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Wests Tigers has today announced the signing of NZ Test forward Adam Blair on a four year deal commencing in 2012.
Rated as one of the world’s best forwards, Blair has already played 22 Test matches for New Zealand and played in three Grand Finals for the Melbourne Storm over the past five years.
A player with terrific ball skills and strong defence, Blair has played 114 NRL matches.
Wests Tigers CEO Stephen Humphreys said the Club was delighted to have secured the services of Blair.
“Adam is a world class forward who has been a key member of the very successful Storm side in recent years,” Humphreys said.
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“His experience, leadership and professionalism will be great assets to our Club.
In further good news for the Club, Wests Tigers has also agreed to terms with two experienced NRL players for 2012.
Current Parramatta centre Joel Reddy has agreed to a contract for the 2012 and 2013 seasons and Penrith prop Matthew Bell will join Wests Tigers for at least the 2012 season.
Reddy has played 90 NRL matches since making his first grade debut for Parramatta in late 2005\. He has established himself as one of the best defensive centres in the NRL in recent years and is also a quality attacking player.
Bell has played 104 matches for Penrith since making his NRL debut in 2006\. A tough and uncompromising prop, Bell is regarded as an excellent worker in both attack and defence.
“The recruitment of one of the game’s best forwards in Adam Blair, along with the depth and experience provided by both Joel and Matthew, will blend very well with the existing and emerging talent we have in the Wests Tigers roster,” Humphreys said.
Adam Blair
DOB: 20/03/1986
Birthplace: Whangarei, NZ
Junior Club: Northland Carvers
Position: Prop
Height 188cm
Weight: 108kg
Rep Honours: 22 Tests for NZ (‘06, ‘08-‘11), Tri Nations (’06), world Cup (’08), Four Nations (’09-‘10), NRL All Star (’10)
Previous Clubs: Melbourne
FG Debut: v Wests Tigers, Leichhardt Oval, 02/04/2006 (Rd 4)
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Joel Reddy
DOB: 08/10/1985
Birthplace: Sydney
Junior Club: Yarrawarrah Tigers
Position: Centre
Height: 191cm
Weight: 96kg
Rep Honours: City Origin 2010
Previous Club: Parramatta
FG Debut: v Bulldogs, Parramatta Stadium, 12/08/2005 (Rd 23)
Matthew Bell
DOB: 30/08/1981
Birthplace: Brisbane
Junior Club: St Brendans
Position: Prop
Height: 190cm
Weight: 106kg
Rep Honours: Nil
Previous Club: Penrith
FG Debut: v Parramatta, CUA Stadium, 19/05/2006 (Rd 11)
Source: Wests Tigers Media Release
Rated as one of the world’s best forwards, Blair has already played 22 Test matches for New Zealand and played in three Grand Finals for the Melbourne Storm over the past five years.
A player with terrific ball skills and strong defence, Blair has played 114 NRL matches.
Wests Tigers CEO Stephen Humphreys said the Club was delighted to have secured the services of Blair.
“Adam is a world class forward who has been a key member of the very successful Storm side in recent years,” Humphreys said.
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“His experience, leadership and professionalism will be great assets to our Club.
In further good news for the Club, Wests Tigers has also agreed to terms with two experienced NRL players for 2012.
Current Parramatta centre Joel Reddy has agreed to a contract for the 2012 and 2013 seasons and Penrith prop Matthew Bell will join Wests Tigers for at least the 2012 season.
Reddy has played 90 NRL matches since making his first grade debut for Parramatta in late 2005\. He has established himself as one of the best defensive centres in the NRL in recent years and is also a quality attacking player.
Bell has played 104 matches for Penrith since making his NRL debut in 2006\. A tough and uncompromising prop, Bell is regarded as an excellent worker in both attack and defence.
“The recruitment of one of the game’s best forwards in Adam Blair, along with the depth and experience provided by both Joel and Matthew, will blend very well with the existing and emerging talent we have in the Wests Tigers roster,” Humphreys said.
Adam Blair
DOB: 20/03/1986
Birthplace: Whangarei, NZ
Junior Club: Northland Carvers
Position: Prop
Height 188cm
Weight: 108kg
Rep Honours: 22 Tests for NZ (‘06, ‘08-‘11), Tri Nations (’06), world Cup (’08), Four Nations (’09-‘10), NRL All Star (’10)
Previous Clubs: Melbourne
FG Debut: v Wests Tigers, Leichhardt Oval, 02/04/2006 (Rd 4)
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Joel Reddy
DOB: 08/10/1985
Birthplace: Sydney
Junior Club: Yarrawarrah Tigers
Position: Centre
Height: 191cm
Weight: 96kg
Rep Honours: City Origin 2010
Previous Club: Parramatta
FG Debut: v Bulldogs, Parramatta Stadium, 12/08/2005 (Rd 23)
Matthew Bell
DOB: 30/08/1981
Birthplace: Brisbane
Junior Club: St Brendans
Position: Prop
Height: 190cm
Weight: 106kg
Rep Honours: Nil
Previous Club: Penrith
FG Debut: v Parramatta, CUA Stadium, 19/05/2006 (Rd 11)
Source: Wests Tigers Media Release
