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  Wade MCKINNON [Player Stats] + Submit additional information or a correction to this player 
Price and McKinnon extend contracts with Warriors Sat May 31, 2008 by Matthew O'Neill Source: www.warriors.co.nz Captain Steve Price and fullback Wade McKinnon have extended their stays with the Vodafone Warriors. Just back from a long lay-off with a hamstring injury, 34-year-old Price will lead the Vodafone Warriors' NRL campaign next year, adding a fifth season to his time at Mount Smart Stadium. And McKinnon (27) has signed a new two-year deal which will keep him at the club until the end of the 2011 season. McKinnon's contract extension comes at a time when he and the club's medical staff are now highly optimistic that he'll be able to return from his season-threatening knee injury before the end of the 2008 campaign. The contract announcements follow confirmation that Brisbane winger-fullback Denan Kemp (21) will join the club on a two-year deal for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. He marked his signing by scoring four tries in the Broncos' 30-26 win over Parramatta on Friday night, boosting his tally to nine tries in nine matches so far this year. Price, who made his 285th NRL appearance against Newcastle last night, was thrilled to sign a new deal for a 16th season in the competition. "I'm so pleased to have another year with the Vodafone Warriors," he said. "It was a great move for our family to come to Auckland (in 2005) and I'm excited about being able to add another season onto my time with the club. It's a real boost after coming back from injury last week. "Our medical staff did a brilliant job getting me back on the field and I'm really looking forward to doing all I can to help the team from now on." McKinnon is also set to have five seasons with the Vodafone Warriors after signing his new deal. With Price, he was one of the club's best players in 2007, making a huge impression in his debut year in Auckland. He needed a knee reconstruction after damaging anterior cruciate ligaments in his right knee in a trial match against Newcastle in February. It was originally thought he'd be out for the season but Vodafone Warriors team doctor John Mayhew has indicated McKinnon is now in line to return to the field before the end of the season. "Wade has worked really hard and has made much better progress than expected," he said. "While we can't put a date on it, we are now optimistic he'll be back on the field later in the season." For his part, McKinnon has been delighted with his recovery and his long-term future with the club. "The medical team have been doing a fantastic job. I've got a lot to thank them for and, if things keep going the way they are, I'd like to think I'll be ready to play again before this season is over," he said. "It has been really frustrating for me being unable to be out there with the boys but I'm still really enjoying it here and I couldn't be happier knowing I'm now set to stay until the end of the 2011 season." Coach Ivan Cleary welcomed both players being signed on new deals. "Steve has been such an important player for us ever since he arrived at the club and he still has plenty to offer," he said. "Wade showed last year why we were so keen to recruit him. It's disappointing he hasn't been able to play so far this season but hopefully he'll be back before the end of the season." Whenever McKinnon does return, his first match back will be especially poignant. Not only will it mark his comeback from a major operation but it will also be his 100th NRL appearance. Price is also in sight of a milestone, one of the biggest in the game. After last night's outing - his 63rd for the Vodafone Warriors - he needs 15 more to join a list of just nine players who have reached the 300-game barrier in the competition's 100-year history. STEVE PRICE Born: March 12, 1974 Birthplace: Dalby, Queensland Position: Prop Height: 193cm Weight: 107kg Junior Club: Newtown Lions (Toowoomba) NRL Debut: Canterbury v Balmain, Belmore Sports Ground, July 3, 1994 (Round 14) Club Debut: Vodafone Warriors v Manly, Ericsson Stadium, March 13, 2005 (Round 1) Club Number: 121 NRL Career: 285 appearances, 1994-2008: Bulldogs: 222 games, 1994-2004 Vodafone Warriors: 63 games, 2005-2008 NRL Points: 124 (21 tries): Representative: 11 Tests for Kangaroos, 1998-2007 23 Origin matches for Queensland, 1998-2007 All Golds 2007 Educated: Harristown State High School, Toowoomba (Queensland) * NRL appearances includes match v Newcastle, May 31, 2008 WADE McKINNON Born: February 12, 1981 Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales Position: Fullback Height: 183cm Weight: 91kg Junior Club: St Clair (Sydney) NRL Debut: Souths v Roosters, Aussie Stadium, March 15, 2002 (Round 1) Club Debut: Vodafone Warriors v Parramatta, Mt Smart Stadium, March 17, 2007 (Round 1) Club Number: 132 NRL Career: 99 appearances, 2002-2007: South Sydney: 26 games, 2002-2003 Parramatta: 51 games, 2004-2006 Vodafone Warriors: 22 games, 2007 NRL Points: 132 (33 tries) Educated: Terra Sancta College (Sydney); Westfields Sports High School (Sydney) News Source: www.warriors.co.nz McKinnons knee surgery goes well Tue February 26, 2008 Source: www.warriors.co.nz Vodafone Warriors fullback Wade McKinnon is recovering after a successful operation on his injured right knee today. Scans last week revealed the 27-year-old had suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage in a 22nd minute collision with Newcastle winger Aquila Uate in the February 15 trial at North Harbour Stadium. Vodafone Warriors doctor John Mayhew said the operation had gone as expected. "After seeing the scans the view was that Wade would need a knee reconstruction and that's exactly how it played out today," he said. "(Surgeon) Barry Tietjens said it was a routine operation that had gone according to plan. "The recovery and rehabilitation process after surgery like this is expected to be in the range of six and nine months." McKinnon spent a few days with family in Sydney before returning to Auckland last night for this morning's operation. News sent by: www.warriors.co.nz
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