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Polglase, Todd |
  Todd POLGLASE [Player Stats] + Submit additional information or a correction to this player 
Polglase announces retirement Tue January 29, 2008 Source: www.newcastleknights.com.au Talented Newcastle Knights utility, Todd Polglase has announced his retirement following a recurring battle with a hamstring injury. Polglase, 26, broke the news to team mates and coaching staff at training this morning. "I would like to thank the club for its patience and for giving me every opportunity to overcome my injury but I had to make a decision that was right for the future," Polglase said. "I intend to take some time away from football and consider my options before moving onto the next chapter of my life." A Knights junior, Polglase joined the Bulldogs early in his senior career debuting against Newcastle at EnergyAustralia Stadium in 2002. He spent two seasons at South Sydney from 2004 before moving back to Newcastle in 2007, scoring three tries in seven First Grade appearances. Knights Coach, Brian Smith said Polglase leaves a void in the club's senior playing ranks. "It's a sad day. We haven't just lost a good player, he's a tremendously popular player - a real footy player's player," he said. "In the games he played at the front end of last season he won everyone's respect. He's tough beyond his own limitations and certainly his own welfare. Sometimes he was prepared to do jobs others wouldn't do and he's selfless in terms of playing any position you wanted him to." "It's hurt him badly and he's really upset about forced retirement but he still fronted up this morning to tell the boys. "I'm hoping when he feels it's appropriate we can find a way for him to be involved with the club. I think he has some talents that we'd suggest he might make a good coach but whatever it is he wants to do we would certainly be keen to help out." News sent by: www.newcastleknights.com.au Former Knights Franze and Polglase returning home Wed July 26, 2006 Source: www.newcastleknights.com.au Two Novocastrians will return home next season to continue their NRL careers with the Newcastle Knights, after agreeing to terms with the club overnight. Former Cronulla and Penrith First Grader, Paul Franze will turn full circle after signing a two-year deal. A Raymond Terrace junior, the 24-year-old toured with the Junior Kangaroos and made his First Grade debut for the Sharks in Round 6 of the 2002 season against the Knights. A strong, hard running centre, Franze has recently returned from England after a year of Premiership Rugby with London Irish and a stint with English Rugby League club, Castleford Tigers. "It's great to be coming home with the opportunity to resume my career where it all began. Next season can't come soon enough," Franze said. Franze will be joined by current Rabbitohs Fullback/Centre and former Kurri junior, Todd Polglase, who has also agreed to terms for at least two years. Cessnock born Polglase left Newcastle to join the Bulldogs in 2002, also making his First Grade debut against the Knights at EnergyAustralia Stadium. (Round 20, 2002) He departs the Rabbitohs after three seasons at Redfern to return to his former club. "Having Newcastle players represent their home town holds intrinsic value for the Knights as a football club," said Newcastle Knights Operations Manager, Stephen Crowe. "Most of our current First Grade team is made up of local products and next year this percentage will, in all likelihood, grow." "We have some outstanding young players, particularly in our Jersey Flegg (u/20) level, and I would expect some of those players, along with the likes of Todd Polglase and Paul Franze, to play a major role in our 2007 campaign," said Crowe. Meanwhile, Premier League powerhouse, Jesse Royal has secured his future with the Newcastle Knights, re-signing for a further two seasons. News sent by: www.newcastleknights.com.au
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