Young star Atelea Vea, along with Dragon - Chase Stanley, has found a new home in Melbourne.
MajorLeague has received word that the Melbourne Storm have secured the signatures of both; Atelea Vea from the Cronulla Sharks and Chase Stanley from the St. George Illawarra Dragons.
Both of these players are huge talents with a whole lot of potential. So much so that Melbourne coaches, Craig Bellamy and Stephen Kearney have had a firm eye on the pair for the past 12-18 months.
The 22 year old Vea made his debut with Cronulla 6 weeks ago and has impressed since, posting solid numbers for the Sharks. Vea has seen an average of 50 minutes of game time yet has still managed to display a strong, workhorse attitude with an average of 30 tackles & 8 runs per game. His contribution in Cronulla’s ‘engine room’ has been fantastic, as they have won 4 of the 7 games he has played this season.
Chase Stanley is no stranger to anyone in rugby league circles, the talented centre has been the focus of many fans ever since he burst on to the scene as a school student at Endeavour High. Stanley was given plenty of game time in 2008, where he displayed flashes of brilliance yet the young centre has only managed 3 first grade appearance in 2009. His performance against Penrith in round 12 was none-the-less brilliant and showed fans exactly what he is capable of. Stanley’s opportunites at the Dragons have been relatively limited, as the chance to settle in to the one position has not come. There is no doubt though that under the first class coaching staff at the Storm, he will have every chance to see his natural ability bloom into stardom.
It is believed that both players sought their deals at Melbourne through player manager; Lance Thompson. The former ‘Dragon’ & ‘Shark’ has been managing Stanley for numerous years now, and came in to contact with Vea as he coached him in Cronulla’s NSW Cup side last year.
The two players may now struggle to see time in the top grade this season after penning the new agreements. Since signing last night, Vea has already been dropped from the Cronulla side and will play NSW Cup this week.
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Well a week later and still no announcements. Someone jump the gun?
Haha nah mate, just got the scoop well and early.
are you 100% sure it will happen as i read on:
http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-league/mathew-heads-contract-with-red-and-whites-in-doubt/1567829.aspx
Chase “is still caught in a contract wrangle with the Dragons.
Stanley is signed to the club until the end of next season, however he is interested in gaining an early release to join Melbourne.
The 20-year-old former Kiwi international was dropped after round one and while initially indicating he wanted to stay at the club long-term, he now appears destined to join the Storm.
Doust said at this stage he expected Stanley to be part of the Dragons squad next season, however Stanley’s manager Lance Thompson said the situation was far from resolved.
“We still haven’t sorted it out with St George yet. Hopefully we’ll have it sorted out soon,” Thompson said”
Told you I had it right 😉 Haha.