PJ = EEL

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

On the Warriors official website it says PJ has been released by the Warriors. Press release by the Warriors is at 11.00am NZ time

 

[Utey]

Come Home PJ. This is huge news.

 

[The Colonel]

OK, now we just have to wait to see what is happening.

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

PJ MARSH RETURNS HOME (12/08/2004)

Former Queensland State of Origin representative PJ Marsh has today put an end to speculation regarding his playing future with the New Zealand Warriors by announcing that he will return home to Australia with his wife Kelly for the birth of their first child.

PJ Marsh, who joined the Warriors in 2002 from the Parramatta Eels, has not been able to play football since the round 14 game against the Eels in 2003. He partially dislocated vertebrae in his neck when tackled in the early stages of that match and subsequent fusion surgery shortly after proved unsuccessful. Marsh underwent a second fusion procedure earlier this year, the final results of which will not be known until late 2004.

“I have enjoyed my time in Auckland incredibly as I have played my best football here. I went on to play in a Grand Final and played State-of-Origin for Queensland from the Vodafone Warriors.

“The support and friendship of the fans and players will be very much missed by Kelly and myself. Kelly and I are looking forward to the birth of our baby in September and hopefully the doctors have good news for my neck injury later in the year as well,” Marsh said.

“For the rest of the year I know the players will do themselves and the fans proud as they get ready for what will be a special year in 2005 with the players that are coming.

“To the players and management of the Vodafone Warriors I say thank you for everything and god bless,” Marsh added.

Although the decision has not come easily, PJ and Kelly Marsh have been in ongoing talks with the club and PJ’s manager Jim Bannighan for some weeks, as all parties worked together to resolve the best way forward for PJ and his family regarding his playing and employment future.

PJ’s decision to move back to Australia is totally respected by the club, and the Warriors wish him and his family all the very best for the future in whatever endeavours they choose to pursue. PJ Marsh will return to Sydney today.

There will be a press conference held in suite 10 of the West Stand at Ericsson Stadium at 11am today to service the requirements of local media.

From www.warriors.co.nz

He is an awesum player and if he does sign with the Eels good luck to him and good luck to the Eels. He is a champion

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

I will let you know what happens from the press conference.

 

[Utey]

This injury sounds vgery tough to come back from. It would be good if he ever played again it sounds. Warriors obviosuly think he isnt capable if they didnt have enough faith to keep him. Just have to see.

 

[The Colonel]

Thanks mate, most appreciated.

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Tallis had the same injury and he has been pretty much unscathed since so their is a positive for PJ

 

[Twizzle]

PJ..........phone home

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Thanks mate, most appreciated.

Im a die hard Warriors supporter and PJ was instumental in helping us in 2002. He will be so so missed but now if he signs with Parra they will be my second fav team. He better not go to Manly though

 

[The Colonel]

Thanks mate, most appreciated.

Im a die hard Warriors supporter and PJ was instumental in helping us in 2002. He will be so so missed but now if he signs with Parra they will be my second fav team. He better not go to Manly though

I watched PJ come through the grades and I was devastated to say the least when he left - if he comes back I'll be very happy.

 

[ParraMatt]

Hope he comes back. This is positive news though.

 

[fish eel]

I watched PJ come through the grades and I was devastated to say the least when he left - if he comes back I'll be very happy.

Colonel.

Take a ticket and join the cue, because your not alone there.

To this day, I'm convinced we'd be in much better shape today, if PJ started 02 as our starting half. I think his loss has hurt us the most.

 

[bartman]

Thanks for the info R&S.

 

[The Colonel]

I watched PJ come through the grades and I was devastated to say the least when he left - if he comes back I'll be very happy.

Colonel.

Take a ticket and join the cue, because your not alone there.

To this day, I'm convinced we'd be in much better shape today, if PJ started 02 as our starting half. I think his loss has hurt us the most.

I think your on the money there.

 

[Stagger eel]

the question is not whether PJ will return to our club it's whether Iafeta trusts his mate Mick Watson after telling PORKY'S!!! about PJ! :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

 

[Eels Dude]

I don't think this is positive news really for PJ's perspective. He's had to leave his club because of a frustrating injury and still faces the prospect that he'll never play again. What PJ must be going through, and through making a decision like that must be very. Gotta put the player above the club here, good luck to him first and if everything goes well then hopefully we'll see him again in the blue and gold.

 

[fish eel]

Still plenty of bridges to cross though before he runs out in the blue and gold.

Be interesting to hear what comes out of todays presser.

On the upside, the announcement appears to be a release, NOT a retirement.

 

[ParraMatt]

nicely said eels dude

 

[The Colonel]

I don't think this is positive news really for PJ's perspective. He's had to leave his club because of a frustrating injury and still faces the prospect that he'll never play again. What PJ must be going through, and through making a decision like that must be very. Gotta put the player above the club here, good luck to him first and if everything goes well then hopefully we'll see him again in the blue and gold.

I think you'll find its a bit more positive than you think ED, though I do understand your scepticism. While he is waiting on whether or not he can play the return home (I thought he was here and had been for sometime anyways) brings his fam,ily a bit closer especially with the pending birth. Anything on top of that can only be good.