{{Short description|Australian rugby league footballer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2023}} {{Use Australian English|date=July 2013}} {{Infobox rugby league biography |name = Trent Hodkinson |fullname = |image = |imagesize = 290 |caption = |birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1988|8|31}} |birth_place = Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/trent-hodkinson/summary.html|title=Trent Hodkinson – Career Stats & Summary|publisher=Rugby League Project|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> |height = {{convert|178|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} |weight = {{convert|92|kg|stlb|0|abbr=on}} |position = {{rlp|HB|FE}} |club1 = {{nowrap|Manly Sea Eagles}} |year1start = 2010 |year1end = |appearances1 = 24 |tries1 = 4 |goals1 = 0 |fieldgoals1 = 3 |points1 = 19 |club2 = {{nowrap|Canterbury Bulldogs}} |year2start = 2011 |year2end = 15 |appearances2 = 92 |tries2 = 12 |goals2 = 179 |fieldgoals2 = 11 |points2 = 417 |club3 = Newcastle Knights |year3start = 2016 |year3end = 17 |appearances3 = 40 |tries3 = 2 |goals3 = 93 |fieldgoals3 = 2 |points3 = 196 |club4 = Cronulla Sharks |year4start = 2018 |year4end = |appearances4 = 4 |tries4 = 0 |goals4 = 0 |fieldgoals4 = 0 |points4 = 0 |club5 = Manly Sea Eagles |year5start = 2018 |year5end = 19 |appearances5 = 14 |tries5 = 2 |goals5 = 22 |fieldgoals5 = 0 |points5 = 52 | teamA = {{nowrap|Queensland Residents}} | yearAstart = 2009 | yearAend = | appearancesA = 1 | triesA = 0 | goalsA = 3 | fieldgoalsA = 0 | pointsA = 6 |teamB = NSW City |yearBstart = 2010 |yearBend = |appearancesB = 1 |triesB = 0 |goalsB = 3 |fieldgoalsB = 0 |pointsB = 6 |teamC = New South Wales |yearCstart = 2014 |yearCend = 15 |appearancesC = 6 |triesC = 1 |goalsC = 12 |fieldgoalsC = 0 |pointsC = 28 |retired = yes |source = <ref>[http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/trent-hodkinson/summary.html Trent Hodkinson] ''rugbyleagueproject.org''</ref> |updated = 5 January 2024 }}
'''Trent Hodkinson''' (born 31 August 1988) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a {{rlp|hb}} in the NRL.
He played for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in two separate spells, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Newcastle Knights and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League. Hodkinson played for NSW City and New South Wales in the State of Origin series.
==Background== Hodkinson was born in Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia.
He played his junior rugby league for the Cabramatta Two Blues while attending Westfields Sports High School.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/manlys-trent-hodkinson-and-parramattas-kris-keating-return-to-north-coast-as-city-halves-combination/story-e6frexnr-1225861784197|title=Manly's Trent Hodkinson and Parramata's Kris Keating Return to North Coast as City Halves Combination|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=Sydney|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> He was then signed by the Parramatta Eels.{{citation needed|date=May 2023}}
==Playing career== ===Early career=== In October 2007, Hodkinson played for the Junior Kangaroos against the Junior Kiwis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leagueoftitans.com.au/showthread.php?11014-Junior-Kangaroos|title=Junior Kangaroos|publisher=Leagueoftitans.com.au|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> After progressing through the Parramatta Eels S. G. Ball Cup and Harold Matthews Cup squads,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.nrl.com/harold-matts-to-origin-blues-brothers-reunited/tabid/10874/newsid/78813/default.aspx|title=Harold Matts to Origin: Blues brothers reunited |publisher=National Rugby League|date=2014-05-26|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> he played for the Eels' NYC team in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nycdatabase.org/players/h/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706075110/http://nycdatabase.org/players/h/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=6 July 2015|title=H|publisher=Nyc Database|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> In July 2008, he signed a contract with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles starting in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/eagles-swoop-on-outcast-ray-price/story-e6frep86-1111116933645|title=Eagles Swoop on Outcast Ray Price|work=The Courier-Mail|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.silvertails.net/forum/Thread-Trent-Hodkinson|title=Trent Hodkinson | Silvertails, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Supporter forums|publisher=Silvertails.net|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> In 2009, he played for the Sea Eagles' Queensland Cup team, Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles and was named the club's Player of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/brookies-the-place-for-me-trent-hodkinson/story-e6frexnr-1225865272338|title=Brookies The Place for Me: Trent Hodkinson|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=Sydney|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> On 15 July 2009, he