At just 29, the captain of the sydneyroosters and NSWBlues has been forced to call time on his incredible career. READ: 9WWOS NRL
Sydney Roosters favourite Boyd Cordner is set to announce his retirement from rugby league with two years remaining on his contract
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. Last year, NRL guru Phil Gould expressed grave fears for Cordner's wellbeing considering the ease at which the forward was finding himself concussed.
"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.
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