Whether he retired due to Parra's current woes or not I don't know but I think he would of struggled to go round again next season anyway. There is talk in the papers that he would not be offered a contract for next season as well as some other long termers, Burt, Shackleton etc.
A very big dissapointment he couldn't be rewarded with a grand final victory, an absolute legend of the game. He has a little bit to do with our junior club as well.
This EELS supporter had a tear in his eye today.