Jason Nightingale Retires

[Bazal]

There was no greater sight in rugby league than watching Jason do the haka.

 

[Life's Good]

Club legend, champion player, enviable record and a thoroughly nice bloke as well. He's also just guaranteed himself permanent selection for the rest of the year.

 

[Bobby DIGital]

Great winger, great man, great kiwi. He also would have given Slater a damn good hiding if his arms weren't being held. Speaking of Slater:

Nightingale will also retire as a member of one of rugby league's most exclusive clubs, players to have featured in 250 NRL matches, more than 30 internationals, scored 100 tries and won a premiership.

The others are Billy Slater, Darren Lockyer and Brad Fittler.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/leagu...retire-from-rugby-league-at-end-of-nrl-season

 

[Meth]

There was no greater sight in rugby league than watching Jason do the haka.

Imagine 15 Nightingales doing the haka

 

[Slackboy72]

Thanks Jason.

 

[thorson1987]

Imagine 15 Nightingales doing the haka

 

[Danish]

Thanks Jason.

Nightingale actually was in

 

[WaznTheGreat]

Old mate Nightingale up there with fellow Kiwi's Carbine,Horlicks,Veandercross,Balmerino and Bonecrusher

 

[taipan]

Played his heart out every game.Good clubman for the Dragons.Got some decent meat pies in the process.
Happy retirement JN you've earned it.

 

[kdalymc]

So gay

 

[2010Dragons]

Ah Gypsy thanks for memories. That last of the champions of 2010 Dragons premiers.
One club man, I true gentleman and very good footballer.
We are going to miss your weird and wacky try scoring prowess.

Love your work ethic and never give up attitude.

 

[thorson1987]

So gay

and my all time favourite

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Somehow the squeaky shoes doesn't seem so intimidating

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Lol, gets me every time.

 

[JJ]

good winger who always gave everything he had, you couldn't ask for more

 

[kdalymc]

One of the Americans just turns around and sinks a 3 pointer haha

 

[dangerousdave]

Is he the last legit St George junior in the comp at the moment, and by that I mean played all his junior footy in the St George district.

Also Dufty and both Leilua brothers.

 

[JamesRustle]

Nightingale actually was in

Twice

 

[Lebbo73]

Dragons veteran Nightingale to retire
Adam Pengilly9 August 2018 — 6:49am
The last remaining member of St George Illawarra's drought-breaking premiership side still at the club, Jason Nightingale, has announced his retirement.

New Zealand international Nightingale, 31, has confirmed he will hang up the boots at the end of the season. He will front a press conference alongside Dragons coach Paul McGregor on Thursday morning.

Last stand: Jason Nightingale.

Photo: AAP
The one-club winger, who has played 265 NRL games, is the last remnant to the joint venture's title-winning side from 2010, which was crafted by Wayne Bennett.

"The 2010 grand final win was the highlight for me and my family," Nightingale said in a statement. "There are so many fond memories from that day and the season as a whole. Although now is [a] great time to reflect, there are still plenty of memories to be made this season yet.

"However I'm also look forward to more family time with my second child on the way. My wife Bianka has sacrificed a lot for my career. She's been selfless by supporting me throughout my career, while also building one of her own.

"I am extremely grateful for everything that the Dragons and the game has done for myself, and what I've been able to achieve."

The 33-Test veteran would have easily eclipsed Dragons assistant coach Ben Hornby (273) as the most capped St George Illawarra player of all time if he had chosen to extend his career into a 13th NRL season.



https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/dragons-veteran-nightingale-to-retire-20180808-p4zwcf.html

His wife has sacrificed a lot for his career. So she should when he’s bringing in 100’s of thousands of dollars every year, Man up and keep playing. He has two more years in him at least equating to how much more money? You’re a long time retired ffs!

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Ya think?

Lewis, Thurston, Slater, Hoffman, Heighington alone are 300+ gamers and your best guess is "over 1000"?

Mannering should be over 300 when he hangs up the boots too. Will be near 2000 just from those 6.