Keegan Hipgrave is attended by medical staff after suffering what was his last on-field concussion. Photo / Getty
A serious concussion has forced Parramatta Eels forward Keegan Hipgrave into retirement at just 24.
Hipgrave picked the head knock up in the derby clash with the Penrith Panthers in round 25 and, after seeking medical advice, has had no option but to cut his career short.
"I'm so grateful
to have been able to call rugby league my job for the past 7 years," Hipgrave wrote on Instagram.
"Unfortunately, it's my time to hang up the boots. After discussions with neurologists and my family, I've made the decision to retire from the NRL.
"I've had best time, met some great friends, made a ton of memories and wouldn't change any of it for the world.
