Luke O'Donnell (L) during the grand final. Picture: Phil Hillyard Source: Philip Hillyard / News Limited
THE Roosters were so close to creating another small piece of history - until yesterday.
With Anthony Minichiello re-signing, the Roosters were on the verge of becoming the first premiership winners in 30 years to retain their entire grand final squad. Then forward Luke O'Donnell decided to retire yesterday.
"I've had some time to reflect and think about my future since the grand final, and this definitely hasn't been an easy decision but it's the right one," O'Donnell said.
"I'm so grateful for everything rugby league has given me. Each of the clubs I've played at have made me a better man and I've made so many friends along the way.
"I've had a great career. I count myself incredibly lucky to have represented my state and my country and it was a dream come true to return to the NRL with a proud club like the Roosters, and to cap the year off with a premiership."
Luke O'Donnell has announced his retirement. Picture: Gregg Porteous Source: News Limited
O'Donnell represented Balmain, Wests Tigers, North Queensland, Huddersfield and then the Roosters. He played 215 first grade matches - 188 of them in the NRL.
"Popular with his teammates, staff and supporters, Luke did a fantastic job in buying into our goals at the start of the season,'' Roosters coach Trent Robinson said.
"He had an overwhelming impact on and off the field in mentoring our young forwards in such a short time.''
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