St Helens prop James Graham, a former NRL star with Canterbury Bulldogs and St George Illawarra, has announced his decision to retire at the end of the current Super League season.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Graham rejoined his hometown club in June, having been released by the Dragons from the remainder of his contract.
The 35-year-old has been considered one of the game's best props, having won a Super League Grand Final ring in 2006, being named Man of Steel in 2008, and being part of three Challenge Cup successes.
He went on to enjoy a successful career in the NRL with the Bulldogs and St George Illawarra, making a total of 186 appearances in the competition.
Graham said: "Playing for St Helens and over in the NRL has been an absolute honour.
"I am gutted this season will be my final one as a player, but I came to Saints saying I would have one last all in push for this season and nothing has changed there.
"Finishing my career at my boyhood club was an opportunity that I couldn't resist.
"Unfortunately, I am gutted we have not been able to play in front of our fans as I know they feel every pass, every tackle and every run.
"Now that all has been said, the season has not finished yet and my intention now is completing the job I came here to do with St Helens."
Saints currently head the super League table.
Australian Associated Press
