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Chris Melling
Personal information
Full name Christopher Melling
Date of birth September 21, 1984 (1984-09-21) (age 23)
Place of birth Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Ashton-in-Makerfield (or archaically Ashton-in-the-Willows) is a town both in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester Greater Manchester is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2 England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland 75 m)
Weight 14 st 2 lbs (90 kg)
Nickname(s) Utility, Mello, Curtis, Harry Potter
Club information
Position(s) Full-back / Wing / Centre
Current club Harlequins RL
Number 15
Youth clubs
Years Club
Ashton, Hindley
Senior clubs*
Years Club Apps (points)
2004 ‐ 06
2007 ‐		 Wigan Warriors
Harlequins RL		 13 (46)
20 (16)
Representative teams
2007 ‐ Great Britain 1 (0)

* Professional club appearances and points
counted for domestic first grade only. A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench See Harlequin FC for the sister rugby union club Harlequins Rugby League is a Rugby league club representing the greater London Wigan Warriors Rugby League Football Club is a professional Rugby league club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. See Harlequin FC for the sister rugby union club Harlequins Rugby League is a Rugby league club representing the greater London Great Britain was traditionally one of the major national teams playing Rugby league.

Chris Melling, born 21st September, 1984 in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire, is an English rugby league player. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Ashton-in-Makerfield (or archaically Ashton-in-the-Willows) is a town both in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester The English people (from the adjective in Englisc) are a Nation and Ethnic group native to England who predominantly speak English History See also History of rugby league The grass roots of rugby league can be traced to early football history, through the playing of ball games

Melling plays for Harlequins RL in the European Super League. See Harlequin FC for the sister rugby union club Harlequins Rugby League is a Rugby league club representing the greater London

Chris Melling's position of choice is as a full-back. A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench He can also operate on the wing, in the centres or at hooker. A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench

Melling is a Great Britain international. Great Britain was traditionally one of the major national teams playing Rugby league.

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Wigan Warriors

Melling is a former Wigan Senior Academy captain who made several appearance for the Wigan first team. Senior Academy The Senior Academy is the highest tier in the Youth Development system

In Super League 2004 it had seemed that Melling's career was in doubt following a serious knee injury suffered playing for Wigan against Leeds at Headingley. Wigan Warriors Rugby League Football Club is a professional Rugby league club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. Leeds Rhinos, or informally Leeds or Rhinos, are an English professional Rugby league football club based in Leeds Headingley Stadium is a sporting complex in the Leeds suburb of Headingley in West Yorkshire, England. [1] Melling had been seen as a future star before having his season ended by a cruciate ligament injury. An injury to the Anterior cruciate ligament can be a debilitating musculoskeletal injury seen most often in athletes [2]

Upon his return to first team action in 2005 Chris made a further 10 first grade appearances for the JJB club before picking up another knee injury requiring further surgery. engage Super League X is the official name of 2005 's Super League season The JJB Stadium (often referred to as The JJB) is a sports stadium located within the Robin Park Complex in Newtown Wigan, Lancashire. The knee is the lower extremity Joint connecting the Femur, Patella, and the Tibia. Surgery (from the χειρουργική cheirourgikē, via chirurgiae meaning "hand work" is a medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental [3]

Melling returned to full fitness in 2006, but found first team opportunities limited, due to the emergence of Chris Ashton at the club. Chris Ashton, born 29 March 1987 in Wigan, Greater Manchester, is an English Rugby union player [4]

Chris Melling moved into the hooking role in Wigan's academy, impressing enough to be voted as the U'21 Academy 'Player of the Year' for 2006. A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Senior Academy The Senior Academy is the highest tier in the Youth Development system [5]

He left Wigan to pursue regular first team football. History See also History of rugby league The grass roots of rugby league can be traced to early football history, through the playing of ball games

Harlequins RL

Melling was initially signed as a back-up hooker to Chad Randall[6], however the Great Britain international has made full back position his own. Chad Randall, born 30 December 1980 in Manly New South Wales, is an Australian Rugby league player Great Britain was traditionally one of the major national teams playing Rugby league. A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench He has been compared to Wade McKinnon with the youngster being defensively solid and dependable, with an eye for a gap bringing the ball out in attack. Wade McKinnon is a Rugby league player in the NRL. He is currently playing for the New Zealand Warriors after having spent three seasons playing for [7]

His move to Harlequins RL was to have seen the youngster undergo a positional change with a move to hooker. See Harlequin FC for the sister rugby union club Harlequins Rugby League is a Rugby league club representing the greater London [8] He had been previously employed throughout the backline, with most of his first team appearances coming as an outside back.

Melling has impressed in 2007[9], starting games at full-back and throughout the backline and scoring four tries.

