Former Dragons, Eels and Broncos star Corey Norman has announced his retirement from rugby league, saying he no longer has the desire to play professionally despite being linked to a number of clubs.
Norman was let go by St George-Illawarra last season and was considering playing on but opted against it after 228 games and one State of Origin for Queensland.
He was linked with the Knights and the Super League, but ultimately decided it was time to start the next chapter of his professional life.
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“Yeah I was just like nah I’m not even keen to play anymore hey,” Norman told yktr.sports.
“I was just over it so I thought just call it a day.
“It was good bro, it was mad.
“Best rollercoaster ever. 11 years ups and downs, the boys. The memories.
“Almost 250 games. 250 of the best.
“I’m just a knockabout bloke from Queensland.”
Norman had several controversial episodes during his career and the Dragons decided not to renew his $800,000 contract after a drop in form in his final two years at the club.
The 30-year-old said he could have continued playing but decided against it.
“It was good though like it is what it is,” Norman said.
“Everything has to come to an end.”
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