Gold Coast Titans hooker and co-captain Nathan Friend has announced that his 15-year NRL career will come to an end of the completion of the 2016 season.
The 35-year-old from Toowoomba has decided to retire after his one season back at the Gold Coast Titans where he was an inaugural player in 2007.
“I want to take this opportunity to announce my retirement, at the end of the 2016 season, from the game I've loved ever since my first encounter as a five-year-old,” the courageous little hooker said this morning.
“Thanks to everyone that has had a hand in my career. I’m forever grateful for the support and guidance I have received.
“It’s now time to give back to my beautiful wife Kellie who has sacrificed so much of her life to support me on my endeavours whilst producing two wonderful children.
“I look forward to the next chapter of parental duties on weekends and being around family and loved ones once again.”
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