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Daily Mail
29 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Why footy star Shaun Lane will thrive in retirement - and how a close friend's devastating injury left the backrower on edge EVERY NRL game
Parramatta Eels star Shaun Lane is cut from a different cloth, with the backrower adamant being a NRL player across a decade never defined him as a person. The backrower, 30, announced his retirement from the sport this week - and he will relish the opportunity to mentor the next generation of players in blue and gold in a newly created role at the club. Under contract until the end of 2026, Lane could have kept going - and be paid the kind of money most footy fans can only dream about. But ultimately Lane knew his passion for footy had waned, so it was time to hang up his boots and embrace the next phase of his life. 'Playing NRL was a chore at times, so it is definitely the right decision,' he told the Daily Mail. 'I was invested as an athlete, I don't have any regrets, but footy was never a religion for me. And I know for some guys it really is. The backrower, 30, announced his retirement from the sport this week - and he is relishing the opportunity to help mentor the next generation of players in blue and gold 'In saying that, I'm looking forward to giving back, and I'm thankful Parra have given me the opportunity to do so in the mental skills and athlete wellness space for the girls (NRLW) and pathways squads.' Lane - who has a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology -will juggle his Eels commitments with fulltime work at Pro Era Performance. 'I will be working with my brother Brett, and as a firm we are placing focus on an integrated, scientific approach with athletes,' he said. 'Psychological and physical wellbeing is a space I'm passionate about. 'I've been setting myself (off-field) for a while now, I'm looking forward to it. 'Life will be busy, but it will be nice to be in a situation where if I think I should go for a run....I won't actually have to.' After chalking up 186 games in first grade across four clubs - the Bulldogs, Warriors, Sea Eagles and Eels - Lane has never forgotten what happened to close mate Kurt Drysdale in 2015. The promising hooker was playing for Cabramatta when he was left paralysed following a tackle. His life changed in an instant and he is likely to spend his remaining days confined to a wheelchair. 'These days Kurt is on the Gold Coast and we keep in touch,' Lane said. 'I often used to think before and during (NRL matches) what happened to Kurt could easily be me, it is pure luck in a contact sport. 'I certainly won't miss those intrusive thoughts on the field.' Additionally, Lane's dad has battled depression his whole life, which is why the second-rower - who played in the 2022 Grand Final - feels privileged to now be in a position to help shape the lives of future Eels stars. Parramatta general manager of football Mark O'Neill has no doubt Lane will be an invaluable asset for emerging players. 'Shaun has been a wonderful ambassador. He carries himself with humility, integrity and professionalism, and he's been an exceptional role model for younger players,' he said. 'We are proud to see him step into this important new role, where his leadership and passion for player welfare will continue to make a difference.'
Glasgow Times
37 minutes ago
- Glasgow Times
Dane Murray celebrates contract with goal as Celtic ease past Falkirk
The 22-year-old defender headed home Celtic's third goal of the second-round clash at Parkhead. Murray, who has already overcome two separate cruciate ligament injuries in his career, earlier signed a new deal that keeps him at the club until 2028. Daizen Maeda and Alistair Johnston were also on target and Falkirk defender Liam Henderson put through his own net before Keelan Adams scored an impressive consolation goal for the Premiership newcomers. Centre-back Murray was one of six players coming into the Celtic line-up alongside goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo, Auston Trusty, Arne Engels and Johnny Kenny. The Hoops beat then Championship side Falkirk 5-2 on their way to winning last season's tournament and this was another open encounter with both sides creating chances in the first half. Kenny volleyed wide early on after James Forrest's lay-off and former Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain saved long-range strikes from Callum McGregor and Kieran Tierney before scrambling to meet Henderson's wayward passback, which just went wide. Ross MacIver dragged a shot wide at the other end after a loose pass from Murray. The breakthrough came in the 26th minute after McGregor returned the ball into the box following a corner. Tierney ran on to meet the cross and nodded the ball down for Maeda to score with a diving header. There were further chances at each end before the break. Sinisalo saved brilliantly from Calvin Miller's 25-yard strike before denying Alfredo Agyeman and MacIver. Engels and Forrest missed close-range headers at the other end. Celtic were more dominant after the break and doubled their lead in the 54th minute after Falkirk lost possession from a throw-in. Johnston chased down Miller as the former Celtic player headed back towards his own goal and the right-back won the ball before curling into the far corner with his left foot. Murray got his big moment in the 61st minute when he headed home from an inswinging corner from Engels. Celtic went further ahead three minutes later as Yang Hyun-jun made an instant impact after coming on with home debutant Shin Yamada. The South Korean winger ran past two opponents after Celtic won the ball back deep in the Bairns half, and his low ball across the goalmouth was turned into his own net by Henderson. The noisy visiting fans got a chance to celebrate three minutes later when right-back Adams arrowed a shot into the top corner from 20 yards. That ended the flurry of goals as Celtic safely navigated their way into Saturday evening's quarter-final draw and avoided any injuries ahead of their Champions League play-off first leg against Kairat Almaty on Wednesday.
South Wales Guardian
4 hours ago
- South Wales Guardian
Dane Murray celebrates contract with goal as Celtic ease past Falkirk
The 22-year-old defender headed home Celtic's third goal of the second-round clash at Parkhead. Murray, who has already overcome two separate cruciate ligament injuries in his career, earlier signed a new deal that keeps him at the club until 2028. Daizen Maeda and Alistair Johnston were also on target and Falkirk defender Liam Henderson put through his own net before Keelan Adams scored an impressive consolation goal for the Premiership newcomers. Centre-back Murray was one of six players coming into the Celtic line-up alongside goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo, Auston Trusty, Arne Engels and Johnny Kenny. The Hoops beat then Championship side Falkirk 5-2 on their way to winning last season's tournament and this was another open encounter with both sides creating chances in the first half. Kenny volleyed wide early on after James Forrest's lay-off and former Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain saved long-range strikes from Callum McGregor and Kieran Tierney before scrambling to meet Henderson's wayward passback, which just went wide. Ross MacIver dragged a shot wide at the other end after a loose pass from Murray. The breakthrough came in the 26th minute after McGregor returned the ball into the box following a corner. Tierney ran on to meet the cross and nodded the ball down for Maeda to score with a diving header. There were further chances at each end before the break. Sinisalo saved brilliantly from Calvin Miller's 25-yard strike before denying Alfredo Agyeman and MacIver. Engels and Forrest missed close-range headers at the other end. Celtic were more dominant after the break and doubled their lead in the 54th minute after Falkirk lost possession from a throw-in. Johnston chased down Miller as the former Celtic player headed back towards his own goal and the right-back won the ball before curling into the far corner with his left foot. Murray got his big moment in the 61st minute when he headed home from an inswinging corner from Engels. Celtic went further ahead three minutes later as Yang Hyun-jun made an instant impact after coming on with home debutant Shin Yamada. The South Korean winger ran past two opponents after Celtic won the ball back deep in the Bairns half, and his low ball across the goalmouth was turned into his own net by Henderson. The noisy visiting fans got a chance to celebrate three minutes later when right-back Adams arrowed a shot into the top corner from 20 yards. That ended the flurry of goals as Celtic safely navigated their way into Saturday evening's quarter-final draw and avoided any injuries ahead of their Champions League play-off first leg against Kairat Almaty on Wednesday.
