Josh Reynolds has admitted that he lost his love for the game during an ill-fated stint with the Wests Tigers, but says he has regained the fire after signing a deal in the English Super League.<\/p>\n
Reynolds was granted a release from the club despite having a year to run on his four-year, $3 million deal last week after agreeing to a long-term deal with Hull. <\/p>\n
The 31-year-old conceded that he had been a poor purchase for the Wests Tigers, but added that not everything was totally in his control during his stint.<\/p>\n
"To be fair, I was a dud buy for the Tigers because they didn't get their money's worth," he told Nine News.<\/p>\n
"I'm happy to admit that, but then again I can't control injuries or selection, so I don't know what people want me to do. It does put a dent in your pride. <\/p>\n
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"Some guys can come and take money and it is a business and it's just a job for them and that's fine too. <\/p>\n
"But for me, it is hard because I love what I do and I'm pretty passionate about it. To be completely honest, I probably did lose the love for the game because I wasn't playing."<\/p>\n
While Hull isn't the most glamorous destination to finish his career, Reynolds says he is as motivated as ever to end his career on his own terms.<\/p>\n
"In these two or three days since I've signed this deal, I can already feel it coming back again," he said.<\/p>\n
"I want to get over there and start pre-season. Who wants to go into four degrees and the rain, but I'm actually really excited. <\/p>\n
"I know deep down I'm doing the right thing to get back to where I want to be. Who knows how long I'll play for, but I've always said I want to end on my terms."<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"