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Heartbreaking decision based on medical advice
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Sydney Roosters favourite Boyd Cordner is set to announce his retirement from rugby league with two years remaining on his contract
due to the lasting effects of repeated concussions.
The Kangaroos and NSW Blues skipper made the decision based on medical advice after undergoing recent tests in a bid to return to the game which he has been sidelined from since 2020's State of Origin series last November.
The Roosters had initially been planning a Round 14 comeback this year, which has now been abandoned.
His retirement is expected to be officially announced at a press conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground tomorrow morning.
Cordner's medical retirement has been cleared by the NRL, according to the Daily Telegraph. The Roosters will now have an extra $700,000 in their salary cap to cover for his position.
Last year, NRL guru Phil Gould expressed grave fears for Cordner's wellbeing considering the ease at which the forward was finding himself concussed.
"What I'm becoming concerned with him is the ease with which he finds himself in this concussed state and having to leave the field for a HIA," Gould said.
"To be honest the last couple of times I've felt it's been rather innocuous. Over a period of time because of repeated concussions, he's finding that it doesn't take much now to give him those symptoms and those feelings.
"I think Boyd Cordner is at the point where there is no doubt he requires further intervention. He's in an unenviable position but on case by case basis, it's plain for everyone to see that unfortunately Boyd has an issue, and he's going to have to deal with that.
"He's had a wonderful career, absolutely wonderful career. There's a long life to be lived after rugby league. And that's what he needs to consider as he goes through recovery for this little period. It's obvious now he needs protection.
"He's had a wonderful career, and if that career is over, he can certainly walk away from it with his head held high."
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