Sports Prophet 1,501 Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 An announcement expected later today. One too many concussions will see him end his career early. Wade Graham may well join him if his tackling technique isn’t fixed. Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 5,840 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 Been an awful season for the Roosters losing 3 great players to career ending injuries. Link to post Share on other sites
Manfred Mann 1,409 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 (edited) This is worth watching in its entirety. Not only to see Boyd Cordner’s profound respect and love of coach Trent Robinson, and Chairman Nick Politis, as well as for his father and wife, but also to see his really deep love of the club, the Sydney Roosters. Wait until his response to the final question about what was the greatest highlight of his career. Amazing! It is so easy to talk about rugby league as a business, and in many respects, and for some players, it is. However Cordner shows what this one club means personally to a one club man The Sydney Roosters Captain and Player #1113 announces his retirement from the NRL, having achieved success at every level of the game. https://www.roosters.com.au/news/2021/06/14/boyd-cordner-retirement-press-conference/ Edited June 14 by Manfred Mann 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Manfred Mann 1,409 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 (edited) Many people will not know, or might have forgotten, that this club was where a number of the greatest Australian stars of British rugby league began their careers — most notably the two all time try scoring record holders Albert Rosenfeld (Huddersfield) and Brian Bevan (Warrington). But it was also the Australian club of the British greats Adrian Morley and Martin Offiah, as well as Phil Clark, and less successfully Joe Burgess, and Ryan Hall. Edited June 14 by Manfred Mann 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Manfred Mann 1,409 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 (edited) Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson reflects on the career of Boyd Cordner in the aftermath of the two-time premiership winner's retirement announcement https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/06/14/a-leader-of-men-robinson-pays-tribute-to-cordner/ Edited June 14 by Manfred Mann Link to post Share on other sites
Damien 14,281 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 Its such a pity Cordner has had to retire. He was a very good player who was instrumental in the Roosters team over the last decade. Link to post Share on other sites
Man of Kent 8,444 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 Terrific bloke as well as player, Boyd Cordner. A good, honest, thoroughly decent Aussie cobber who played a brutal game with dignity and without malice. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hela Wigmen 3,454 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 And there’s still people who think rules around protecting players heads and concussions in general are wrong. Link to post Share on other sites
JonM 3,254 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 4 hours ago, Manfred Mann said: But it was also the Australian club of the British greats Adrian Morley and Martin Offiah, as well as Phil Clark, and less successfully Joe Burgess, and Ryan Hall. Martin Offiah played more games for St. George than he did for Eastern Suburbs. Of the six clubs he played for, Easts were the one he played the fewest games for (13). So this seems an odd thing to post even by your standards. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 11,667 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 A big blow to the Roosters , the Blues and the game . Of course most of all a shame for Boyd himself , but the decision won’t have been taken lightly and with regard to his long term health . Even though it’s premature he still has a fantastic CV ... three time premiership winner , premiership captain , back to back State of Origin’s as captain , Kangaroo and leader of his country . A great career and record to be proud of . Few will emulate that even if they have far lengthier careers . Good luck to him 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Manfred Mann 1,409 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 I found his statements very moving. Any rugby league fan who has a heart should watch the entire 26 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites
Manfred Mann 1,409 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 2 hours ago, DavidM said: A big blow to the Roosters , the Blues and the game . Of course most of all a shame for Boyd himself , but the decision won’t have been taken lightly and with regard to his long term health . Even though it’s premature he still has a fantastic CV ... three time premiership winner , premiership captain , back to back State of Origin’s as captain , Kangaroo and leader of his country . A great career and record to be proud of . Few will emulate that even if they have far lengthier careers . Good luck to him Boyd Cordner won’t be elected an Immortal. But he deserves to be a member of the NRL Hall of Fame. He is a real role model for younger players. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MrPosh 975 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 40 minutes ago, Manfred Mann said: Boyd Cordner won’t be elected an Immortal. But he deserves to be a member of the NRL Hall of Fame. He is a real role model for younger players. Blimey - is the Hall of Fame really that easy to get into? People called Romans they go the house Link to post Share on other sites
Hela Wigmen 3,454 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 4 minutes ago, MrPosh said: Blimey - is the Hall of Fame really that easy to get into? Since the NRL/Super League war, I’d have Cordner in a hall of fame based on that period. Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 11,667 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 7 minutes ago, MrPosh said: Blimey - is the Hall of Fame really that easy to get into? No , but in due course he’s a shoo-in for hall of fame nomination . On top of all the other achievements I mentioned he scored the only try in the WC Final 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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