In May 2007 Chris Melling agreed to a new two-year deal with Harlequins Rugby League, midway through his first season at the Twickenham Stoop. The Stoop in the western suburbs of London, England, officially the Twickenham Stoop Stadium, is the home stadium of both Harlequins rugby union [10] This will keep Melling in the capital until 2009. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. [11]

He is seen as the emerging star at the London club, with Harlequins RL investing in young British talent. See Harlequin FC for the sister rugby union club Harlequins Rugby League is a Rugby league club representing the greater London [12]

Representative Football

In June 2007 Melling was called up to the Great Britain squad[13][14][15] and wore the number 1 shirt in the Test match against France. Great Britain was traditionally one of the major national teams playing Rugby league. A typical Rugby league team consists of thirteen players on the field plus four substitutes on the bench Test cricket is the longest form of the Sport of Cricket. It has long been considered the ultimate test of playing ability between cricketing nations The France national rugby league team represent France in international Rugby league tournaments [16]

Melling was joined in the Great Britain Test side by Quins teammate Paul Sykes. Great Britain was traditionally one of the major national teams playing Rugby league. See Harlequin FC for the sister rugby union club Harlequins Rugby League is a Rugby league club representing the greater London Paul Sykes, born 11 August, 1981 in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire is an English Rugby league player [17]

Melling made his Great Britain debut in the 42-14 victory over the French on June 22nd 2007, despite carrying an injury. The France national rugby league team represent France in international Rugby league tournaments [18][19][20]

Melling is also a youth level international for England. The England national rugby league team represent England in international Rugby league football tournaments [21]

Away from football

Melling is a qualified Physiotherapist after studying at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston,[22] graduating in June 2006. The University of Central Lancashire (or UCLan) is a University based in Preston, UK, which until January 2007 had additional Campuses Preston ( ˈprɛstən is a city and local government district in Lancashire, England, located on the River Ribble. [23] Melling hopes to set up his own physiotherapy practise in the future. [24]

References

  1. ^ Leeds 36-24 Wigan. BBC (2004-03-19). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Retrieved on 2007-05-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the
  2. ^ Wigan duo agree fresh deals. BBC (2004-08-25). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Retrieved on 2007-07-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to
  3. ^ Chris Melling. Quins (2007-07-22). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Retrieved on 2007-07-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of
  4. ^ Melling ready to make Wigan pay again for mistake. Independent (2007-06-08). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Retrieved on 2007-07-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of
  5. ^ League Playing squad 2006/2007. Quins (2007-07-22). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Retrieved on 2007-07-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of
  6. ^ Harlequins swoop for British trio. BBC (2006-09-21). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Retrieved on 2007-06-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for
  7. ^ Sykes and Melling make the GB squad. Quins (2007-06-20). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Retrieved on 2007-06-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce.
  8. ^ Quins land young British trio. Quins RL (2006-09-21). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Retrieved on 2007-06-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for
  9. ^ Melling call-up a sign of the times. BBC (2007-06-15). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Retrieved on 2007-06-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history
  10. ^ New deal for Melling. Quins. co. uk (2007-05-29). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Retrieved on 2007-05-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the
  11. ^ Lester, Joanna: "Joanna Lester chats to two stars who are particularly familiar with today's opposition. . . ", game on!, Harlequins RL v Wigan Warriors, p41, 2nd June 2007
  12. ^ Club-by-club guide: Harlequins. Sportinglife (2007-07-22). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Retrieved on 2007-07-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of
  13. ^ Eight new faces in Lions squad. BBC (2007-06-12). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Retrieved on 2007-06-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath.
  14. ^ Melling and Sykes named in GB squad. Quins RL (2007-06-13). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Retrieved on 2007-06-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for
  15. ^ What our GB player has to say. Quins RL (2007-06-13). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Retrieved on 2007-06-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for
  16. ^ New-look GB select five new caps. BBC (2007-06-20). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Retrieved on 2007-06-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun.
  17. ^ Melling and Sykes to play at Headingley. Quins (2007-06-20). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Retrieved on 2007-06-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun.
  18. ^ Great Britain 42-14 France. BBC (2007-06-22). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Retrieved on 2007-06-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place
  19. ^ Hungry Lions Please Smith. SportingLife (2007-06-22). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Retrieved on 2007-06-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place
  20. ^ Morley finally gets on scoresheet as Smith's new-look turn up trumps. Guardian (2007-06-23). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Retrieved on 2007-07-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
  21. ^ Langley Leads GB to Victory. Bradford (2002-12-09). See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Retrieved on 2007-07-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of
  22. ^ Wigan Player Profile. Wigan (2007-07-22). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Retrieved on 2007-07-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of
  23. ^ Lester, Joanna: "Joanna Lester chats to full back and budding physiotherapist Chris Melling", game on!, Harlequins RL v Wakefield, p41, 14th April 2007
  24. ^ Lester, Joanna: "Joanna Lester chats to full back and budding physiotherapist Chris Melling", game on!, Harlequins RL v Wakefield, p41, 14th April 2007

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