I reckon thats a great pick up for Wigan, would have been cheap, and he has got some good potential. Agile for a big man, he could be a star for them.
Good to see a big club like Wigan taking a bet on an unknown players' potential. I hope he has a long career with the cherry pickers. I also hope he doesn't end up in an England or Lions jersey.
One can only hope that Wigan do not do have too many overnight stays in hotels (perhaps cleaners anyway) !
Gelling's signing has/is been/being discussed in another post ... 2012 transit lunge (or similar)
Gelling's signing has/is been/being discussed in another post ... 2012 transit lunge (or similar)
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mt.wellington
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Vodafone Warriors sign ex-Wigan centre Gelling
Richard Becht
Fri 12 Jan 2018, 11:02 AM
Anthony Gelling, who recently returned to Auckland after six seasons in England, has been signed by the Vodafone Warriors on a one-year contract.
After being given an early release by the Wigan Warriors, the Cook Islands international was invited to train with the Vodafone Warriors this week.
“It’s a stroke of luck for us that Anthony has come back,” said Vodafone Warriors head coach Stephen Kearney.
“He proved himself in the Super League and has immediately impressed us at training this week.
“We’re thrilled we’ve been able to add him to our squad. He brings size and some special skills, providing further depth and increasing competition among our outside backs.”
In his six seasons with Wigan, Gelling (27) scored 52 tries in 114 appearances and also represented the Cook Islands at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
“Rugby league wasn’t the reason I came home,” he said.
“I’d had six seasons in England and I really wanted to be back in New Zealand around my family. I’m grateful for everything Wigan did for me and for allowing me to head home early.
“I wasn’t sure what would happen with my career but the opportunity came up to train with the Vodafone Warriors this week and now I’m excited about signing for the club.”
Gelling was a Super League grand final winner with Wigan at Old Trafford in 2016 and was also in its beaten side in the 2014 decider.
He helped Wigan to its World Club Challenge win against Cronulla in 2017 as well as playing in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley (a match Hull FC won).
He last played in New Zealand in 2011 when he was in the Vodafone Warriors’ feeder side the Auckland Vulcans, who lost 28-30 to the Canterbury-Bankstown Bankstown in the dying moments of the New South Wales Cup at ANZ Stadium. The same season he tasted success at Auckland club level when the Howick Hornets won the Fox Memorial premiership for the first time.
ANTHONY GELLING
Date of Birth: October 18, 1990
Birthplace: Auckland, NZ
Junior Club: Howick Hornets
Position: Centre
Height: 1.96m
Weight: 102kg
Rep Honours: 6 Tests for Cook Islands (2009-2015)
Previous Clubs: Sydney Roosters (2009-2010), Auckland Vulcans (2011), Wigan Warriors (2012-2017)
NRL debut: Yet to make debut
Super League Career: 114 appearances for Wigan Warriors (2012-2017)
Super League Points: 208 (52 tries)
NYC Career: 30 appearances for Sydney Roosters
NYC Career: 28 (7 tries)
https://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2018/01/12/vodafone-warriors-sign-ex-wigan-centre-gelling/
Vodafone Warriors sign ex-Wigan centre Gelling
Richard Becht
Fri 12 Jan 2018, 11:02 AM
Anthony Gelling, who recently returned to Auckland after six seasons in England, has been signed by the Vodafone Warriors on a one-year contract.
After being given an early release by the Wigan Warriors, the Cook Islands international was invited to train with the Vodafone Warriors this week.
“It’s a stroke of luck for us that Anthony has come back,” said Vodafone Warriors head coach Stephen Kearney.
“He proved himself in the Super League and has immediately impressed us at training this week.
“We’re thrilled we’ve been able to add him to our squad. He brings size and some special skills, providing further depth and increasing competition among our outside backs.”
In his six seasons with Wigan, Gelling (27) scored 52 tries in 114 appearances and also represented the Cook Islands at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
“Rugby league wasn’t the reason I came home,” he said.
“I’d had six seasons in England and I really wanted to be back in New Zealand around my family. I’m grateful for everything Wigan did for me and for allowing me to head home early.
“I wasn’t sure what would happen with my career but the opportunity came up to train with the Vodafone Warriors this week and now I’m excited about signing for the club.”
Gelling was a Super League grand final winner with Wigan at Old Trafford in 2016 and was also in its beaten side in the 2014 decider.
He helped Wigan to its World Club Challenge win against Cronulla in 2017 as well as playing in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley (a match Hull FC won).
He last played in New Zealand in 2011 when he was in the Vodafone Warriors’ feeder side the Auckland Vulcans, who lost 28-30 to the Canterbury-Bankstown Bankstown in the dying moments of the New South Wales Cup at ANZ Stadium. The same season he tasted success at Auckland club level when the Howick Hornets won the Fox Memorial premiership for the first time.
ANTHONY GELLING
Date of Birth: October 18, 1990
Birthplace: Auckland, NZ
Junior Club: Howick Hornets
Position: Centre
Height: 1.96m
Weight: 102kg
Rep Honours: 6 Tests for Cook Islands (2009-2015)
Previous Clubs: Sydney Roosters (2009-2010), Auckland Vulcans (2011), Wigan Warriors (2012-2017)
NRL debut: Yet to make debut
Super League Career: 114 appearances for Wigan Warriors (2012-2017)
Super League Points: 208 (52 tries)
NYC Career: 30 appearances for Sydney Roosters
NYC Career: 28 (7 tries)
https://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2018/01/12/vodafone-warriors-sign-ex-wigan-centre-gelling/
Hadyn
Sort of signing I like.Experienced pro who will be working hard to get a longer term contract........keep the other slackers on their toes......hope he works out.
mt.wellington
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I just hope he doesn't go around shitting all over hotels again...
Hadyn
Oh oh......I didn't know about that,still Nate Myles had form for that and he turned out to have one hell of a career.......hopefully history will repeat however knowing us Gelling will probably end up more Kevin Locke than Nate Myles.
Off The Bench
Hes Probably grown up a bit since then.I hope he's
Realised about positive perception.He seems aware of
Social media an consequences
The warriors are going to be a hard back line to get a start in
I'm sure Anthony can push his way in there .
There will Definitely be a lot of pressure to perform .
Its going to be interesting to see who gets picked an where they
Are played.
Definetly a team starting to form
Realised about positive perception.He seems aware of
Social media an consequences
The warriors are going to be a hard back line to get a start in
I'm sure Anthony can push his way in there .
There will Definitely be a lot of pressure to perform .
Its going to be interesting to see who gets picked an where they
Are played.
Definetly a team starting to form
bruce
Contributor
Hey lets bring up something that happened when he was a kid probably over ten years ago.
Fazz
Defence
a good pick up i think for 1 season, a big strong guy, looked good with wigan
will be good back up for whoever gets the nod round 1, keep them on their toes
will be good back up for whoever gets the nod round 1, keep them on their toes
bruce
Contributor
It was 8 years ago, he hasn't done it since. Young fellas do dumb things and it was dumb but he seems to have passed an 8 years good behaviour bond.
matiunz
Anyone else laugh at the “photographic evidence “ presented to the Roosters? lol
Beastmode
Dare to dream.
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Weno
Be good to see how he goes back home.
Always a good performer at Wigan.
Big body out wide , could push for a starting spot.
Always a good performer at Wigan.
Big body out wide , could push for a starting spot.
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