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Catalan Dragons second row forward Steve Menzies has confirmed he will retire at the end of the season.

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Hell of a player, hell of a career. The very best of luck to him.

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A true professional, was a pleasure to watch the NRL games he played in and wonderful to see him end his career in England.

 

I'm gutted he's retiring, he still looked like a spring chicken chasing back on against Huddersfield

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enjoy your retirement steve, great player and a top person.

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What a star and ambassador for our game. I hope he stays within it.

I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly.

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A true professional, was a pleasure to watch the NRL games he played in and wonderful to see him end his career in England.

 

France surely? Unless he is going to round things off with a win at Old Trafford! ;)

 

Can't say much more - great servant for the Bulls, even greater servant to the game. Hope he has a good retirement as he has sure as heck earned it.

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Great Player, I hope he moves into Coaching, he would have a lot to offer.

Even if he doesn't fancy being a coach, his vast experience should be used in some sort of mentoring/inspiration role for young players.

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It says here

 

http://www.sportinglife.com/rugby-league/news/article/480/8805376/steve-menzies-announces-retirement

 

"Menzies, who won the first of his 15 caps for the Kangaroos in 1994, spent 16 seasons with Manly Sea Eagles before coming to Super League with Bradford in 2009 and is expected to return to the club to embark on a new career off the field."

 

Does this mean he is expected to return to Bradford or Manly?

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It says here

 

http://www.sportinglife.com/rugby-league/news/article/480/8805376/steve-menzies-announces-retirement

 

"Menzies, who won the first of his 15 caps for the Kangaroos in 1994, spent 16 seasons with Manly Sea Eagles before coming to Super League with Bradford in 2009 and is expected to return to the club to embark on a new career off the field."

 

Does this mean he is expected to return to Bradford or Manly?

Manly is my bet.

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It'd be a tough choice.

Seriously, his skills have not diminished at all with time and he is still good enough to play in the World Cup.

 

For England or France? He would qualify for both as a resident surely.

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Outstanding player.  His kind don't come along too often.  All the very best to him and his family.  

Moff
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"I am officially retiring at the end of this year. Thank you to everyone that has followed Rugby League & allowed me to travel all over the world playing a sport I love for the last 20yrs. Without you all this wouldnt have been possible. I will truly miss playing this great game!" tweeted Menzies.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/manly-legend-steve-menzies-to-retire-from-rugby-league-two-months-before-turning-40/story-fni3fbgt-1226674560684

 

What a great bloke and ambassador for the game.

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Best of luck to the guy. Shame he didn't carry on into his 40s though!

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Catalan Dragons second row forward Steve Menzies has confirmed he will retire at the end of the season.

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Soft sod..............they come over here..................................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wow.

I remember watching the 2008 Grand Final with a fair few people at a mate's place. None of us were Manly fans, but when Menzies went over for his try, we all got to our feet as one and cheered for him.

We were farewelling him from the Australian game, and never did I expect him to play on for another 5 years elsewhere.

He never had the skills of a Johns or Lockyer, but his records and longevity put him in a league of his own, separate to more celebrated league greats but proven to be held in very high esteem by everyone.

I take off my hat to you, Beaver.

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