LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Bulldogs utility hangs up the boots
In a move that has left the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs feeling a bit like a team missing its star player, General Manager of Football Phil Gould has confirmed that one of the team's utility players has decided to hang up the boots on his rugby league career.
Joining the Bulldogs from the Wests Tigers at the beginning of the 2022 season, Gould took to social media to reveal that Reece Hoffman retired from rugby league a couple of months ago after his last dance in a NSW Cup match in Round 14.
Hoffman, known for his agility and versatility on the field, leaves the game with one memorable NRL appearance for the Wests Tigers in 2020 where he showed his skills by crossing the line for a try.
Though his time in the spotlight was brief, with just that one first-grade appearance to his name, Hoffman made his mark with 61 games and 18 tries in the reserve grade competition for the Bulldogs and the Western Suburbs Magpies, the feeder team of the Wests Tigers.
As Hoffman closes this chapter of his rugby league journey, fans and teammates alike reflect on his contributions to the game, his perseverance in the face of adversity, and his unwavering commitment to the sport.
The Bulldogs, now missing a key player in their lineup, will need to regroup and find a way forward without one of their trusted utility players.