Kurt Gidley will retire at the end of the season, Warrington Wolves confirm

Kurt Gidley will call time on his career at the end of the season

Warrington Wolves have confirmed half-back Kurt Gidley will retire at the end of the current season.

The 35-year-old joined Warrington ahead of the 2016 season, having been a one-club player at Newcastle Knights in the NRL since 2001.

Gidley went on to make 48 appearances - including one at both Wembley and Old Trafford - crossing for 13 tries and kicking 111 goals, totalling 274 points.

"I had played all my career at Newcastle but always had the desire to come over to Super League," he said.

"I'm really grateful that I got the opportunity to play here at the back end of my career and experience playing in Super League for a great club.

Gidley joined Warrington at the end of the 2016 season

I always had two years in my own head; signing a one-year deal and then extending for another year. I knew deep down that two years was probably the right amount of time although I was open to playing more.

"Coming into this season this decision has to do with not wanting to push myself too far and wanting to finish on my own terms.

"I've never been motivated by money to play an extra year and I'm content with what I've done in my career."