NZ Warriors prop Matt Lodge is leaving the NRL club immediately after being granted a release from the rest of his contract.
Lodge played just 14 games for the Warriors, with last week's loss to South Sydney Rabbitohs now his last for the club.
"Matt told us a while ago that for professional and personal reasons he couldn't commit to a long-term future in New Zealand when we return home for next season," Warriors chief executive Cameron George said.
"The opportunity for him to leave now allows us to move forward with our future planning and to develop our younger players.
"We're grateful to Matt for the contribution he has made since joining us last year and wish him and his family all the best for the future."
The 26-year-old joined the Warriors from Brisbane Broncos in July last year.
Lodge had been named to start in the front row for Saturday's clash against St George Illawarra Dragons, but will now play no part in the encounter for the Warriors.
"I couldn't see my family living in New Zealand for a long-term future," said Lodge.
"Therefore we decided that the best thing for the club was for us to mutually part ways so they have some clarity.
"I respect the club and especially the boys a lot and hopefully I showed that by the way I trained and played physical and gave my all every game."
Lodge's exit comes less than 24 hours after it was revealed playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita has rejected the offer of a contract extension with the Warriors.
