Tuesday 15 September 2015 18:04, UK
Injury-hit Simon Grix says he intends to play on despite being released by Warrington Wolves.
Grix, whose older brother Scott plays for Huddersfield, missed the whole of the 2015 season with a broken ankle, and the 29-year-old back rower will now be released at the end of the year, though the club have kept him on as part of the performance team.
Grix, who joined Wildcats on loan in July, says his recovery from injury is getting closer and he has no thoughts of hanging up his boots just yet.
"I'm really sad to be leaving the Wolves' playing squad after what has been a fantastic 10 years," said Grix.
"Unfortunately my injury situation has cut my time at Warrington short but I now look forward to another challenge and move on knowing no stone has been unturned in my recovery which is getting closer.
"I intend to play on and will consider my options in due course.
"I will still be part of the club as part of the performance team and will celebrate my testimonial with the club next year. I'm made up the RFL have granted me this."
Grix, who has made 179 appearances since joining Warrington from Halifax in 2006, missed out on the Wolves' three Challenge Cup final appearances at Wembley, but played in back-to-back Grand Finals at Old Trafford in 2012 and 2013.
I feel for Simon. It's been a frustrating 12 months for him.
"I feel for Simon," said Warrington head coach Tony Smith. "It's been a frustrating 12 months for him.
"It's unfortunate that his current playing situation has come to an end with Warrington but he has given it his all both on the field and off the field.
"He's been a thorough professional through the whole time that I have coached him. It has been a great honour to coach someone of his calibre - as a player and a person. I look forward to working with him in a different capacity with his wholehearted commitment to the Wolves.
"He'll go on to have a fulfilled career in coaching or conditioning as his future unfolds. I also wish him well for his recovery from injury and hope he can fulfil his desire to continue to play."
