Jun 11th, 2018

Jun 11th, 2018

PETER Wallace has rocked the Penrith club by retiring - effective immediately.

The Panthers captain and one of the game’s great role models, Wallace sent a text message to all his team-mates yesterday to tell them the news.

He was considering addressing the group in person, but knew he would break down while making the emotional announcement, so sent the text to get his message across.

The 32-year-old has been battling chronic knee injuries for years but has still be playing great football for the Panthers.

The struggle to train and get on the field every week has finally taken its toll and Wallace has decided to hang up the boots to take up a coaching role within the club.

He will, however, continue training in a limited capacity in case he is needed as an emergency player later in the season.

A Panthers junior, Wallace began his NRL career at the club in 2005 before moving to Brisbane, where he played six seasons, before returning ‘home’ in 2014.

His distinguished career includes four State of Origin games for NSW and four Tests for Scotland.