Harlequins Rugby League winger Chris Melling extends his stay at the club for two years
London based English Rugby League Club, Harlequins Rugby League (Harlequins RL), has confirmed the extension of contract for their star winger, Chris Melling. Officials at the club have confirmed the signing of the new two-year deal with Melling in a statement
released on Tuesday, July 19.
Manchester born Christopher Melling started his professional rugby league career with Wigan Warriors. He signed his first professional two-year contract with the Warriors in 2004. The 26-year-old Melling stayed at Warriors until the 2006 season. During his
stay at the club, he made 13 appearances and scored 46 points for Warriors.
At the end of 2006, he signed his new professional deal with Harlequins RL. The versatile player has played in different positions on the field including fullback, winger and even in a few games as loose forward props.
Melling so far has made 111 appearances and scored 144 points for the Harlequins RL in the Carnegie Challenge Cup and in Engage Super League championships.
Harlequins RL head coach Rob Powell has expressed his delight in the extension of their experienced and versatile player at the club. He added, “Chris has been a fantastic club man since he's been down in London.” Powell has praised Melling’s skills and
particularly praised his performance for the club in the last Super League season.
Chris has expressed his satisfaction on signing the extension of the contract that will take his stay at the club to seven years. He added, “I'm over the moon really, It's good to have that bit of security.”
Chris has expressed his disappointment at the fact that he could not help Harlequins RL finish strongly on the League table. However, he added that he is satisfied with his own performance, and he will play his part to help the club strongly finish the season
on the Super League tables in the next two seasons.
Chris further added, “I suppose the club's going through a transition period, developing an identity and building a culture. Everyone wants results yesterday but these things take time and I'm just enjoying being part of it and seeing the young lads developing
and coming through.”
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