Sam Perrett to retire at end of season

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs winger Sam Perrett has today announced that he will retire from rugby league at the end of season 2016.

Perrett has played 13 seasons of top-flight rugby league for both the Sydney Roosters (2004-12) and Bulldogs (2012-16), running out on 254 occasions and has also scored 90 tries during his decorated career.

On top of his appearances at club level, the 31-year-old has also represented the New Zealand Kiwis on 21 occasions from 2007-13.

During his time in the blue and white, Perrett has played 106 games and he is looking to finish season 2016 on a high.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Sam Perrett of the Bulldogs walks onto the field with his children to celebrate his 250th game during the round 17 NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Allianz Stadium on June 30, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

“It’s been a tough decision and an emotional one, but it’s time for me to hang up the boots,” said Perrett

“This year will be my last season playing rugby league and it’s been such an amazing journey.

“I’m so grateful and thankful for the relationships that I have, the teammates I have played alongside and against, the coaching staff that have helped me along the way and my family for everything they’ve gone through.

“My family has put in a lot of time and sacrifice to support me and it’s time to move onto the next phase of my life, which I’m really excited about.”