Australian winger Joe Vickery has left Super League champions Leeds Rhinos after an injury-plagued season, the club said Thursday.
The 23-year-old, who joined the Rhinos on a one-year deal from NRL side Gold Coast Titans, has not played since suffering an ankle injury in May.
Vickery had impressed in a trial last year but now leaves following just 10 appearances for the club.
"I don't regret anything and I just want to thank the club for giving me the best opportunity ever," said Vickery.
"I wish things had worked out differently but that wasn't to be.
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"The World Club Challenge against Melbourne Storm was probably the highlight of my life, to run out in front of that incredible crowd and be part of that game was a huge moment for me.
"I will take some time off now to travel for a bit and then I will be heading home to Australia to start the next chapter of my life."
