Matt Lodge

2022 - 5 - 20

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Matt Lodge departs New Zealand Warriors after being granted ... (Sporting News AU)

Front-rower Matt Lodge will depart the Warriors immediately after being granted a release from his playing contract.

“I respect the club and especially the boys a lot and hopefully I showed that by the way I trained and played physical and gave my all every game.” “Therefore we decided that the best thing for the club was for us to mutually part ways so they have some clarity. “Matt told us a while ago that for professional and personal reasons he couldn’t commit to a long-term future in New Zealand when we return home for next season,” Warriors CEO Cameron George said in a statement.

Mystery over star's next move after sudden exit (Wide World of Sports)

In a blow to the club, Lodge has been given the green light to go despite being under contract until the end of the season, with a player option in his favour ...

"We're grateful to Matt for the contribution he has made since joining us last year and wish him and his family all the best for the future." "We decided that the best thing for the club was for us to mutually part ways so they have some clarity," Lodge said. In a blow to the club, Lodge has been given the green light to go despite being under contract until the end of the season, with a player option in his favour for the following year.

New Zealand Warriors grant Matt Lodge immediate NRL release ... (7NEWS.com.au)

A respected rugby league voice has argued fans have every right to be disappointed by the news.

Just used them as a transit lounge in his career. “We’re grateful to Matt for the contribution he has made since joining us last year and wish him and his family all the best for the future.” His brief spell on the road with the Warriors ends a rollercoaster 12 months for the 26-year-old, who was engulfed in drama at the end of last season.

BREAKING: Matt Lodge granted immediate Warriors release (Zero Tackle)

New Zealand Warriors front rower Matt Lodge has officially been granted an immediate release from the remainder of his playing contract with the club.

Lodge has previously played for the Wests Tigers and Brisbane Broncos on his way to 91 NRL appearances. The statement confirmed Lodge has played his last game for the club, having originally joined on an immediate swap from the Brisbane Broncos in July of last year. In a surprise announcement on Friday morning, the club revealed the prop has played his final game for the club.

Warriors eye Origin star after shock exit (NEWS.com.au)

The Warriors have moved swiftly to replace Matt Lodge after the former Broncos star's shock decision to quit on the spot.

The Warriors have moved swiftly to replace Matt Lodge after the former Broncos star’s shock decision to quit on the spot. The Warriors has moved quickly to chase a Queensland star after forward Matt Lodge’s shock decision to quit on the spot on Friday. Warriors eye Origin star after Matt Lodge quits on the spot

Lodge's immediate release continues Warriors rapid roster overhaul (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Warriors star Matt Lodge has played his last game for the Kiwi club as half Chanel Harris-Tavita also prepares to take his services elsewhere.

It is unclear whether he has an immediate rival team to link with. “I respect the club and especially the boys a lot and hopefully I showed that by the way I trained and played physical and gave my all every game.” Lodge’s preference to remain in Australia when the Warriors make a permanent return to New Zealand next season has been known for some time, but he had been expected to see out this year with the club.