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http://www.cowboys.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40887&tonga-released-for-2012
The [URL="http://www.cowboys.com.au/"]North Queensland Toyota Cowboys have today released centre Willie Tonga from the final year of his contract to pursue other opportunities with his rugby league career.
General Manager – Football Peter Parr said Tonga, who has been a valued member of the Cowboys’ squad for the past three seasons, would remain a key part of the club’s 2011 NRL campaign.
The Cowboys and Tonga have mutually agreed that it is best for him to seek a contract at another club from the end of this season.
Tonga said his decision to leave the Cowboys a year earlier than expected was not for football-related reasons, but rather for a change of lifestyle.
“I have nothing but good things to say about the Cowboys, my time with the club, the coaches I have worked with, the players I have played with and the staff here,” Tonga said.
“I’ve had a great time playing footy with the Cowboys and look forward to ending off this season on a high note.
“I have decided that I want to move away from Townsville and that’s the only reason why I’ve come to this decision.
“I’d like to thank the club for letting me chase other options and hope our members and supporters can understand why I’ve decided to leave.
“It’s been an honour to play for the Cowboys.”
Parr said the Cowboys fully respected Tonga’s decision and hoped another NRL club would soon sign the Test and Origin back.
“Willie has been a fine player for this club and we’ll be sad to see him go,” he said.
“We look forward to him finishing his time at the Cowboys in the best possible manner.”
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The [URL="http://www.cowboys.com.au/"]North Queensland Toyota Cowboys have today released centre Willie Tonga from the final year of his contract to pursue other opportunities with his rugby league career.
General Manager – Football Peter Parr said Tonga, who has been a valued member of the Cowboys’ squad for the past three seasons, would remain a key part of the club’s 2011 NRL campaign.
The Cowboys and Tonga have mutually agreed that it is best for him to seek a contract at another club from the end of this season.
Tonga said his decision to leave the Cowboys a year earlier than expected was not for football-related reasons, but rather for a change of lifestyle.
“I have nothing but good things to say about the Cowboys, my time with the club, the coaches I have worked with, the players I have played with and the staff here,” Tonga said.
“I’ve had a great time playing footy with the Cowboys and look forward to ending off this season on a high note.
“I have decided that I want to move away from Townsville and that’s the only reason why I’ve come to this decision.
“I’d like to thank the club for letting me chase other options and hope our members and supporters can understand why I’ve decided to leave.
“It’s been an honour to play for the Cowboys.”
Parr said the Cowboys fully respected Tonga’s decision and hoped another NRL club would soon sign the Test and Origin back.
“Willie has been a fine player for this club and we’ll be sad to see him go,” he said.
“We look forward to him finishing his time at the Cowboys in the best possible manner.”
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