Joe did miss a few games last year when injury was not mentioned at the time I thought wonder if there is something not quite right. Hope He can be kept on with the club in some shape or other. Very good communicator and likeable Guy.

Excellent replacement for McDermott then, a complete parallel, exactly what we need

A good honest player and too young to retire. Hope he helps out London RL in some form or other.

I do wonder about the finances at Quins; Joe Mbu would not be in my starting 13, but he is a Londoner, could cover both back-row and front-row positions, was experienced, always put 100% in.

Can't say we haven't seen it before, with Mac chopping him before, before welcoming him back with open arms after his stint up in Doncaster.

I do fear that there is very little cash flying about the club, except the cash from Sky television. Joe Mbu was worthy of a place in the squad next year, and it is money (or lack therefore of) that has forced him out.

Sad news indeed.
We didn't see him at his best this season due to his injury, and we will miss his work rate on the field next season.
Good luck Joe in whatever you decide to do, lets hope we see you again at Quins in another capacity?

Very Sad news indeed.
Maybe Ady can get him sorted out with one of the development roles on offer at the RFL in London? He needs to be retained by the game as an example of what hard work and commitment can achieve.....

I completely agree that it is a sad to see Joe retire at such a young age and more so being a Londoner, but can't we accept for the time being for the respect of Joe and his Family, that is was his own decision?

Yes, I bet Joe is in tears at some people suggesting that this isn't all his own doing. Apologies to his family who will clearly be distressed by this assertions.

What would that be? That you put in a ton of hard work, give reliable performances every time you play, show committment and endeavour to the club and fans, and then get replaced by an Australian on twice the money but with less skill and even less committment?

A bit over the top IMO. Both those players have far more skill than Joe has.

Let's hope that the 2 aussies replicate what a lot of Aussies have done in SL - been absolute sh111te for the first season and then been the players they should be after that. Remember Pat Richards getting panned by Pie fans in his first season, Clint Newton being pretty average at HKR in his first year, Matt King - nuff said.

Back on topic - all the best Joe and thanks for all you did, do I remember a game at Brentford when he played on with a bust arm.

All the Best Big Joe

Good luck Joe...Hope we all get to thank you in person at the Stoop next year....You deserve a full round of