Josh Hodgson

[hindy111]

if he doesn't make it, it's because he's not good enough

Stunted development. Its liek a muscle if don't feed it then it dies. I'm worried we waited to long and his bodies gone into decline.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

He needed to be in NRL in 2022. We stunted his development and possibly ruined his career. I fear we've done same with Morretti by holding him back to long. If he doesn't make it then we know why.

Like how the Panthers didn't give Soni Luke a run until he was 26?

 

[pazzaeel]

if he doesn't make it, it's because he's not good enough

If he doesn't make it it could be because:

a - he's not good enough
b - Bea is his coach

 

[Twizzle]

Its liek a muscle if don't feed it then it dies.

he's not gonna die because his development is stunted

 

[JokerEel]

He needed to be in NRL in 2022. We stunted his development and possibly ruined his career. I fear we've done same with Morretti by holding him back to long. If he doesn't make it then we know why.

I am shocked I actually agree with Pou lite

 

[hineyrulz]

If he doesn't make it it could be because:

a - he's not good enough
b - Bea is his coach

Lock in B Eddie.

 

[hindy111]

Like how the Panthers didn't give Soni Luke a run until he was 26?

Injuries

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Injuries

Looks like they cut him at age 22. Just wrote him off: https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/soni-luke/summary.html

Then they could've given him more than four games last year if his development was so important to them. And if not playing first grade before age 23 f**ked his development, why bring him back to the club at age 25? I think you're just making shit up. By the time Damien Cook was the age Hands is now he had only played four NRL games, three of them off the bench. Three years later he played Origin. His development was just fine. There's even hope for Soni Luke ffs

 

[the phantom menace]

 

[Poupou Escobar]

We never got belted like this with Hodgson in the team.

 

[the phantom menace]

 

[Avenger]

We never got belted like this with Hodgson in the team.

You sick twisted little fruitcake.

 

[lucablight]

Like how the Panthers didn't give Soni Luke a run until he was 26?

Some guy called Cody Walker didn’t debut till he was 26 either.

 

[hineyrulz]

We never got belted like this with Hodgson in the team.

 

[Twizzle]

We never got belted like this with Hodgson in the team.

 

[Hindmarshisgod2]

We never got belted like this with Hodgson in the team.

Just some advice pou, stop embarrassing yourself...

 

[the phantom menace]

Hodgson medically retired.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/never-the-way-i-thought-it-would-end-nrl-veteran-josh-hodgson-medically-retired/news-story/c180392ee0ea81f91c9719f5b1a2f7de

‘Never the way I thought it would end’: NRL veteran Josh Hodgson medically retired​

NRL veteran Josh Hodgson has confirmed his rugby league career is officially over, bringing to an end a decorated 14-year career.

Hodgson arrived in the NRL from the Super League when he left Hull to join the Raiders ahead of the 2015 NRL season.

The Englishman co-captained Canberra to their first grand final in 25 years in 2019 when the Green Machine fell agonisingly short against the Roosters.

Hodgson, who turns 34 in October, signed with the Eels for 2023 and 2024 but he’s been restricted to just 12 games due to a series of injuries.

The hooker hasn’t played since Round 13 when he suffered a neck injury which eventually prompted doctors draw curtains on his career.

Hodgson was at a time considered one of the best No. 9s in the world and said he’s retiring knowing he have the game his everything.

“This is never the way I thought I’d be announcing the end of my footy career, but unfortunately I have been forced to medically retire,” Hodgson said.

“In hindsight it’s probably a blessing because I have always tried pushing through when my body was broken and putting my teammates before everything, but it’s come at a cost.

“That’s professional rugby league I guess…we all know what we sign-up for. I have a lot to be grateful for though, which I what I have been trying to focus on.

“l’d like to thank every club I’ve represented in England and Australia and all the people I’ve worked with over the course of my career…staff behind the scenes, performance specialists, administrators, coaches and most importantly my teammates.

“I also want to thank the rugby league members and fans who we love playing in front of, through all the ups and downs.

“I am retiring knowing I gave everything physically and mentally to the game, every day.

The hard work brought me a lot of joy, changed our lives and ultimately provided an opportunity to represent England, which is my proudest achievement.

“Last but certainly not least, to my wife Kirby, my kids and extended family…the unconditional love and support you provided was the reason I was able to do it for as long as I did, and for that I’ll forever be appreciative.

“I will be staying in the game which has given me everything, but for now I am looking forward to spending time with family and close friends as we enter the next chapter in our lives together. ️

“Thanks again guys, Josh.”

 

[EelsFan05]

Terrible signing. And a predictable outcome. Wish him the best in retirement though.

 

[Mr Angry]

He was world class at one stage.

You bought a broken product, that is on you.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

He was world class at one stage.

You bought a broken product, that is on you.

We got him much cheaper than when he was world class, and medical retirement was always going to be an option.

We have a bunch of great runners in the spine and in the middle. We just don’t need a big money hooker with a running game. Nobody does. The minor premiers this year will have Kenny or Walters starting at 9.