played at halfback for the Queensland Residents against the New South Wales Residents in Queensland's 34–6 win at Suncorp Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/queensland-led-trent-hodkinson-down-state-of-origin-path-to-new-south-wales-blues/story-fniablkr-1226924549452|title=Queensland Led Trent Hodkinson Down State of Origin Path to New South Wales Blues|work=The Courier-Mail|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> On 12 September 2009, he played in the Sea Eagles' 2009 Queensland Cup Grand Final win over the Northern Pride RLFC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/sunshine-coast-beats-northern-pride-to-win-2009-queensland-cup-grand-final/story-e6frep5o-1225772192591|title=Sunshine Coast Beats Northern Pride to Win 2009 Queensland Cup Grand Final|work=The Courier-Mail|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bulldogs.com.au/team/profiles/trent-hodkinson.html|title=Trent Hodkinson|publisher=Bulldogs|access-date=2015-09-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923195329/http://www.bulldogs.com.au/team/profiles/trent-hodkinson.html|archive-date=23 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===2010 : NRL Debut=== In round 2 of the 2010 NRL season, Hodkinson made his NRL debut for Manly against his former club the Parramatta Eels, in the Sea Eagles' 24–20 loss at Parramatta Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2010/round-2/parramatta-vs-manly-warringah/summary.html|title=NRL 2010 – Round 2|publisher=Rugby League Project|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> He scored a try on debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/parramatta-eels-defeat-manly-sea-eagles-24-20-at-parramatta-stadium/story-fn2mcuj6-1225918976256|title=Parramatta Eels Defeat Manly Sea Eagles|publisher=Fox Sports|location=Australia|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/photos-e6frfgjx-1225843065680?page=14|title=Photos|work=Herald Sun|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> On 7 May 2010, after impressing in only six matches, he played for New South Wales city against New South Wales Country,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/city-vs-country-2010/nsw-country-vs-nsw-city.html|title=City vs Country 2010|publisher=Rugby League Project|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/trent-hodkinson-a-slick-pick-for-city/story-e6frexnr-1225860391345|title=Trent Hodkinson a Slick Pick for City|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=Sydney|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> kicking 3 goals in City's 36–18 loss at Port Macquarie Regional Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-05-07/country-dominates-city-in-origin-trial/426732|title=Country dominates City in Origin trial |publisher= ABC News |location=Australia|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> On 15 June 2010, he signed a three-year contract with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs starting in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/trent-hodkinson-signs-with-canterbury-bulldogs/story-e6frexnr-1225879967101|title=Trent Hodkinson Signs with Canterbury Bulldogs|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=Sydney|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/trent-hodkinson-signs-three-year-deal-with-canterbury-bankstown/story-fn2mcuj6-1225921499731|title=Trent Hodkinson Signs Three Year Deal with Canterbury Bankstown|publisher=Fox Sports|location=Australia|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> In round 15 against the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Brookvale Oval, he kicked two field goals to win the match for the Sea Eagles 26–25.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-06-19/hodkinson-kicks-manly-to-victory/873156|title=Hodkinson kicks Manly to victory |publisher= ABC News |location=Australia|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> He finished off his debut year in the NRL, having played in 24 matches, scoring four tries and kicking three field goals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/Custom/MTQtNzM4LTQtLS0tLS0xNDUwOC0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0=|title=Custom Match List|publisher=Rugby League Project|date=2015-08-21|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref>
===2011 : New Club=== In round 1 of the 2011 NRL season, Hodkinson made his Canterbury debut against the Wests Tigers, playing at halfback in Canterbury's 24–14 win at ANZ Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-1/canterbury-vs-wests-tigers/summary.html|title=NRL 2011 – Round 1|publisher=Rugby League Project|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/canterbury-bulldogs-beat-wests-tigers-in-nrl-round-one/story-e6frexnr-1226021368238|title=Canterbury Bulldogs Beat Wests Tigers in NRL Round One|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=Sydney|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> He scored his first Canterbury try in round 7 against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, in the Canterbury's 36–24 win at ANZ Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/canterbury-bankstown-and-south-sydney-meet-in-round-seven-nrl-clash-at-anz-stadium/story-fn2mcuj6-1226043805859|title=Canterbury