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  Paul STRINGER [ Player Stats]
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Thu May 25, 2006 by Matthew O'Neill Parramatta prop Paul Stringer has been forced to announce an early retirement after it was discovered that he has a bulging disk in his spinal cord, which is placing undue pressure. Stringer will undergo surgey to correct the problem and prompting his immediate retirement. Stringer said, "I'm obviously very disappointed for it to end this way, but at the same time I have a family to think about and the rest of my life ahead of me.
""I've had a terrific time in Rugby League, especially the last couple of years at Parramatta and still hope to be able to contribute off the field."Parramatta Eels Chief Executive Denis Fitzgerald said, "Paul had an immediate impact on everyone the moment he arrived at Parramatta and his professional approach to both training and playing has been duplicated throughout the Club. On behalf of everyone in Rugby League I want to wish him all the best."Parramatta Eels coach Jason Taylor said, "I'm disappointed for Paul and I know that a player of his experience is hard to replace. At the same time I want to thank him for his contribution to this Club and we all wish him a full and speedy recovery.Stringer, 30, joined Parramatta for the 2005 season and previously played with North Sydney, Northern Eagles and South Sydney where he played 143 first grade games in his career and represented Country Origin. Stringer came through the ranks at the Bears and Northern Eagles alongside Mark O'Meley before their careers when their own ways in 2002 when Stringer joined Souths and O'Meley went to the Bulldogs. The Central Coast junior enjoyed his best season last year where he played an important role in Parramatta's success in finishing on top in the Minor Premiership. Stringer was named at prop for Sunday's important clash against the Roosters and Taylor will be forced into finding a replacement with Justin Tsoulos and Zeb Taia the possible two replacements. 
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 2006 NRL Telstra Premiership
Parramatta Eels
8 games; [View] Round 1 [11 Mar 06] L 6-25 v Knights (A). [PR]
[View] Round 2 [18 Mar 06] W 22-14 v Warriors (H). [PR]
[View] Round 4 [31 Mar 06] L 18-26 v Cowboys (H). [PR]
[View] Round 5 [09 Apr 06] L 18-44 v Panthers (H). [PR]
[View] Round 7 [21 Apr 06] W 28-16 v Tigers (H). [BE]
[View] Round 9 [06 May 06] L 10-30 v Raiders (H). [PR]
[View] Round 10 [14 May 06] L 18-22 v Bulldogs (A). [PR]
[View] Round 11 [19 May 06] L 20-30 v Panthers (A). [PR]
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2005 NRL Telstra Premiership
Parramatta Eels
24 games; 1 tries, 4 points.
[View] Round 1 [12 Mar 05] W 28-12 v Tigers (A). [PR]
[View] Round 2 [20 Mar 05] L 26-49 v Souths (A). [PR]
[View] Round 3 [26 Mar 05] L 10-18 v Sharks (H). [PR]
[View] Round 4 [01 Apr 05] W 26-16 v Panthers (H). [PR]
[View] Round 5 [10 Apr 05] L 14-54 v Broncos (A). [PR]
[View] Round 7 [23 Apr 05] W 26-16 v Tigers (H). [PR]
[View] Round 8 [30 Apr 05] L 16-30 v Bulldogs (A). [PR]
[View] Round 11 [20 May 05] W 18-12 v Sea Eagles (H). [PR]
[View] Round 12 [28 May 05] W 34-26 v Sharks (A). [PR]
[View] Round 13 [05 Jun 05] W 32-22 v Panthers (A). [PR]
[View] Round 14 [11 Jun 05] W 50-0 v Knights (A). [PR]
[View] Round 15 [18 Jun 05] W 28-18 v Warriors (H). [PR]
[View] Round 16 [24 Jun 05] L 8-12 v Roosters (A). [PR]
[View] Round 17 [03 Jul 05] W 52-16 v Souths (H). [PR]
[View] Round 18 [08 Jul 05] W 40-14 v Dragons (H). [PR]
[View] Round 19 [17 Jul 05] L 18-26 v Raiders (A). [PR]
[View] Round 20 [23 Jul 05] L 10-16 v Knights (H). [PR] 4 Pts; 1t (4th)
[View] Round 22 [06 Aug 05] W 38-20 v Warriors (A). [PR]
[View] Round 23 [12 Aug 05] W 56-4 v Bulldogs (H). [PR]
[View] Round 24 [21 Aug 05] L 22-25 v Dragons (A). [PR]
[View] Round 25 [28 Aug 05] W 48-10 v Raiders (H). [PR]
[View] Round 26 [02 Sep 05] W 28-14 v Broncos (H). [PR]
[View] Finals Week One [11 Sep 05] W 46-22 v Sea Eagles (H). [PR]
[View] Qualifying Finals [25 Sep 05] L 0-29 v Cowboys. [PR]
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2004 NRL Telstra Premiership
South Sydney Rabbitohs
1 games; [View] Round 1 [14 Mar 04] L 16-26 v Roosters (A). [PR]
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