Price, Steve

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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


Warriors boosted by Price return for Roosters clash
Sat May 24, 2008
by Matthew O'Neill
Source: www.warriors.co.nz

Vodafone Warriors captain Steve Price was today cleared to make his return from a long injury lay-off in tomorrow's 11th-round NRL clash against the Sydney Roosters at Mt Smart Stadium.

Price (34) will lead the team for only the second time this season after being sidelined with a serious hamstring injury since the opening round loss to Melbourne on March 17.

Medical staff had indicated Price would be able to make his return in next weekend's away game against Newcastle but the NRL veteran convinced them he was ready to make his long-awaited comeback tomorrow.

He has completed all training sessions this week without any reaction from the injury and was cleared to play after this morning's final pre-match run.

Playing his 284th match, Price will wear the unfamiliar number of 26 on his jersey.

While Price makes his comeback, two players named in the original squad of 20 on Tuesday have now been ruled out.

Standoff Michael Witt is still troubled by a hip flexor problem that flared up after an unsuccessful penalty goal attempt against Canberra on May 4. And vice-captain Ruben Wiki has been forced out with a rib injury.

The final 17 will be confirmed an hour before kick-off from this squad of 19 players: Patrick Ah Van, Sonny Fai, Nathan Fien, Ian Henderson, Lance Hohaia, Aidan Kirk, Epalahame Lauaki, Micheal Luck, Simon Mannering, Ben Matulino, Russell Packer, Steve Price, Sam Rapira, Jerome Ropati, Grant Rovelli, Malo Solomona, Logan Swann, Brent Tate, Evarn Tuimavave.

News Source: www.warriors.co.nz

Thu March 20, 2008
• Hamstring tear sidelines Price for eight weeks
  
Wed October 3, 2007
• Wiki to captain All Golds - Price, Jones and Vagana to play
  

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