and South Sydney Meet in Round Seven|publisher=Fox Sports|location=Australia|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> In round 20 against the Parramatta Eels at ANZ Stadium, he repeated his feat of the previous year and kicked two field goals in the Canterbury's golden point extra time 8–7 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/canterbury-bankstown-and-parramatta-meet-in-round-20-nrl-clash-at-anz-stadium/story-fn2mcuj6-1226100007188|title=Canterbury and Parramatta Meet in Round 20|publisher=Fox Sports|location=Australia|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> He finished off 2011 having played in 22 matches, scoring two tries and kicking three field goals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/Custom/NC04MTktNC0tLS0tLTE0NTA4LS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLQ==|title=Custom Match List|publisher=Rugby League Project|date=2015-08-21|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> right|thumb|Hodkinson representing the Bulldogs
===2012 : Injury Interrupted Season=== Hodkinson only played in six matches in the 2012 NRL season, after undergoing shoulder and knee operations for injuries that interrupted his season.<ref>{{cite web|author=Michael Carayannis|url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/hodkinson-dreams-of-regaining-dogs-spot-as-recovery-looms-20121215-2bgcx.html|title=Hodkinson dreams of regaining Dogs spot as recovery looms|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref>
===2013=== Hodkinson played his first match for Canterbury in the 2013 season in round 6 against the Sydney Roosters at SFS in Canterbury's 38–0 loss.<ref>[http://www.punters.com.au/news/SBW-stars-Roosters-crush-Dogs-38-0-in-NRL_117145/] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111001637/http://www.punters.com.au/news/SBW-stars-Roosters-crush-Dogs-38-0-in-NRL_117145/|date=11 November 2014}}</ref> Hodkinson was appointed the new goal kicker for Canterbury due to his impressive goal kicking when he was biding his time in the NSW Cup. On 4 September 2013, Hodkinson re-signed with the Canterbury club until the end of the 2015 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/halfback-trent-hodkinson-re-signs-with-canterbury-bankstown-bulldogs/story-fn2mcuj6-1226710590721|title=Trent Hodkinson Re-signs with Canterbury|publisher=Fox Sports|location=Australia|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> Hodkinson finished the 2013 NRL season with him playing in 20 matches, scoring four tries, kicking 64 goals and kicking three field goals.
===2014 : State of Origin, Co-captain and NRL Grand Final=== After being injured over the 2012 season Hodkinson was unable to cement his spot as starting halfback for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, until the 2014 season shining on multiple occasions to get Canterbury to seven successive victories. Hodkinsion was subsequently selected to make his State of Origin debut for New South Wales in Game I of the 2014 series. Hodkinson and fellow Bulldogs player Josh Reynolds replaced the incumbent halves pairing of Mitchell Pearce and James Maloney for the 2014 series and led NSW to a 12–8 victory in Game 1 at Suncorp Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/state-of-origin-heroic-new-south-wales-fullback-jarryd-hayne-is-the-one-for-the-blues/story-fni3fqyo-1226935162302|title=State of Origin Heroic New South Wales Fullback Jarryd Hayne is the One for the Blues|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=Sydney|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> Hodkinson was called up to the Blues squad again for Game 2. After 71 minutes of play Hodkinson crossed over to score the match's first try, to level the scores with the Maroons. His conversion decided the score 6–4. The Blues held on to win after eight years of Maroon dominance, with Hodkinson scoring the Blues only points.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/trent-hodkinson-steps-up-and-becomes-a-state-of-origin-hero/story-fnca0von-1226959296728|title=Trent Hodkinson Steps Up and Becomes a State of Origin Hero|publisher=Theaustraian.com.au|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> Hodkinson played in Game 3, kicking two goals in NSW 32–8 loss at Suncorp Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/live-stage-of-origin-game-three-nsw-blues-v-queensland-maroons/story-fndv2twz-1226983403866|title=ORIGIN III: Queensland restores pride|publisher=News.com.au|date=2014-07-09|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> Hodkinson led the Bulldogs into the Top 8 at the end of the season. During the Bulldogs vs Melbourne Storm Elimination Final round, Hodkinson kicked four goals and scored a try to assist his team to a 28–4 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/des-hasler-gets-another-crack-at-manly-after-bulldogs-bite-storm/story-fnca0von-1227058336597|title=Des Hasler Gets Another Crack at Manly after Bulldogs Bite Storm|publisher=Theaustraian.com.au|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> In the Semi-Final the Bulldogs played a close game with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, with Hodkinson kicking two field goals to win for Canterbury's 18–17.