'My rock, my No.1 supporter': Knights star remembers his late mum
Hastings, 29, took to Instagram and posted a heartfelt tribute to his mum, Megan Harrod, after her sudden death.
"I can't believe I'm actually sitting here writing this in utter shock and absolute heart break (sic), simply the day no one ever wants to come," Hastings wrote.
"I've lost a complete half of me.
"To my beautiful mother, my rock, my number one supporter, the best nanny ever, and best dog parent anyone could ever ask for I thank you.
"Megsy I thank you for everything I'm the luckiest kid on earth to of had you as my mother for 29 whole years.
"You had (sic) nothing but gave me and the girls absolutely everything. You are a warrior and my hero I always had and always will look up to you mum."
Hastings, a member of Newcastle's NRL side which has a bye this week, is the son of Sydney Roosters great Kevin Hastings but grew up mostly with his mum.
The Wests Illawarra junior rose through rugby league's ranks to debut for the Sydney Roosters in 2014, and has since played for Manly and Newcastle, as well as overseas.
He has previously spoken about his mother's influence on his life in podcast appearances.
"You were my harshest critic, my biggest fan, my best friend and the one and only person I'd want to cry too (sic)," Hastings added in his post.
"You're the reason I've been successful, you're the reason I'm the brother I am, partner I am, dad I am and hopefully the best son I could have possibly been.
"Not a day has or will go by without me thinking of you. You've made me so f---ing proud. Your fight, resilience and work ethic is a testament to who you are as a women (sic) and that women (sic) being my super mum!
"I love you so much, I have done and would do anything all over again just to see a smile on your face and give you a hug one more time. Life will never ever been the same again."
Ms Harrod was understood to have been aged 61.
The Knights are rallying around Hastings.
After playing in Newcastle's 22-18 loss to Canberra last week, Hastings was given several days off with the rest of the NRL squad.
The players were due to return to training on Friday, but Hastings will now be given extra time away.
He wasn't named in Newcastle's NSW Cup side, which plays Canterbury at Broadmeadow on Saturday.
The NRL team host Melbourne Storm next Saturday, July 12.
Knights playmaker Jackson Hastings has remembered his late mum as his "rock" and "best friend" after she passed away this week.
Hastings, 29, took to Instagram and posted a heartfelt tribute to his mum, Megan Harrod, after her sudden death.
"I can't believe I'm actually sitting here writing this in utter shock and absolute heart break (sic), simply the day no one ever wants to come," Hastings wrote.
"I've lost a complete half of me.
"To my beautiful mother, my rock, my number one supporter, the best nanny ever, and best dog parent anyone could ever ask for I thank you.
"Megsy I thank you for everything I'm the luckiest kid on earth to of had you as my mother for 29 whole years.
"You had (sic) nothing but gave me and the girls absolutely everything. You are a warrior and my hero I always had and always will look up to you mum."
Hastings, a member of Newcastle's NRL side which has a bye this week, is the son of Sydney Roosters great Kevin Hastings but grew up mostly with his mum.
The Wests Illawarra junior rose through rugby league's ranks to debut for the Sydney Roosters in 2014, and has since played for Manly and Newcastle, as well as overseas.
He has previously spoken about his mother's influence on his life in podcast appearances.
"You were my harshest critic, my biggest fan, my best friend and the one and only person I'd want to cry too (sic)," Hastings added in his post.
"You're the reason I've been successful, you're the reason I'm the brother I am, partner I am, dad I am and hopefully the best son I could have possibly been.
"Not a day has or will go by without me thinking of you. You've made me so f---ing proud. Your fight, resilience and work ethic is a testament to who you are as a women (sic) and that women (sic) being my super mum!
"I love you so much, I have done and would do anything all over again just to see a smile on your face and give you a hug one more time. Life will never ever been the same again."
Ms Harrod was understood to have been aged 61.
The Knights are rallying around Hastings.
After playing in Newcastle's 22-18 loss to Canberra last week, Hastings was given several days off with the rest of the NRL squad.
The players were due to return to training on Friday, but Hastings will now be given extra time away.
He wasn't named in Newcastle's NSW Cup side, which plays Canterbury at Broadmeadow on Saturday.
The NRL team host Melbourne Storm next Saturday, July 12.
