![]() My wife Bianka has sacrificed a lot for my career. "However I'm also look forward to more family time with my second child on the way. Although now is great time to reflect, there are still plenty of memories to be made this season yet. There are so many fond memories from that day and the season as a whole. "The 2010 grand final win was the highlight for me and my family. To be recognised for so many different reasons that are celebrated at the Dragons, they all still sit on my mantelpiece very nicely," Nightingale said. "There have been so many great seasons personally. ![]() Nightingale also won the Mark Coyne Trophy for career development in 2014, which has been reflected in his establishment of the Elite Athlete Business School. Jason Nightingale leads the boys out for his 250th game with daughter Chloe earlier this season. Winning the prestigious Dragons Medal for player of the year in 2011, Nightingale also won the Immortals Trophy (2011), the Geoff Selby Memorial Trophy (2010, 2016), the Community Involvement Award (2012) and the Red V Members Player of the Year (2011, 2013). Nightingale has remarkably won every single accolade awarded at the Dragons' end-of-year presentation. From Renown United through to the junior reps to now, through the highs and lows and great successes I've had, I'm just so thankful for this incredible journey. "There are so many people to thank for what's been a special journey. I am extremely grateful for everything that the Dragons and the game has done for myself, and what I've been able to achieve," Nightingale said. "It's a very proud and solemn day for me to be announcing the end of the career. Scoring a try in the 28-16 win, the 31-year-old has since added a further 109 tries to his NRL career tally equal-sixth most tries in the history of the Dragons, Steelers and St George Illawarra. The man affectionately known as 'Gypsy' made his NRL debut in Roagainst the Penrith Panthers at Jubilee Oval, Kogarah. Nightingale was just 15 years old when he first donned the Dragons jumper, playing in the Harold Matthews and SG Ball competitions in 2002-04. ![]() Nightingale's longevity at the Dragons and in the NRL will also see him challenge for equal billing as the most-capped Dragon, Steeler or St George Illawarra player ever in the coming weeks, alongside fellow club legend Ben Hornby (273 games). Gypsy celebrating a try during the Dragons' 2010 grand final victory over the Sydney Roosters He is also the last remaining player from the Dragons' 2010 grand final victory over the Sydney Roosters – where he scored two second half tries. The local Renown United junior's illustrious career has spanned 12 seasons, and has included 265 NRL games to date, 33 Tests for New Zealand, the 2012 NRL All Stars as well as the Dragons' 2011 World Club Challenge win. Titans’ fullback Jahrome Hughes made a big chance for himself when he chip kicked through but was denied by the cunning of Drew as he read the play and dived on the ball.St George Illawarra winger Jason Nightingale has advised the club he'll retire at the completion of the Dragons' 2018 NRL Telstra Premiership campaign. In the 33 rd minute of the game he showed great strength to stay in the field of play after three Titans defenders gang tackled him. With the game just in the Broncos favour, Drew broke through the Titans’ line and sprinted away before he passed inside for supporting fullback Kodi Nikorima to run away for the try which ultimately sealed the game.ĭrew had already produced a solid start to the game on Friday, making no mistakes with or without the ball. This season for the Broncos under 20s it has been left centre where he has done most of his damage, including a brilliant solo try against Parramatta in round five.Ī number of times this season the Nanango Stags junior has used his size and a quick change of pace to great effect, none more important than one run in last Friday night’s clash against the Titans. Possessing a 95kg and 193cm frame he is powerfully built but does not lack any speed as seen on Friday night. Like most of the Broncos outside backs he is very versatile, capable of playing fullback, centre or wing. It was his only appearance for the top side but no doubt there will be more to come.ĭrew also travelled to Auckland with the boys for the pre-season Nines tournament, where he had a hand in helping the Broncos finish in second place. That day the Broncos were able to hold off a fast-finishing Dragons side with Drew holding his own against strong competition from test wingers Brett Morris and Jason Nightingale.
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