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/trent-hodkinson-kicks-a-golden-point-field-goal-as-the-bulldogs-claim-a-1817-semifinal-victory-over-manly/story-fn2mcuj6-1227065023145|title=Trent Hodkinson Kicks a Golden Point Field Goal as the Bulldogs Claim a 18–17 Semifinal Victory|publisher=Foxpsorts.com.au|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> In the Preliminary Final the Canterbury side beat Penrith 18–12 with Hodkinson kicking three goals to secure their place in the 2014 NRL Grand Final.<ref>{{cite web|author=Ash Gray|url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/rugby-league-match-centre/panthers-v-bulldogs-20140927-3gmw8.html|title=Panthers v Bulldogs|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=2014-09-27|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> In the week leading to the Grand Final, when Canterbury captain Michael Ennis was ruled out of the 2014 NRL Grand Final due to a foot injury, Hodkinson along with teammate James Graham were named co-captains of Canterbury for the match.<ref>{{cite web|author=Michael Carayannis|url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/canterbury-bulldogs-captain-michael-ennis-ruled-out-of-nrl-grand-final-james-graham-trent-hodkinson-named-as-cocaptains-20141004-10q8sc.html|title=Canterbury Bulldogs captain Michael Ennis ruled out of NRL grand final, James Graham, Trent Hodkinson named as co-captains|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=2014-10-04|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> Hodkinson kicked goal goal in Canterbury's 30–6 Grand Final loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nrl.com/bulldogs-grand-final-player-ratings/tabid/10874/newsid/82377/default.aspx|title=Bulldogs Grand Final Player Ratings|publisher=National Rugby League|date=2014-10-05|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/south-sydney-rabbitohs-win-2014-nrl-grand-final-defeating-canterbury-bulldogs-306/story-fni3fbgz-1227080755667|title=South Sydney Rabbitohs Win 2014 Grand Final|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=Sydney|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> Hodkinson finished his 2014 NRL season for the Bulldogs with him playing 25 matches, scoring five tries, kicking 68 goals and kicking four field goals.
===2015 : Last season at the Bulldogs=== In round 3 against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Hodkinson played his 100th NRL match in Canterbury's 16–12 win at Brookvale Oval.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nrl.com/sea-eagles-v-bulldogs-preview/tabid/10874/newsid/84618/default.aspx|title=Sea Eagles v Bulldogs preview|publisher=National Rugby League|date=2015-03-20|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/northern-beaches/ellas-eagle-eye-canterbury-bulldogs-defeat-manly-sea-eagles-at-sandy-brookvale-oval/story-fngr8hax-1227275111651|title=Ellas Eagle Eye Canterbury Bulldogs Defeat Manly|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=Sydney|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> Hodkinson played at halfback and was the main goal kicker in all three matches for the New South Wales Blues in the 2015 State of Origin series loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/state-of-origin-2015-game-three-trent-hodkinson-poised-to-convert-sceptics/story-fni3fqyo-1227428528377|title=Trent Hodkinson Poised to Convert Sceptics|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=Sydney|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> Hodkinson was subsequently dropped from the NSW side for the 2016 series.
On 6 July 2015, Hodkinson signed a three-year contract with the Newcastle Knights starting in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/trent-hodkinson-signs-three-year-deal-with-newcastle-knights-from-2016/story-fni3fbgz-1227431132470|title=Trent Hodkinson Signs Three Year Deal with Newcastle Knights from 2016|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=Sydney|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Robert Dillon|url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-match-report/no-fairytale-ending-for-knight-gidley-as-canterbury-win-but-lose-hodkinson-20150829-gjas9x.html|title=No fairytale ending for Newcastle Knights stalwart Kurt Gidley as Canterbury Bulldogs win but lose Trent Hodkinson|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> He finished off his last year with the Bulldogs having played in 18 matches, scoring one try, kicking 47 goals and kicking one field goal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/Custom/NC0xNjYwLTQtLS0tLS0xNDUwOC0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0=|title=Custom Match List|publisher=Rugby League Project|date=2015-10-31|access-date=2015-12-22}}</ref> On 15 December, he was named at halfback for the World All Stars team to play the Indigenous All Stars on 16 February 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nrl.com/teams-named-for-nrl-all-stars-match/tabid/10874/newsid/91188/default.aspx|title=Teams named for NRL All Stars match|publisher=National Rugby League|date=2015-12-15|access-date=2015-12-22}}</ref>
