OFFICIAL Alex Glenn announces retirement

Broncos Captain Alex Glenn Announces Retirement

Brisbane Broncos Captain Alex Glenn has announced his retirement from rugby league at the end of the 2021 season.

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Brisbane Broncos Captain Alex Glenn has announced his retirement from rugby league at the end of the 2021 season. Glenn has played all his 282 NRL Games for the Broncos over a 13-season career, making him the club’s fourth-most capped player of all time.

Since debuting in 2009, his career as a backrower and centre has netted 59 tries and 17 Finals appearances across NRL and international competition.

The 33-year-old, who told Broncos players and staff of his decision this morning, has been Club Captain for the past two years, having also led the Broncos NYC team to a Grand Final in 2008.

He is a five-time winner of the Club’s Kevin Walters Award for Most Consistent Player, the most of any player in Broncos history. Glenn also played 14 internationals – 12 for New Zealand and two for the Cook Islands, one of those as Captain.

Glenn said:

“It was always a dream come true to play for the Broncos, but to finish my career as a one-club player here is beyond anything I could have imagined. There have been plenty of highs and lows but I have never taken for granted how special it is to be able to pull on the Broncos jersey. The Broncos are a family and I feel like I have grown up here and I appreciate every player, coach and staff member that has helped me along that journey."

“My own beautiful family – Jemma and the kids Miller, Gisele and Oakley – are an inspiration to me and make me want to be a better man and father every day. Then there are the members and fans – they are the best in the game and there is no better feeling than playing in front of them at Suncorp Stadium. The Broncos have a bright future ahead, you can see that by the way we have turned things around this year, and I can’t wait to see this team grow and succeed in the years ahead.”

Broncos Coach Kevin Walters said:

“Lex has played at a very high standard for a long time and led by example on and off the field. To be so consistent week-in, week-out since making his debut in 2009 is an incredible effort. He’s a true clubman and will always be remembered for his pride and passion in the Broncos jersey.”

Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy paid tribute to Glenn’s longevity and leadership:

“It’s fitting that Alex will finish his career as a one-club player with the Broncos. He is a great team person and his consistent hard work over the past 13 years have not only allowed him to stay at the top but also served as a fantastic example to young players coming through. Alex is loved across the entire club and has always been a favourite of our members and fans – I’m sure we’re all looking forward to giving him the send off that he deserves in coming weeks.”

Broncos members and fans packed out an Alex Glenn Testimonial Match against the Cowboys in the pre-season to honour their hero – and there will be another opportunity to pay him tribute at Brisbane’s final home game of the year at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, September 4, at 3pm.

 

[broncsgoat]

 

[Super Freak]

Now he can focus more on becoming a social media sensation.

Bye Felicia.

 

[Morkel]

Now he can focus more on becoming a social media sensation.

Bye Felicia.

Eeek.

How long until he realises that 99% of his followers only give a shit because he's a current player.

 

[Mr Fourex]

At his best he was a gun,

A gun?

 

[BooKhaki]

A gun?

Early days when he earned a spot in the Kiwis side, he was a gun. Unfortunately that form only lasted 1-2 seasons.

 

[Nightwatchman]

Courier Mail reporting the Broncos have got a 'headache' deciding who to appoint as captain next season.

I thought I read the Broncos offered Adam Reynolds the captaincy as part of their pitch. It's really not much of a 'headache', appointing Reynolds as captain is the obvious choice. And groom a successor when Reynolds calls it quits. Non - story of the year.......

Good luck to Alex Glenn on the next phase of his life. Thanks for the memories.

 

[Allo]

Now he can focus more on becoming a social media sensation.

Bye Felicia.

I can’t wait for the inevitable podcast

 

[Kimlo]

Courier Mail reporting the Broncos have got a 'headache' deciding who to appoint as captain next season.

I thought I read the Broncos offered Adam Reynolds the captaincy as part of their pitch. It's really not much of a 'headache', appointing Reynolds as captain is the obvious choice. And groom a successor when Reynolds calls it quits. Non - story of the year.......

Good luck to Alex Glenn on the next phase of his life. Thanks for the memories.

Much more filler stories to write if you pretend it's a difficult choice, you can drag out a new story every week of pre season until it's announced.

 

[Super Freak]

Much more filler stories to write if you pretend it's a difficult choice, you can drag out a new story every week of pre season until it's announced.

Yep. You can keep producing "New shock contender in race for captaincy" stories when in reality those "shock contenders" aren't even being considered.

 

[bert_lifts]

Good riddance. Huge contributer to the current "loser" culture at the club. Far too happy to coast by and accept medicority over the past few years. Honestly can't wait till next year. Almost all of the cancer is gone. Both on and off the field.

 

[I bleed Maroon]

For my part Glenn is only 1 or 2 rungs above Boyd in terms of my opinion of him. Sure he seems like a great family man and has never put his nose out of joint in terms of off field drama, but he has never, ever been in the frame as one of the clubs greats. Being the 4th most capped player for the Broncos conceals the reality of a player that has never been better than above average in terms of on field ability, and even then he rarely managed to get to those heights. He's got nothing on Carroll, he's got nothing on Tallis, he's got nothing on Miles, he's got nothing on Thorn, he's got nothing on Thaiday, he's got nothing on Gillett, shit I would even rate Dane Carlaw above him in terms of the Broncos best second rowers.

I am of course grateful for the service he has provided to the club, but if I had my way he would have been out the door 3 years ago, and the fact that he bore the captaincy for 2 seasons is frankly embarrassing, but that is all water under the bridge now. Good luck in your future endeavors Alex.

 

[broncsgoat]

Eeek.

How long until he realises that 99% of his followers only give a shit because he's a current player.

He also streams COD on twitch.

no idea how many supporters he’s got tho or if he’s any good

 

[Jedhead]

Lexi had some great games for the Broncos. Sadly they were so long ago I'm finding it almost impossible to recall exactly which ones. He was a favourite of mine back in the day. Considering his chronic back issues from when he started out I am chuffed he made it this far. He has hung around a year or three too long though. I consider his appointment as captain a real Bradbury case and would like to think he hung around to lend some experience because that clown Pies burnt all our cruise ships and left us with 1 or 2 foot-peddling pond boats.

 

[Sproj]

It’s official now.

 

[Renegade]

He also streams COD on twitch.

no idea how many supporters he’s got tho or if he’s any good

I'll dust him in shoot the ship.

 

[theshed]

On ya, Lexi.

 

[winslow_wong]

Fare thee well.

 

[HarryAllan7]

There was a period there in 2018/2019 where it really looked like he was going to have a Corey Parker-esque powerful finish to his career and develop that extra level. Then injuries, and Seibold and it went downhill VERY quickly.
Right decision to call it now, he's been a loyal and passionate player and we should all be thankful for his service.