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Warrington sign 'Man of Steel' Hodgson April 28, 2010 - 6:59AM
AFP
Former Wests Tigers skipper Brett Hodgson has agreed to a two-year deal with Super League club Warrington.
Hodgson, the reigning Man of Steel, comes off contract with Huddersfield in October and has rejected the Giants' offer of a 12-month extension to instead link up with coach Tony Smith at Warrington from the start of next season.
"I would have loved to have stayed if at all possible but things just didn't work out how I would have wished," the 32-year-old Hodgson said.
Hodgson, who is currently sidelined with a thigh strain, has scored 260 points in 29 appearances for the Giants since joining them from the Tigers 18 months ago.
An NRL premiership winner with the Tigers, Hodgson made six State of Origin appearances for NSW and last year became only the fourth Australian to win the 'Man of Steel' award for player of the year after a remarkable debut season in Super League.
"I'm excited about the signing and surprised to get a chance for someone of his calibre to join us," Smith said.
"Having coached Brett many many years ago at Parramatta, I know his capabilities and his knowledge and how he is able to pass that on to young people.
"I look forward to working with and learning off Brett as well."
AFP
Former Wests Tigers skipper Brett Hodgson has agreed to a two-year deal with Super League club Warrington.
Hodgson, the reigning Man of Steel, comes off contract with Huddersfield in October and has rejected the Giants' offer of a 12-month extension to instead link up with coach Tony Smith at Warrington from the start of next season.
"I would have loved to have stayed if at all possible but things just didn't work out how I would have wished," the 32-year-old Hodgson said.
Hodgson, who is currently sidelined with a thigh strain, has scored 260 points in 29 appearances for the Giants since joining them from the Tigers 18 months ago.
An NRL premiership winner with the Tigers, Hodgson made six State of Origin appearances for NSW and last year became only the fourth Australian to win the 'Man of Steel' award for player of the year after a remarkable debut season in Super League.
"I'm excited about the signing and surprised to get a chance for someone of his calibre to join us," Smith said.
"Having coached Brett many many years ago at Parramatta, I know his capabilities and his knowledge and how he is able to pass that on to young people.
"I look forward to working with and learning off Brett as well."
