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Bulldogs cult hero Josh Reynolds introduced his retirement from rugby league on Monday and can play his remaining skilled recreation on Saturday towards the North Sydney Bears.
The NSW Cup recreation will function a remaining goodbye for Bulldogs followers after the 34-year-old knowledgeable his teammates of his resolution in the course of the week.
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“I decided to hang the boots up,” Reynolds stated in an emotional press convention.
“It’s so hard to think about footy not being a part of my life anymore but it’s time.
“This club means more to me than the game to be honest.
“I honestly wouldn’t be the person I am today if I didn’t start here.
“I’ve got so many good memories. The thing I’m probably going to miss the most is being able to compete and never in my career have I gone into a game not wanting to compete.
“This year’s been one of the best years of my career because there’s been moments because I’ve been a part of some of these guys’ lives since they were kids and to be able to play with some of them is very special.
“To look at that photo of me and (Jacob) Kiraz and to be able to play with him, it’s so special.
“It’s been a massive ride… What a rollercoaster career it’s been on and off the field.”
Reynolds was awarded a shock train-and-trial cope with season after proving his value to incoming coach Cameron Ciraldo in pre-season.
The contract capped off a powerful return to the NRL, having performed seven seasons for the membership earlier than transferring to the Tigers in 2018 after which the Super League in 2021.
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However, in a selfless transfer Reynolds gave up his contract previous to the membership signing Toby Sexton in a right away swap from the Titans.
Speaking on SEN, Ciraldo heaped reward on the veteran halfback.
“Josh has been a big part of this club for a long time now,” Ciraldo stated.
“What he’s done for our squad this year is come back in and put his ego aside.
“He came back on a train and trial deal, earnt his spot in the top 30 and I wanted him around more to bring the (leadership) off the field and give lessons to the guys off the field.
“As much as he led off the field, he came in and contributed on the field as well.
“We talk a lot about putting the club first and he has definitely done that a number of times throughout his career.
“It just shows what type of man Josh is.
“You realise from afar that Josh Reynolds is a big part of the Bulldogs but being here and understanding how much the fans love him and how much he’s adored by everyone is really special to be a part of it.
“We want to send him out by celebrating with a win.”
Source: www.foxsports.com.au