LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The Warriors from across the ditch are spreading the word that Mitchell Barnett, the NSW rookie, was on the brink of hanging up his boots last year due to a nagging neck injury.
The tough forward went under the knife in 2020 to fix a dodgy disc, but the problem reared its head again early last season, leaving Barnett contemplating saying adios to the game.
With a growing brood at home, Barnett knew he had to think about more than just his own dreams when deciding his future in footy.
After some soul-searching, the hardman decided to give his league career one more shot, and he hasn't regretted it since.
Good on ya, Barnett!