Michael VELLA [
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Thu May 22, 2008
by Matthew O'Neill
Source: http://www.hullkr.co.ukHull Kingston Rovers first team captain Mick Vella has extended his contract for a further two years, keeping him at Rovers until the end of the 2011 Super League season.
Vella who originally signed a three year deal from NRL side Parramatta Eels in 2007, and would have been at the club until the end of 2009, has today extended his stay by committing to the club for a further two years.
Arguably in the prime of his career Vella has a presence on the field that demands respect, consistently performing each week the reliable prop forward has a hugely positive influence on the whole team via his role as club captain.
A key figure in Hull KR's plans for the future Head Coach Justin Morgan is delighted that he has extended his stay. "It's great news that Mick has committed to the club until the end of 2011. Mick has firmly established himself in the side since arriving at Craven Park, he capped a string of magnificent performances by collecting the club's Player of the Year and Players Player of the Year at the end of 2007, which shows the character that he possesses," Morgan stated.
Handed the captaincy of the club earlier this year Vella has relished the opportunity to lead the side both on and off the field and commented: "We have a fantastic set of players that work well together at the club, I feel at home here and thoroughly enjoy playing for Hull Kingston Rovers. I'm looking forward to spending the coming years alongside some great players and coaching staff."
News Source:
http://www.hullkr.co.ukSat November 17, 2007
Source: http://www.hullkr.co.ukCrowned 2007 Player of the Year and Players Player of the Year at the end of this season, Mick Vella has this week been named Hull Kingston Rovers Captain for what promises to be an extremely exciting 2008 season for the Robins.
Former captain James Webster, and new recruits Ben Galea, Clint Newton and Shaun Briscoe will join forces with Vella in helping him lead the squad to victory next year, as Head Coach Justin Morgan also calls on their leadership skills as Senior Players.
Since arriving at Craven Park the NRL star has been a welcomed addition to the Red and Whites, and played a key role in ensuring his side secured Super League status this year.
"James Webster has done a fantastic job for us over the last couple of years and is still very much involved at a senior level; he has tremendous leadership skills and will compliment Mick on his new role. Mick is a player with huge amounts of experience and talent, not only he is highly respected within the game, but was also wiped the board at the Player of The Year Awards Night being voted Players Player of the Year after his first season in Super League, - the highest accolade a player can receive, which demonstrates to me that he is the best man for the job. As a player Mick has great leadership skills and will be instrumental in leading the team to the next level," remarked Head Coach Justin Morgan.
Mick Vella commented:
"I'm very proud to be asked to be captain and feel it a great personal honour. We have a fantastic set of players that work well together and I'm looking forward to working alongside the senior players to face challenges of next season."News sent by:
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 2008 engage English Super League
Hull KR
26 games; 7 tries, 28 points.
[View] Round 1 [10 Feb 08] W 24-22 v St Helens (H). [PR]
[View] Round 2 [16 Feb 08] W 24-20 v Les Catalans (A). [PR]
[View] Round 3 [24 Feb 08] L 28-29 v Warrington (H). [PR]
[View] Round 4 [02 Feb 08] L 12-20 v Leeds (A). [PR]
[View] Round 5 [09 Mar 08] L 20-22 v Wakefield (A). [PR] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 6 [15 Mar 08] W 20-4 v Castleford (H). [PR]
[View] Round 7 [21 Mar 08] W 11-10 v Hull FC (H). [PR]
[View] Round 8 [24 Mar 08] L 12-18 v Wigan (A). [PR]
[View] Round 9 [30 Mar 08] D 24-24 v Huddersfield (H). [PR]
[View] Round 10 [05 Apr 08] L 16-35 v Harlequins (A). [PR]
[View] Round 11 [13 Apr 08] W 20-18 v Bradford (H). [PR]
[View] Round 12 [25 Apr 08] L 22-36 v Leeds (H). [PR]
[View] Round 13 [04 May 08] W 22-17 v Hull FC. [PR]
[View] Round 14 [18 May 08] L 16-50 v Huddersfield (A). [PR]
[View] Round 15 [25 May 08] W 22-8 v Harlequins (H). [PR]
[View] Round 16 [06 Jun 08] L 10-52 v St Helens (A). [PR] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 17 [15 Jun 08] L 20-38 v Warrington (A). [PR]
[View] Round 18 [21 Jun 08] L 18-26 v Wakefield (H). [PR] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 19 [29 Jun 08] L 20-40 v Bradford (A). [PR]
[View] Round 20 [06 Jul 08] L 10-18 v Castleford (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 21 [13 Jul 08] W 39-22 v Wigan (H). [SR]
[View] Round 22 [20 Jul 08] L 18-44 v Hull FC (A). [PR]
[View] Round 23 [01 Aug 08] W 30-16 v Les Catalans (H). [SR] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 24 [10 Aug 08] L 16-40 v Harlequins (H). [SR]
[View] Round 25 [17 Aug 08] W 36-34 v Warrington (A). [SR]
[View] Round 26 [25 Aug 08] L 18-42 v Bradford (A). [SR] 8 Pts; 2t
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2007 engage English Super League
Hull KR
16 games; 1 tries, 4 points.
