LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The end of an era has arrived for one of the New Zealand Warriors' star players, halfback Shaun Johnson, as he has announced he will be hanging up his boots at the conclusion of this NRL season.
After a remarkable 14-season career, Johnson, who will be celebrating his 34th birthday next month, shared the news with his teammates today before making the public announcement later in the evening.
Throughout his time on the field, Johnson has faced his fair share of challenges, including a nagging Achilles injury that has plagued him this season.
Despite this setback, he made a triumphant return from a six-week break to play in his 265th career game, with an impressive 221 of those appearances being with the Warriors.
Unfortunately, his efforts were not enough to secure a win in Friday night's match against the Eels, which ended in a 20-30 defeat.
As Johnson prepares to bid farewell to his illustrious rugby league career, fans will undoubtedly reflect on the countless moments of brilliance he has brought to the game.
His retirement marks the closing of a chapter in NRL history, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for years to come.
Cheers to Shaun Johnson, a true legend of the game.