After many concussions throughout his career, the Parramatta Eels star quits from the NRL at the young age of 31. “I lived my fairy-tale,” he says.

Parramatta Eels star retires from the NRL aged just 31 after suffering multiple concussions throughout his career: ‘I lived my fairy-tale’

 Andrew Davey forced into retirement due to concussions

 Eels star suffered several worrying knocks last season

 Says he retired after advice from medical experts

Parramatta Eels second-rower Andrew Davey has announced he has retired from the NRL after repeated concussions and advice from medical experts about head trauma.

The 31-year-old notched up 44 NRL games across five seasons with the Sea Eagles, Bulldogs and Eels.

He was contracted to the Eels until the end of 2024, but has made a decision to call it quits following a series of worrying concussions throughout his career – several of which have occurred in the last 12 months.

‘For a battler from Central Queensland who wasn’t supposed to play one game of NRL, this career has plenty for me to be proud of,’ Davey said in a statement.

‘It may not be the ending I would have liked, but truth is, I lived my fairytale for five years.