===2016 : Knights Captain in very poor season for the club=== On 26 February, Hodkinson was announced as one of three co-captains for the Knights alongside Tariq Sims and Jeremy Smith.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/content/knights/club/news/2016/02/26/newcastle_knights_an.html|title=Newcastle Knights announce 2016 captains – Knights|publisher=Newcastleknights.com.au|access-date=2016-02-26|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304131828/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/content/knights/club/news/2016/02/26/newcastle_knights_an.html|archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> In round 1 of the 2016 NRL season, he made his club debut for Newcastle against the Gold Coast Titans, playing at halfback and kicking two goals in Newcastle's 12–30 loss at Cbus Super Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|author=Laine Clark|url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-match-report/gold-coast-titans-grab-nrl-season-opening-win-against-newcastle-knights-20160306-gnbzkj.html|title=Gold Coast Titans grab NRL season opening win against Newcastle Knights|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=2016-03-07}}</ref> In round 11 against the Wests Tigers, he scored his first try for the Newcastle club.<ref>{{cite web|author=David Sygall|url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-match-report/wests-tigers-leave-it-late-to-put-the-newcastle-knights-to-the-sword-20160521-gp0jk6.html|title=Trent Hodkinson in State of Origin frame as Wests Tigers pinch win over Newcastle Knights|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=2016-05-22}}</ref> During the middle of the season, he was linked to a possible allegiance switch to England for the 2016 Four Nations series. He qualifies for England through his English father.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/knights/trent-hodkinson-admits-he-could-play-for-england-in-the-four-nations/news-story/63849d9a3aad64b1904e8058ffca685e|title=Trent Hodkinson admits he could play for England in the Four Nations|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=Sydney|date=2016-08-11|access-date=2016-09-04}}</ref> Hodkinson finished his first season with the Newcastle club having played in 23 matches, scoring one try, kicking 47 goals and kicking one field goal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/Custom/MTUtMTY3Ny00LS0tLS0tMTQ1MDgtLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0t|title=Custom Match List|publisher=Rugby League Project|access-date=2016-09-04}}</ref>
===2017 : Demotion to reserve grade, loss of Newcastle captaincy=== On 23 February 2017, Hodkinson was named as the sole captain of the Knights for the 2017 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/knights/trent-hodkinson-will-captain-the-newcastle-knights-in-2017/news-story/af83e8a5590c73100598ab76a694a7ea|title=Knights name Trent Hodkinson as 2017 captain|date=24 February 2017|access-date=18 March 2018}}</ref> After Round 7 and with the Knights only notching one win during that period, Hodkinson was demoted to Newcastle's Intrust Super Premiership NSW team with the club going for youngsters Brock Lamb and Jaelen Feeney in the halves but only had one win with them there while as Hodkinson was in reserve grade.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/knights/newcastle-captain-trent-hodkinson-dumped-for-the-knights-clash-with-cowboys-in-townsville/news-story/f684c3214d3fb3c704a0086c47e4e078|title=Trent Hodkinson dumped for the Knights clash with Cowboys in Townsville|website=The Daily Telegraph|location=Sydney|access-date=17 May 2018}}</ref> Hodkinson would later return in Round 17 against the Wests Tigers where the Knights lost 33–12 at Hunter Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2017/07/02/tigers-thump-knights-to-end-losing-run/|title=Tigers thump Knights to end losing run|date=2 July 2017|access-date=18 March 2018}}</ref> Hodkinson did not receive the captaincy back with Sione Mata'utia and Jamie Buhrer taking over the role until round 25 and 26 after Sione Mata’utia was ruled out for the final two rounds due to concussion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/newcastle-knights-defer-contract-talks-with-sione-matautia-due-to-concussion-history-20171026-gz8u6y.html|title=Newcastle Knights defer contract talks with Sione Mata'utia due to concussion history|first=Robert|last=Dillon|date=26 October 2017|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=18 March 2018}}</ref> Hodkinson finished the 2017 NRL season with him playing in 17 matches, scoring one try, kicking 46 goals and kicking one field goal for the Newcastle side.
On 11 November 2019, Hodkinson spoke of his time at Newcastle and called it a "toxic environment". Hodkinson also spoke of his displeasure towards former Newcastle head coach Nathan Brown saying "I started the year all right, and I think it might have been early in the season I got brought into the coach’s office and he said to me: 'I want you to go back to NSW Cup and work on your confidence, "I was like: 'Oh, OK' … I think he felt the pressure and had to make a big call, Unfortunately for me, I took the fall for where we were at the time".
