Tommy Makinson called time on his Super League career at the end of the 2026 season but he’s not done with the sport having signed a deal down under. Makinson, 35, has not penned an NRL deal, nor even a…
Coffs Harbour Comets recruitment chief Billy Griffiths has detailed how the Australian local club secured the signing of Super League legend Tommy Makinson. The 35-year-old former St Helens winger retired from Super League at the end of the 2026 season and signed a two-year deal to serve as a player-coach in Australia's Group 2 competition.
Griffiths explained that Makinson prioritized relocating his family to a scenic area rather than securing a lucrative contract. The Comets stood out from hundreds of competing pitches by creating a promotional pamphlet highlighting the local town and community life, where Makinson will also participate in grassroots club fundraising.
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