Brenton Lawrence

[Leho]

Retired
Involved with them corporately and received this not long ago
Might of dodged a bullet

 

[Ned]

Sucks for BJ, it amazed me he came back from that disc replacement to start with though. He's one tough bloke that's for sure.

 

[tookey]

He no doubt realised that the Titans set up was years behind compared to manly's

 

[Jatz Crackers]

Sucks for BJ

He wont get a head by retiring.

Yes yes I know exit stage left.

 

[HappilyManly]

BJ is such a corporate asset, he probably landed a job that keeps him out of physical harm

 

[R3]

Reminds me of Richie Fa’aso and Ben Ross to name a couple.. brave comebacks from neck injuries. BJ is up there with those brave warriors that didn’t give up their dreams of ending their careers on their own terms. He was a whole hearted player for Manly and he showed loyalty and gratitude to the club during some vulnerable and turbulent years of his career and health. All the best to him in the future

 

[Disco]

Shame he has to retire and best of luck to him moving forward

A great servant to the the club

 

[manly al]

Whole hearted and committed player and he should be pleased with and given much credit for his contribution to the Sea Eagles and brave come back from injury . Such exceptional pace for a big man. Hope that all goes well for him post footy career .

 

[globaleagle]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...e/news-story/b74d06f10728cc47cae7841e30644dd7

BRENTON Lawrence will not get a chance to don the Titans jersey once again, after announcing his retirement from rugby league.

The forward was set to play for the Gold Coast next season — after debuting with the club in 2011 — but has decided to retire from the game because he can no longer handle the rigours of an NRL season.

“It’s with mixed emotions I make this decision,” Lawrence said in a statement.

“I would love to feel like a 20-year-old and have many more seasons ahead, (but) the reality is I’m not and I believe this is the best decision for the team, and for myself.”

Titans coach Garth Brennan and CEO Graham Annesley both praised Lawrence for putting the club first.

Annesley has indicated that they may now find an off-field role for Lawrence.

“We are currently talking to Brenton about how we can keep him involved with the Titans,” Annesley said.

 

[The Who]

I really enjoyed watching BJ play for Manly. He was a real trier. I hope he has a successful career in his new profession.
I'm sure he'd be more erudite in the media than guys like Lockyer and Joey Johns.

 

[ALinda]

Good luck to BJ! A genuine nice guy who bravely gave his all to Manly, as well as his charity work. Having had such an injury, he's probably made a wise decision

 

[anthonyb1965]

Whole hearted player and great ambassador for Manly.

Thanks for your service BJ, best of luck for the future!!

 

[Lord Eagleton]

Always loved the BJ. He played with fire and intensity when he had the Manly jersey on. He made many a great charging run like an outside back. A Manly legend in my eyes. All the best in the future Brenton

 

[Loobs]

Have to say, we are by far the best club when it comes to knowing someone’s used by date.

 

[Pommie Eagle]

Onya BJ - a great ambassador on and off the field for the club. We could do worse than give him a player welfare role at the Club, certainly appears to have the integrity and ethical standards that young kids coming through could learn from.

 

[wombatgc]

A mate of mine who is good friends with him said a month ago that his heart and body just were not up for another season.
I'm glad he bowed out a winner and on his terms,instead of running around for the reggies.

 

[Harvies elbow]

Farewell to a champion.
Proud to say BJ was a Sea Eagle.

 

[ricardo]

Great player and champion bloke. I’m happy I got to hi five him on his last day at Brookie... well done mate

 

[double hoops]

Bows out a Manly Legend in my eyes. When he signed I remember asking .who? But he matched it with the best props in the game when he was at his best. All the best with fatherhood BJ.

 

[Pittwater Legend]

Robbed of a deserved premiership ring in 2013. He was one of the most likable guys in the team.