Hodkinson explained his situation at the club further saying "I thought I’d go back for a couple of weeks and get my confidence back, which I didn’t really agree with, but two weeks rolls around, nothing said, "Four weeks, six weeks, didn’t hear a thing. Walked past each other, nothing was said. Ten weeks rolled around and I was just going: 'What’s doing here?, In the meantime, there were certain things getting leaked to the media – the local media up there – that I wasn’t too happy about. I know for a fact that it was coming from him".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/trent-hodkinson-fires-brutal-shot-at-nathan-browns-toxic-environment-and-media-leaks-at-the-knights/news-story/b3f0c7eda3cb1b76b338827093240a86/|title=Trent Hodkinson fires brutal shot at Nathan Brown's 'toxic' environment and media leaks at the Knights|publisher=News.com.au}}</ref>
===2018=== On 5 February 2018, Hodkinson was released from his final year of his contract with the Newcastle Knights to sign on a one-year deal with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks as a back-up half.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/cronulla-sharks-confirm-signing-of-trent-hodkinson-after-newcastle-knights-release-20180205-h0u08c.html|title=Cronulla Sharks confirm signing of Trent Hodkinson after Newcastle Knights release|first=Scott|last=Bailey|date=5 February 2018|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=18 March 2018}}</ref> In round 3 of the 2018 season, he made his debut for Cronulla in their 14–4 win over the Parramatta Eels at ANZ Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2018/round-3/parramatta-vs-cronulla/summary.html|title=NRL 2018 – Round 3 – Rugby League Project|first=Shawn Dollin and Andrew|last=Ferguson|publisher=Rugby League Project|access-date=8 April 2018}}</ref>
On 15 May, Hodkinson was granted a release from the Cronulla club so he could return to Manly effectively immediately on a two-year contract, with Cronulla allowing him to take up a longer-term deal than they could offer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zerotackle.com/just-in-sea-eagles-confirm-hodkinson-signing-33110/|title=Sea Eagles confirm Hodkinson signing – Zero Tackle|date=15 May 2018|access-date=17 May 2018}}</ref> He made his return to the Manly club in their 24–4 win over the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park on 19 May. He played off the interchange bench and kicked three from four goals in the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2018/round-11/melbourne-vs-manly-warringah/summary.html|title=NRL 2018 – Round 11 – Rugby League Project|first=Shawn Dollin and Andrew|last=Ferguson|publisher=Rugby League Project|access-date=8 June 2018}}</ref>
===2019=== Hodkinson started the 2019 season at Manly from the bench in the match against West Tigers. He entered the game as a substitute during the second half at hooker, and had an error-free 15 minutes on the field. After Manly's round 2 loss against the Sydney Roosters, Hodkinson was demoted to reserve grade to play for Manly's reserve grade side the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2019/04/01/manly-warringah-sea-eagles-halfback-trent-hodkinson-determined-to-earn-first-grade-recall/|title=Hodkinson happy to bide his time with Blacktown|website=nswrl.com.au}}</ref>
On 5 September, Hodkinson announced his retirement from rugby league after succumbing to career-ending knee injuries. Hodkinson spoke to the media saying "Unfortunately due to a new injury sustained earlier this year, numerous medical procedures and intensive rehabilitation, I have been forced to give up the game that I love and will be medically retiring from rugby league".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/trent-hodkinson-announces-his-retirement-from-nrl-due-to-injury/news-story/659b8ec9ac781ba9b87c4446534d0198/|title=Trent Hodkinson announces his retirement from NRL due to injury|publisher=News.com.au}}</ref>
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *[https://www.seaeagles.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/manly-warringah-sea-eagles/trent-hodkinson/ Manly Sea Eagles profile] *[https://www.sharks.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/cronulla-sutherland-sharks/trent-hodkinson/ Cronulla Sharks profile] *[http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/team/profiles/trent_hodkinson.html Newcastle Knights profile] *[http://www.nrl.com/telstrapremiership/playerstats/playerprofile/tabid/10898/clubid/7/playerid/819/seasonid/45/default.aspx NRL profile] *[http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/des-hasler-tips-halves-rookie-trent-hodkinson-to-shine/story-e6frfgbo-1225844490927 Des Hasler tips halves rookie Trent Hodkinson to shine] ''Herald Sun'', 24 March 2010 *[http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/player?playerid=109610&teamid=3492 Trent Hodkinson] ''Herald Sun''
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