AFTER being an NRL Grand Final winner and England star, Gareth Widdop admits it’s bizarre now preparing to play for part-timers Halifax.
He’s featured with Aussie legends Cameron Smith and Billy Slater at Melbourne Storm, shone alongside Sam Burgess and Kevin Sinfield for England and graced Super League.
But the 34-year-old reckons there’s no better way to round off his glorious career than running out with his hometown club.
Widdop, who emigrated Down Under aged 12, retired after leaving Castleford in October.
This story is from the January 16, 2024 edition of Daily Star.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the January 16, 2024 edition of Daily Star.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
DEPART AND PARCELL
But Aussie aims to sign off with one Final fling
AL OF A RISE
Pereira's a show-stopper
FACE OF KOS THE RIPPER
DNA and facial tech provide `closure'
'BROKEN' JUSTICE ON TRIAL
Backlog causes delays
MOLLY WAS FURY-OUS!
TV star accused Tommy
GYM AND TONIC
Gen Z swapping boozy nights out for working out
BOOK YER SUMMER HOL NOW
Rush to beat feared Budget tax sting
United Kinkdom
BRITS MAD FOR BIT OF HANKY SPANKY
SWAGATHA!
Court fight kicks off over Coleen's £1.8m legal bill
Greedy piggies
OBESITY TRIPLES AS WE IGNORE PORTION SIZES
