after the liquidation of south queensland, hudson signed for the gold coast chargers. hudson was also a member of the chargers last ever game as a first grade side which was a 20-18 loss to cronulla. the gold coast club later became one of the victims during the rationalization of the competition. hudson then went on to play the 1999 season with balmain tigers but made no first grade appearances for the club. hudson then played his final season in 2000 with the new wests tigers following the merger but made no top grade appearances. hudson retired at the start of pre-season training for the 2001 season due to injury.