rlhttps://www.code13rugbyleague.com/2011/03/28/lockyer-announces-retirement-plan/rl

Darren Lockyer has announced his retirement. He specifically says, 'I have had a wonderful career as a rugby league player, but I just feel it is time to move on to the next stage of my life' so maybe hes going into coaching? Clearly isn't coming to us as a player...

Nevermind, least you've got a solid team to compete in Super Duper League with...

Why is this Lockyer to Widnes rumour so intense anyway? At least the Kimmorley one had a bit of scope!

oh you know how it is; one person says it everyone wants to believe it.

And lets be honest, hardly half the current team will follow us into Super League; the same goes for Fax and Barrow if they get in.

Retirement - Super league what's the difference?

haha i wish

I notice Vkingman is yet to comment, is that ebcause he's desperately trying to change his avatar

let it go my friend. there will be much worse before, during and after thursday.

Every time somebody has mentioned your fantastic yoof!

Nobody has mentioned Lockyer is signing, were just having a laugh.

he is retiring to a nice big house in upton rocks

False. Entirely false. Nobody on here has said anything of the sort. Equating a good youth system with a top tier SL club is madness, players need time to break in and experience around them to learn from. The most successful sides of the modern era have been a good mix of youth and experience.

Yes, we have haven't we? Thanks for the recognition. Hopefully this good mix will start to put some wins together and win the title again this year

Absolutely gutted - Lockyer's been my fave player since he caught a downfield kick one handed in the '97 World Club Championships when Brisbane spanked Saints.