Finucane was also aware of a number of high-profile retirements from the NRL including players likethe Roosters’ Boyd Cordnerand Jake Friend. Alongside seeking medical advice,Finucane spoke to several current and former players.
“I think I exhausted every avenue,I spoke to some current players,I won’t name them just in case they wish not to be named,” Finucane said. “I spoke with some current players and some guys who have recently retired and along with some other guys who had a lot of concussion issues throughout their career ... having those conversations probably helped form my thought process around making the decision.
“I think in combination with the medical advice,speaking with those past and retired players,obviously the coaching staff and our performance staff as well,as I said there was no decision to be made at the end of the day,it was pretty definitive.”