Mellars released from Warriors and joins Sharks

[PJ]

I think letting Goldy go would be a mistake.

He has shown more aptitude and flair than a certain other back and I think he will get a lot better.

 

[Sharkies all the Way]

McGoldrick has shown he is a quality player, but if Mellars performs are we gona expect Vagana to be dropped? I doubt it, he has extreme talent it just hasnt shown yet, but it will, and when it does other clubs should watch out. Its an interesting situation but IMO I'd prefer to have a Mellars Vagana combination than a McGoldrick Vagana combination, if McGolrick leaves, good for him.

 

[PJ]

What's wrong with McGoldrik on the wing?

And if Mellars is so great why hasn't he cracked it with the Warriors? I've only heard about him and never seen him play.

 

[Jimbo]

Goldy has enough toe to cut it on the wing.

1. Peach
2. Rieck/Simmo
3. Vagana
4. Mellars
5. McGoldrick

Very Handy...

 

[JemimaPuddleduck]

first word of Mr Mellars coming was in April

the duck had a view or two of him betwen then and now.

of interest is that in the few games he played around May Mr Anderson had him being used as a forward in attack and a winger in defence

more versatility here than meets the eye. a real good get.

BTW he's only 20 years old

 

[Sharkies all the Way]

I did suggest McGoldrick on the wing :? . But if he is considering changing clubs Im sure he would prefer to change to play in the centres as opposed to stay on the wing. I dont know to much about Mellars really either, but from what Ive heard he is an up and coming centre who has a bit of size about him. About him not cracking it with the warriors, the entire club is down the s**t shoot, so I dont think that is any test or gage on Mellars ability

 

[Jimbo]

So that's Vagana, Lomu and now Mellars. We'll be fielding the NZ test team before too long!!

 

[NthCronullaLocal]

Yeah i would have thought that with the improvement McGoldrick has shown the club would have thought it would be worthwhile keeping him but it sounds as if he isnt a priority.

It kind of makes sense though a little if they have bought Mellars and if i am correct in assuming they are looking for another outside back (Maybe the inner tube can help me out!).

Next year we will have:

Merrit
Simmons
Mellars
Kent
Vagana
Pelo
Another outside back???
who can all play center/wing

If you think of it that way there probably is not enough room for McGoldrick.

 

[shadowboxer]

i agree about mcgold. I bagged him early on but he has been performing well. I cant see mr rogers cutting him.

 

[Genius Freak]

So theoretically, Mellars could play for us against his old club next week....

 

[Jimbo]

So theoretically, Mellars could play for us against his old club next week....

Provided he gets over his injury, yes

 

[Genius Freak]

What injury does he have? (I skimmed most of the posts, and it's easier just to ask)

 

[Jimbo]

Some sort of tendon problem in his hand. Expected back for round 18

 

[Special K]

Mellars can play wing aswell. If he wants to be with Nige then stick him outside of him. I hear his defence at wing isn't so good but with some work he could turn good.. I like the idea of Nige with a massive winger outside of him.

 

[Genius Freak]

They'd have to get the ball off Bailey first.

 

[blueshark]

Well the warriors dont seem to woried about it.

 

[Alan Shore]

None of them rate him. The guy should have potential though so maybe a change of environment will get that out. Hopefully not a dud signing.

 

[Special K]

Not many Cronulla fans rate Bird either but he might develop in a few years... It is all relative

Don't forget about the list of players the Warriors didn't rate including the two at penrith.

 

[lolesi]

Go vincey!

 

[Iafeta]

Here's hoping Vince improves his attitude a heck of a lot.

To the above talking about him getting a start in Premier League, don't bank on it, Vince is not a happy camper when he does not IMMEDIATELY crack first grade. He whines, whinges, grimmaces, then asks for a release, begs some more, gets some grade experience, buggers up completely, gets dropped, whines, whinges, asks for a release. There'll be no McGoldrick/Vagana combo with Mellars clinging on, Mellars has made it clear he expects first grade action pretty much straightaway at the Sharks and to be a Kiwi by year end.

He's a heck of a talent, he's not quick over the first 10-20 metres as you have to be in rugby league, but over 100 he's no slouch and he can hit a hole. He's big, but has extreme problems handling the high ball (A trial v Penrith this year had people in disbelief over his lack of skill under the high pill), and he's woeful on goal line defence when defending out wide. He can't read a play. He CAN tackle, once he's in nice and close to the action his technique is very good, but he just can't read a play well enough out wide. Ruben Wiki toyed with him last year ending his initial first grade run, then Manly gob smacked him a few weeks ago in his last appearance for the Warriors.

Don't get me wrong, these would be my thoughts if he was still with the club, but, he's got a lot of attitude changes to learn. If you could get him to resist the urge to be thinking of Vince playing first grade week in week out and instead having Vince contribute to whats best for the Sharks, be it in Premier League or first grade, and could blood him in Premier League for a few months, you're onto something. There he could sort of his defensive weaknesses out wide, his frailties under the high ball, work on his acceleration. If you can do that, coupled with his natural strength you have a very, very, very fine footballer who will from there hopefully achieve his goals internationally.

Hope he goes well. I really do because I like to see young Kiwis come up and succeed.