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Newcastle Knights player, Anthony Quinn will retire from rugby league after he was deemed unfit to play due to an eye injury he incurred last season.
Quinn suffered detached retinas in both eyes and damage to his macular that has required a number of surgeries to correct.
Although Anthony did return form the injury and play some games last year, medical practitioners have advised him to retire, as his eyes have not recovered well enough to continue playing.
Quinn, who was contracted to play in 2014, will remain with the Club as a member of the welfare department.
Its disappointing Anthonys career has been cut short due to injury, Newcastle Knights CEO, Matt Gidley said on Friday.
Hes had a wonderful career with us, right from when he commenced with us as a local junior.
We thank Anthony for his contribution to the Club and are pleased he will remain as an NRL Apprentice mentor with the Newcastle Knights welfare department.
Hes already been a great mentor to many of our up-and-coming outside backs, Gidley added.
Although Quinn is disappointed he will not take the field this season, he sees the opportunity to continue with the Club in a welfare capacity as a positive.
After starting the Apprentice mentoring role last year called Trade Up with the NRL, I expressed Id like to get involved in the welfare side of things.
Ive known football was always going to finish, its just finished a little bit early for me, the 31-year-old said.
I cant complain about my career. I was able to play at two great clubs, win a premiership and be involved with high calibre players that Ive been able to play with and learn from.
Im happy to still be part of the Newcastle Knights and have the chance to help players who come into the Club, just like I was helped when I came into the Knights.
Were a community Club that always looks after our players the best we can.
Quinn suffered detached retinas in both eyes and damage to his macular that has required a number of surgeries to correct.
Although Anthony did return form the injury and play some games last year, medical practitioners have advised him to retire, as his eyes have not recovered well enough to continue playing.
Quinn, who was contracted to play in 2014, will remain with the Club as a member of the welfare department.
Its disappointing Anthonys career has been cut short due to injury, Newcastle Knights CEO, Matt Gidley said on Friday.
Hes had a wonderful career with us, right from when he commenced with us as a local junior.
We thank Anthony for his contribution to the Club and are pleased he will remain as an NRL Apprentice mentor with the Newcastle Knights welfare department.
Hes already been a great mentor to many of our up-and-coming outside backs, Gidley added.
Although Quinn is disappointed he will not take the field this season, he sees the opportunity to continue with the Club in a welfare capacity as a positive.
After starting the Apprentice mentoring role last year called Trade Up with the NRL, I expressed Id like to get involved in the welfare side of things.
Ive known football was always going to finish, its just finished a little bit early for me, the 31-year-old said.
I cant complain about my career. I was able to play at two great clubs, win a premiership and be involved with high calibre players that Ive been able to play with and learn from.
Im happy to still be part of the Newcastle Knights and have the chance to help players who come into the Club, just like I was helped when I came into the Knights.
Were a community Club that always looks after our players the best we can.
