Second-rower Andrew Davey of the Parramatta Eels has declared his retirement from the NRL following many concussions and advice regarding brain damage from medical professionals.
Over the course of five seasons, the 31-year-old played in 44 NRL games for the Sea Eagles, Bulldogs, and Eels.
He had a contract with the Eels through the end of 2024, but he decided to retire after suffering multiple concerning concussions throughout the course of his career, several of which happened in the previous 12 months.
“This career has plenty for me to be proud of for a battler from Central Queensland who wasn’t supposed to play one NRL game,” Davey said in a statement.
Even while the story may not have had the happy ending I had hoped for, I actually lived my fairytale for five years.
The Roosters’ Jake Friend and Boyd Cordner are among the many NRL players who have had to retire after suffering head injuries. Davey’s most recent concussion happened during defending a kick return in the round 24 loss to the Broncos, and the star needed
assistance off the field. The Els’ general manager of football, Mark O’Neill, was all praise for the diligent forward, saying, “Andrew has always had a great work ethic, his desire and drive to make it in the NRL is admirable. He has set himsel
“I am deeply sorry to learn that medical professionals have advised Andrew Davey to take an early retirement,” Seeney wrote.
He had experienced multiple concussions during his career, including at least two this season.
I wish him all the best in retirement, with utmost consideration for his long-term health.