Knights playmaker Jackson Hastings has remembered his late mum as his "rock" and "best friend" after she passed away this week.
Hastings, 29, took to Instagram and posted a heartfelt tribute to his mum, Megan Harrod, after her sudden death.
"I can't believe I'm actually sitting here writing this in utter shock and absolute heart break (sic), simply the day no one ever wants to come," Hastings wrote.
"I've lost a complete half of me.
"To my beautiful mother, my rock, my number one supporter, the best nanny ever, and best dog parent anyone could ever ask for I thank you.
"Megsy I thank you for everything I'm the luckiest kid on earth to of had you as my mother for 29 whole years.
"You had (sic) nothing but gave me and the girls absolutely everything. You are a warrior and my hero I always had and always will look up to you mum."
Hastings, a member of Newcastle's NRL side which has a bye this week, is the son of Sydney Roosters great Kevin Hastings but grew up mostly with his mum.
The Wests Illawarra junior rose through rugby league's ranks to debut for the Sydney Roosters in 2014, and has since played for Manly and Newcastle, as well as overseas.
He has previously spoken about his mother's influence on his life in podcast appearances.
"You were my harshest critic, my biggest fan, my best friend and the one and only person I'd want to cry too (sic)," Hastings added in his post.
"You're the reason I've been successful, you're the reason I'm the brother I am, partner I am, dad I am and hopefully the best son I could have possibly been.
"Not a day has or will go by without me thinking of you. You've made me so f---ing proud. Your fight, resilience and work ethic is a testament to who you are as a women (sic) and that women (sic) being my super mum!
"I love you so much, I have done and would do anything all over again just to see a smile on your face and give you a hug one more time. Life will never ever been the same again."
Ms Harrod was understood to have been aged 61.
The Knights are rallying around Hastings.
After playing in Newcastle's 22-18 loss to Canberra last week, Hastings was given several days off with the rest of the NRL squad.
The players were due to return to training on Friday, but Hastings will now be given extra time away.
He wasn't named in Newcastle's NSW Cup side, which plays Canterbury at Broadmeadow on Saturday.
The NRL team host Melbourne Storm next Saturday, July 12.
Knights playmaker Jackson Hastings has remembered his late mum as his "rock" and "best friend" after she passed away this week.
Hastings, 29, took to Instagram and posted a heartfelt tribute to his mum, Megan Harrod, after her sudden death.
"I can't believe I'm actually sitting here writing this in utter shock and absolute heart break (sic), simply the day no one ever wants to come," Hastings wrote.
"I've lost a complete half of me.
"To my beautiful mother, my rock, my number one supporter, the best nanny ever, and best dog parent anyone could ever ask for I thank you.
"Megsy I thank you for everything I'm the luckiest kid on earth to of had you as my mother for 29 whole years.
"You had (sic) nothing but gave me and the girls absolutely everything. You are a warrior and my hero I always had and always will look up to you mum."
Hastings, a member of Newcastle's NRL side which has a bye this week, is the son of Sydney Roosters great Kevin Hastings but grew up mostly with his mum.
The Wests Illawarra junior rose through rugby league's ranks to debut for the Sydney Roosters in 2014, and has since played for Manly and Newcastle, as well as overseas.
He has previously spoken about his mother's influence on his life in podcast appearances.
"You were my harshest critic, my biggest fan, my best friend and the one and only person I'd want to cry too (sic)," Hastings added in his post.
"You're the reason I've been successful, you're the reason I'm the brother I am, partner I am, dad I am and hopefully the best son I could have possibly been.
"Not a day has or will go by without me thinking of you. You've made me so f---ing proud. Your fight, resilience and work ethic is a testament to who you are as a women (sic) and that women (sic) being my super mum!
"I love you so much, I have done and would do anything all over again just to see a smile on your face and give you a hug one more time. Life will never ever been the same again."
Ms Harrod was understood to have been aged 61.
The Knights are rallying around Hastings.
After playing in Newcastle's 22-18 loss to Canberra last week, Hastings was given several days off with the rest of the NRL squad.
The players were due to return to training on Friday, but Hastings will now be given extra time away.
He wasn't named in Newcastle's NSW Cup side, which plays Canterbury at Broadmeadow on Saturday.
The NRL team host Melbourne Storm next Saturday, July 12.
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