Brett Hodgson has signed for swinton Wolves.

From what I hear, hes pretty gutted because he isnt playing tomorrow, in favour of Ratch. Hes been great for us, but I think this is the right call.

Assistant to Tony Rea next year iv heard. He wont be playing for anyone else......

Thanks for everything hodgo!!

I thought he was hanging up his boots the smash he got against widnes, was one too many for him.

Meant to have really shaken him up. Great player been a joy to watch. Wish him all the best

d'oh, hadn't occurred to me that wire's hodgson announcement allows giants fans to salute him too. class act by wire for a class act.

None of these guys were in our starting line up for the first play-off, and are unlikely to be tonight. I don't think the impact of these guys leaving is as great as some are making out. Some good servants of the Wire though, Brett and Moz especially having helped us kicked on. Interesting to see what our 'other options' are that we've let Brett go in order to persue.

Ratchford
Riley
Bridge/Evans
Atkins
Monaghan
Briers
Myler
Hill
Higham
Wood
Waterhouse
Westwood
Harrison/Grix

Currie
Monaghan
Asotasi
Grix/Harrison

Bridge/Evans
Bridge D
Riley G
Laithwaite
Penny

Evolution, not revolution....still top 3 next year for us. In for all the trophies.

What a fantastic signing he has been. Loads of creativity, amazing goal kicker, sublime positioning and with the courage/toughness of 10 men.

I've never seen someone get smashed so much and just get up and play on.

And we saw the Hodgson when his best days were behind him. Imagine what a player he would have been in his prime.

I also think he will have spent quite a bit of his time passing on his knowledge and skills to other players. I bet Ratchford has spent a good period of time learning how to play the FB role off Hodgson.

I Ithink Hodgson is one of those rare players that commands the respect and the admiration every player and fan of every club in the land.... and i think as a rugby player, that's probably as good as it gets.

Luckily for Ratchford (and Riley who shadowed Hodgson at fullback for a bit) he's learned the art of the position from one of the best out there; one of a few who do it properly ....... stand back, read what's in front of you, and organise the players ahead so 90% of danger is snuffed out at the line or the potential of an attack is maximised BEFORE you join in.

Having watched Hodgson laughing at Ratch's missed kicks in training, I know he hasn't passed on that art just yet

Unfortunately for many young fullbacks they have been told by the media that ST is a model fullback ..... dancing around looking for any chance to join in and grab the glory, whilst leaving ruddy great gaps in your own defence.

I can only wish Hodgson all the best for whatever his next venture is, but I'm presuming it'll be as a coach somewhere.

Hang on, this cant be right... internet know it alls have been telling us for years that this side will face a major overhaul, which will result in us being out of the running for major trophies...

this contrary evidence would suggest that the club and TS know what they are doing !!

Surely the people off the internet must be right.

Great player, in 2011 was an absolute pleasure to watch him and M. Monaghan completely dissolve the leagues defences with ease. Oozes class, not just as a player but a person too.

Best of luck for the future, and no doubt would be welcomed back with a coaches cap on further down the track.

Story's not over yet though, hopefully ending with a winners ring.

I must be in the minority but i'm quite happy to see most of the players that are being released at the end of the season go. It's the right time to let Hodgson and Morley go, Tyke and certainly williams aren't good enough, Cooper i'm indifferent about but i'd have kept Carvell and would have prefered for Clarke come in for Monaghan for next season. Briers needs replacing very soon.

I'm disappointed to see him go and, despite the rumours of it, rather surprised too. When he signed that last contract I thought that because of its length he might be looked at as a coach-in-waiting for us, I could imagine he'd be good. But best of luck to him, I've always liked the way he conducts himself and plays and he's one of those guys in the sport who sets a great example - if your son became a player and turned out like him you'd be very proud indeed. Good luck and thank you Brett.

Asa for the other leavers, best of luck to them all but the only one which really gnaws at me is Carvell, can't understand it

Gutted to see them all go - I just hope that this team now go and finish what they started together!

Good luck to him, one of the bravest, most skilful and intelligent players around he often stood head and shoulders above everyone else on the field. Nice guy as well.

I know that this is off topic but is whlist this other players name has been brough up in this topic.

Is there anyone else of the same mind as me that, given all that is going on at Bradford, they will only definitely believe that Carvell will sign for them if he gives a " thanks for the memories " speech at the end of the game tonight ( assuming of course that we have won and Moz, Hodgson et al are given the mic )

I am still waiting for the announcement that his Bradford contract has fallen through and he is signing up with us for another year.