Joe Mellor
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Full name | Joseph Patrick Mellor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | 28 November 1990 Warrington, Cheshire, England | (age 33)|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 11 st 9 lb (74 kg) [1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Scrum-half, Stand-off | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 15 December 2023 |
Joseph Patrick Mellor (born 28 November 1990)
He previously played for the
Background
Mellor was born in
Club career
Wigan Warriors
Mellor signed as a professional for Wigan from Warrington-based amateur side Latchford. In 2009, Mellor was awarded Man-of-the-Match in the Reserve Grand Final following a fantastic performance. An injury-plagued 2010 meant limited appearances in Wigan's junior teams, however, he did play in the Under-20 Cup Final win over St Helens.
Harlequins RL (loan)
He made his Super League début in rugby league whilst on loan at
Widnes Vikings
On his return to Wigan, Mellor was sent on loan to Widnes along with Dom Crosby and Logan Tomkins. Mellor featured at stand-off for the Chemics, scoring tries in the home fixtures against Barrow and Toulouse Olympique, and a brace away at Barrow.
Mellor was once again loaned to Widnes in 2012, and joined the club on a permanent contract after being released by Wigan at the end of 2012. Since permanently joining Widnes, Mellor improved over his years at the club, being regarded as one of the best players in Super League.[citation needed]
After the departure of captain
Leigh
On 10 November 2020, it was announced that Mellor would join
Salford Red Devils
On 15 Dec 2023 it was reported that he had signed for Salford Red Devils in the Super League on a 2-year deal.[9]
References
- ^ a b c "wiganwarriors.com //90 Joe Mellor". web page. wiganwarriors.com. 2011. Archived from the original on 14 March 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- ^ loverugbyleague
- ^ RLP
- ^ "Leigh confirm signing of Joe Mellor from Toronto Wolfpack". www.loverugbyleague.com. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
- ^ "Featherstone Rovers: 1895 Cup final defeat to Leigh Centurions gives Brian McDermott's side signal of their progress". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.
- ^ "Leigh 44-12 Batley: Centurions seal Super League return with deserved win in Championship Grand Final". www.skysports.com.
- ^ "Challenge Cup final: Hull KR 16-17 Leigh Leopards - Leigh claim first Wembley final win in 52 years". www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Leigh Leopards 2023 season in review". www.leighleopards.co.uk.
- ^ "Salford Red Devils snap up Leigh Leopards veteran: 'A player we have admired for some time'". Love Rugby League. 15 December 2023.
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