Dominic Manfredi to retire from RL

[Futtocks]

This is really sad news. He has such talent, but his body won't give him a chance.

 

[EastLondonMike]

This is truly sad news. He had all the makings of a genuine star.

Such horrible bad luck with injuries.

[Cumbrian Mackem]

Sad news but the right call.

[Ullman]

Really sorry to hear that. One of the most gifted and naturally talented players of recent years. I always enjoyed watching him play.

[Davo5]

Awful news for the lad,a great winger when fitness & injury allowed.

[Dunbar]

Such a pity. I reckon if you were picking an England team when every player is fully fit and at his best he would be vying with Makinson and Johnstone for the wing position.

[Damien]

This is really sad news. I had heard that he was thinking of giving up previously but was giving it one last shot once he returned from his previous injury. This obviously did not go too well.

He was a fantastic player whose return from injury in 2018 was pivotal in Wigan getting to the Grand Final and then winning it in 2018. The go forward that he provided was absolutely fantastic. Gutted really because he certainly had the potential to be an England winger if his body would have let him.

[daz39]

Sad news, always had the talent but i think it's probably not expected with the problems he's had.

[Hela Wigmen]

If he’s been told to retire, besides loyalty, is risking further injury in the next few months really worth it for the lad? 

Manfredi always looked impressive when he broke through and looked like being a very good player but with each injury, you can see he’s a much changed player from the kid who broke through. 

[Exiled Wiganer]

Such a wonderful player on his day. It was always hoping against hope that he would fully recover to play - now I just hope he can live a pain free life. 

[my missus]

gutted for him he has been so unlucky.

[DavidM]

Saddened by this , I’m a huge fan of his . An international class winger denied through injury of fulfilling all of his potential . Bad luck mate , and thanks for coming up and letting us see you play

[Waynebennettswinger]

Very sad news, wishing him well with his psychical and mental health and future career. 

[Gates1]

Brilliant player, terrible news.

Seems risky playing for the rest of the season although wouldnt be surprised if he he only played once as chance for a farewell.

[Dallas Mead]

Very sad news, I thought he was an excellent winger (wire fan). Is he playing the rest of the year then?  I don’t get that.  Anyway, hope he discovers a role and a purpose post Wigan.  Maybe stay in the game?  These lads will have at most tens of thousands in savings after a short career (as opposed to multi-millionaire footballers) so it’s crucial they have something to move into quickly work wise...

[Padge]

Extremely talented speedster who has been a joy to watch. It is such a shame that the battle with injuries has forced an early retirement.

Good luck and all the best for the future, you deserve it.

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

Really sad news.  When fit I think Johnstone and Manfredi are the top two wingers in Super League.  Unfortunately the top two for getting injured too. 

[GUBRATS]

Had the pleasure of holidaying with Dom and his parents about a decade ago , really nice lad , a crying shame he never got the England cap he deserved , I'm sure he'll take on life outside RL with the same resolve and good nature he's shown in his career 

[Rupert Prince]

In a way not a shock, but when it happens a big shock nevertheless.  

Sickening.

[Davo5]

Massive rebuild for Wigan in the offseason after Manfredi’s sad premature retirement adds to the list of players departing the club.

[Jinking Jimmy]

This is very sad but not unexpected news. Had he been able to avoid the terrible injuries that he has suffered he would have been an automatic choice for England. I wish him well for the future.

[Bleep1673]

All the best to Dom, I hope he has some further future in the game.

[Futtocks]

 

[Eddie]

Sad news, I always enjoyed watching him play, and didn’t see anything like as much of it as I’d have liked. 
 

[Clogiron]

Going now is the right thing to do, hope he has a successful career outside of playing.