Liam Fulton announces Retirement

[FootynRacing]

Liam Fulton has just announced he is retiring.

 

[macnaz]

Yeah right call , but such a shame he finished his career this way. All the best Fults

 

[madunit]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...ncussion-concern/story-fni3gpz1-1226984034363

and in a slightly unrelated issue (from a few days ago)

"Wests Tigers may be granted salary cap relief to sign another player as back-rower Liam Fulton considers whether to hang up the boots because of a series of concussions suffered this year."

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...liam-fulton-20140624-zskfp.html#ixzz371gKm2nl

Made his debut off the bench in 2003 as a 19 year old against the Warriors.

Played 162 games for the Tigers and 17 games for Huddersfield, scored 37 tries for the Tigers and 4 for the Giants.

Played at Five-Eighth, Lock, Second Row and Hooker. Even filled in during games at prop and at centre.

 

[BrotherJim05]

It's offical

 

[BrotherJim05]

Wests Tigers forward Liam Fulton has today announced that he will retire from Rugby League, effective immediately.
Fulton has suffered a number of concussions during the 2014 season and has made the decision to retire following consultation with his family, teammates, the Club and management.
The 29-year-old played 162 games for Wests Tigers between 2003 and 2014 and was a part of the Club’s 2005 NRL Premiership winning team; he also played 17 games for Super League Club Huddersfield Giants in 2009. Fulton represented City Origin in 2011 and 2012 and played in the NRL All Stars game in 2011, he was also named Wests Tigers’ Best and Fairest and Player’s Player last year.
Wests Tigers CEO Grant Mayer commended Fulton on his decision, thanking him for his commitment to the Club over a long period of time.
“Liam has made a very brave decision, one that cannot have been easy for him to make,” said Mayer. “Having spoken at length with Liam, his family and management I know this is the right decision for him and his future health.
“On behalf of Wests Tigers I’d like to thank Liam for his commitment to the Club and look forward to working with him closely into the future,” said Mayer.
Wests Tigers Head Coach Mick Potter praised Fulton for the way he conducted himself during the last few weeks during what was a difficult time for him and his family.
“Liam is a key member of our team and will be sorely missed on the field,” said Potter. “His light-hearted approached to life is refreshing to all of us at Wests Tigers and it’s great that he will remain a part of the Club.
Wests Tigers fans will have the opportunity to show their support for Fulton at the Club’s Round 19 game against the Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium on Sunday 20 July.

http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2014/07/10/liam_fulton_announces_nrl_retirement.html

Gutted...loved Fulton as a player and he seemed like a great bloke. I hope he is well compensated for the remainder of his contract.

 

[Ron's_Mate]

Great player and person. One of my favourite Tigers.

 

[Shanghai Charlie]

Whats the word on salary cap for last two years of contract....
Does he still count or not?

Assuming 350 to 400K assuming no front or back loading.

 

[madunit]

The NRL will most likely not include his remaining years on the cap. Pretty sure the cap is for active players only.

I doubt Fulton was earning more than 300k

 

[super_coach]

Whats the word on salary cap for last two years of contract....
Does he still count or not?

Assuming 350 to 400K assuming no front or back loading.

Potts will be able find another speedster like Lulia over in the ESL and lure them to the Tigers

On a serious not, Fulton --a champion player,champion club man and champion bloke. You cant find jobs for every retired players, but Fulton is a must. He is a sort of bloke you need to keep people laughing when things are going bad, also he would have plenty of knowledge to pass on

 

[magpie_man]

sad day for me. He and brycey Gibbs were two of my favorite tigers.
thanks Liam, and all the best

 

[benched tiger]

It is unfortunate that Liam has had to retire this way, he will be sorely missed,but with out doubt he has made the correct decision for himself and family.Well played...!

 

[Tiger05]

Yep - sad day. He was a really good player for us.

Good luck to him in the future.

 

[madunit]

Fulton must become the defence coach

 

[Tigers Tale]

Fulton must become the defence coach

Spot on...

 

[benched tiger]

Yep i agree, as it's hard to believe we even have a 'D' coach at the moment.

 

[Tiger05]

Isn't Kidwell the defensive coach ?

 

[madunit]

assistant coach is his preferred term I believe.

And he's just not getting it done.

Send Fults away to do some understudy work with Folkes, bring him back and let him go.

The only issue I guess is with his personality.

Gee he'd make an entertaining coach at press conferences lol

 

[The Charlatan]

Sad way for it to end for him, he deserved to go out on a much better note than this. It's a cruel game sometimes.

 

[ucantseeme]

Our best defender for a number of years. Does all the 1% stuff that other players don't. Sad to see his career end but he will always have a place in RL.