retired, don’t you? Much like Trent Merrin did this year, he simply retired. It’s really quite straightforward
Coastyboi
Guest
Inglis will need to surround himself with good, compassionate people, especially in retirement. There have been a few occasions in the past where Inglis has trusted the wrong crowd. When you’re connected to escort & extortionist, Suzi Taylor (from TV’s The Block), you know new friends are required.
Bill
Guest
And proved his medical retirement from the NRL was a sham by continuing to play in the UK. You could say this subsequent “forced retirement” was some sort of karma. A great player and QLD legend, but these medial retirements seem to be almost planned in advance, but of course while it’s part of the favored Sydney clique they’ll let it run. Bill
Big Mig
Roar Rookie
GI true champion, unfortunately set back by injury in recent years but soldiered on and proved he could also score anyway even on one leg. Congratulations on a great career. Wish him all the best post league.