"I hope we get to play against each other, but at the same time I am just glad he is up there giving back to the community as well."


Inglis has played 263 times during the NRL for the Storm and Rabbitohs and has recorded 39 test games with Australia along with 32 Origin appearances.


Even though he already has a stellar list of accomplishments, the 35-year old wants to carry on the family tradition by finishing his football career with Macksville.


"Just going back home and playing footy, you know that is my local town, it has been 20 years since I last played for them and I said I wanted to go back there and finish off my rugby league career entirely," Inglis declared.


If asked about an important decision to make the return to the field following his retirement of the NRL in the year 2019. Inglis declared that rugby league was part of his DNA'.


"No, not at all, it is a part of my DNA, it is what makes me and I am already considering going around and playing again next year but I don't think that will happen after my 40 minutes, took a week for my body to get right again," Inglis told the media. "To be honest, it's simply helping the local community that I was raised in... it's an excellent competition to win in the group 2 contest.


"I wanted to return to end my career in rugby league like my father did as did my grandfather and uncles. I wanted to go to my home.


The legend of rugby league Greg Inglis can still hardly believe that his name is being referred to in the same phrase with Arthur Beetson. Now that it's, Inglis wants to use the power of his name to be a positive force in change.


The 35-year-old is still awestruck when he considers his long and successful career and the amount has been accomplished in his game.


It is believed that the Macksville export has taken home three grand finals and also Souths record-breaking drought in 2014, when he famously cheered on a long-distance attempt during the final by displaying his signature goanna celebration.


Beetson, Johnathan Thurston and Steve Renouf are three of the most renowned Indigenous players in the sport of rugby ever - according to Inglis.


"Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be playing in the NRL, let alone being named alongside those guys, or my name even being mentioned in the same sentence as those guys," Inglis stated to foxsports.com.au. "Sometimes I have to take a moment to reflect and see the things I've accomplished in my game.


"These guys are simply remarkable athletes as well as amazing people all around and the legendary Arthur Beetson, what he did all those years ago and his standing his game earned him and then it's time to switch to the pearl Steve Renouf, he is an iconic figure in Brisbane.


"JT Well, everywhere you go, Johnathan Thurston's name. Everyone knows him, not only in Australia but also across France, the UK as well. France and in other nations too. "To actually be mentioned in the same sentence as those guys, it is very humbling, it is a humbling experience."


Inglis created The Goanna Academy in 2019 following his own struggle with health issues caused by metals, which he has been open about in an attempt to aid others.


"To help end the stigma surrounding mental health and improve social capacity to identify, talk about, and manage mental health for all Australians - in particular at-risk groups such as Regional Males, Youth, and First Nations communities," is the mission statement that is on Goanna Academy's website. Goanna Academy website.


Inglis is determined to make use of his voice to demonstrate that people are vulnerable, and hopes to break the stigma that surrounds mental health.


"We are aiming to achieve more attendance in schools, breaking the stigma of mental health and discussions surrounding that," Inglis declared. "We are keen to increase participation, but also reduce suicide rates in Australia." Australian community.


"It is just being circulated and removing the stigma associated with mental health and allowing the discussion. "I simply go out to tell my story to others... within mines, schools, business corporate.


"I just go out and tell my story and let myself be vulnerable about it and tell them it is okay, because even though I have had the luxury of living out my dream, doesn't mean I haven't faced battles most of Australia hasn't or has."


New perspective of Cowboys star Chad Townsend has revealed exactly what transpired in an unsettling incident that caused official Gerard Sutton red faced during the game against Manly on Friday night.


The 37th minute was the moment when, Daly Cherry-Evans was seen passing his ball to Kieran Foran, with the ball hitting the Cowboys. "I'm saying it must be a captain's decision sir, that's the decision, that's the standard, it's directly from the captain and is the norm.


"I had three guys calling it there mate and I thought you were one of them," Sutton declared. "Mate A thought isn't what it is If you want to talk to me, you inquire for me, to Jason (Taumalolo). "I thought it was," Sutton responded after signalling the Bunker.


"Sorry Bucky (Butler), Chad has not called it, other blokes have called it," Sutton told at the Bunker referee, as reported through the Fox League's broadcast.