[View] Round 1 [10 Feb 07] W 14-9 v Wakefield (H). [PR]
[View] Round 2 [18 Feb 07] W 17-10 v Huddersfield (A). [PR]
[View] Round 3 [25 Feb 07] L 10-26 v Harlequins (H). [PR]
[View] Round 4 [02 Mar 07] W 26-16 v Wigan (A). [PR]
[View] Round 5 [10 Mar 07] W 22-20 v Leeds (H). [PR]
[View] Round 6 [18 Mar 07] L 12-30 v Warrington (A). [PR]
[View] Round 7 [23 Mar 07] L 14-42 v St Helens (A). [PR]
[View] Round 8 [06 Apr 07] L 20-34 v Les Catalans (H). [PR]
[View] Round 9 [09 Apr 07] L 14-22 v Hull FC (A). [PR]
[View] Round 11 [22 Apr 07] L 24-28 v Salford City (H). [PR]
[View] Round 12 [27 Apr 07] L 16-28 v Huddersfield (H). [PR]
[View] Round 14 [18 May 07] W 12-10 v Wigan (A). [PR]
[View] Round 17 [17 Jun 07] L 0-40 v St Helens (H). [PR]
[View] Round 23 [12 Aug 07] L 10-28 v Bradford (H). [PR]
[View] Round 24 [17 Aug 07] L 18-34 v Leeds (A). [PR]
[View] Round 27 [16 Sep 07] W 25-24 v Huddersfield (H). [PR] 4 Pts; 1t
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2006 VB NSWRL Premier League
Parramatta Eels
1 tries, 4 points.
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2006 NRL Telstra Premiership
Parramatta Eels
13 games; 2 tries, 8 points.
[View] Round 1 [11 Mar 06] L 6-25 v Knights (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 2 [18 Mar 06] W 22-14 v Warriors (H). [BE]
[View] Round 3 [26 Mar 06] L 10-30 v Broncos (A). [PR] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 5 [09 Apr 06] L 18-44 v Panthers (H). [BE]
[View] Round 8 [30 Apr 06] L 22-23 v Sea Eagles (A). [PR]
[View] Round 9 [06 May 06] L 10-30 v Raiders (H). [BE]
[View] Round 10 [14 May 06] L 18-22 v Bulldogs (A). [BE]
[View] Round 11 [19 May 06] L 20-30 v Panthers (A). [BE]
[View] Round 12 [28 May 06] W 22-20 v Roosters (H). [PR]
[View] Round 13 [02 Jun 06] L 1-8 v Dragons (A). [BE]
[View] Round 14 [11 Jun 06] L 22-34 v Storm (H). [BE]
[View] Round 15 [17 Jun 06] W 30-10 v Rabbitohs (H). [PR]
[View] Finals Week One [10 Sep 06] L 6-12 v Storm (A). [BE]
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2005 NRL Telstra Premiership
Parramatta Eels
14 games; 1 tries, 4 points.
[View] Round 7 [23 Apr 05] W 26-16 v Tigers (H). [BE]
[View] Round 8 [30 Apr 05] L 16-30 v Bulldogs (A). [BE]
[View] Round 9 [08 May 05] W 50-12 v Cowboys (H). [PR]
[View] Round 11 [20 May 05] W 18-12 v Sea Eagles (H). [PR]
[View] Round 13 [05 Jun 05] W 32-22 v Panthers (A). [BE]
[View] Round 14 [11 Jun 05] W 50-0 v Knights (A). [PR]
[View] Round 15 [18 Jun 05] W 28-18 v Warriors (H). [BE]
[View] Round 16 [24 Jun 05] L 8-12 v Roosters (A). [BE]
[View] Round 17 [03 Jul 05] W 52-16 v Souths (H). [PR]
[View] Round 18 [08 Jul 05] W 40-14 v Dragons (H). [BE]
[View] Round 25 [28 Aug 05] W 48-10 v Raiders (H). [PR]
[View] Round 26 [02 Sep 05] W 28-14 v Broncos (H). [PR] 4 Pts; 1t (60th)
[View] Finals Week One [11 Sep 05] W 46-22 v Sea Eagles (H). [BE]
[View] Qualifying Finals [25 Sep 05] L 0-29 v Cowboys. [BE]
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2004 NRL Telstra Premiership
Parramatta Eels
1 games; [View] Round 1 [13 Mar 04] L 14-48 v Bulldogs (A). [PR]
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Vella, Michael
