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Patrician Brothers coach Peter Ross said Ricky Stuart already had "big wraps" on the Blacktown boy and "intentions of breaking him into the NRL as a centre" ...

Source: http://www.blacktownadvocate.com.au/article/2008/06/11/2278_sports.html

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Christine O'Maley
11Jun08

REMEMBER these names: Albert Kelly and Matthew Wright.

The 17-year-old Patrician Brothers students have the backing of the likes of Ricky Stuart as the next big thing in rugby league and they'll hopefully be making us proud in the Origin opener at Brisbane tonight.

Both have added selection in the NSW under 18 squad to their long list of achievements. Before they turned 15, the league fanatics were both selected in the national Catholic team and have since played numerous games for their state.

It's not even the first time Kelly has played at Suncorp Stadium although he said it was the first time the stadium would be packed to its 65,000-seat capacity.

"I reckon I'll feed off the pressure," the Kempsey-born five-eighth said.

Wright, who plays in the centres, said he was expecting a "tough, physical game" and planned to score a few tries to bring home glory for the Blues.

Neither of the boys need to prove themselves, with Kelly already training with Parramatta although he might feel a little family pressure being cousin to one of the games best players, Greg Inglis and Wright begins a three year contract with Cronulla next year.

Patrician Brothers coach Peter Ross said Ricky Stuart already had "big wraps" on the Blacktown boy and "intentions of breaking him into the NRL as a centre".

"They've also got plans to incorporate him (Kelly) into the NRL team in the near future. He's a very agile, fit athlete with plenty of ball skills and a great support game," Ross added.

 

[Pomeroy#3]

Mathew Wright

Here's a pic of our new recruit, Matthew Wright! (he is the one on the right)

 

[Captain O]

sounds very promising hopefully he might be the next ET for us. we really need another centre so we can get rid of simmons

 

[Pomeroy#3]

sounds very promising hopefully he might be the next ET for us. we really need another centre so we can get rid of simmons

He definately doesn't play like ET:nodlaugh (I know what you meant), we can only hope he has as much success in FG (for us) as ET did.

 

[chunk67]

albert kelly is awesome, ive played against him!!!

 

[our_footy]

WRIGHT STARS IN UNDER 18 WIN

NEW South Wales winger Matthew Wright scored a hat-trick tonight as the Blues defeated Queensland 34-12 in the Under 18 match at Suncorp Stadium.

The classy NSW team piled on 22 unanswered points in the second half to record a comprehensive victory.

But the match was delicately poised at the break, with the half-time scoreline of 12-all reflective of the tight opening exchanges.

New South Wales drew first blood in the third minute when a slick backline movement netted a try for the flying Wright.

But Queensland struck back in the 14th minute with a spectacular try. Young Norths Devils winger Ryan Tongia leapt high into the air to secure possession from a kick before offloading a freakish pass to Gerard Beale.

Beale displayed ultra quick reflexes to ground the ball amid a flurry of NSW bodies.

New South Wales dominated the opening stages of the second half, with tries from Lachlan Coote and Mitchel Johnson.

Queensland came close to getting back within striking distance when classy halfback Ben Hunt nearly executed a try from superb chip kick.

GO THE BLUES & READ MORE HERE

 

[our_footy]

Matthew Wright can also kick a goal or two, this photo i took is from the nsw ccc trials a couple weeks ago

there will be a couple more photos of both albert & matthew soon

Matthew Wright passing the footy

Albert Kelly going for the ball at the NSW CCC trials

See more photos of the NSW CCC Under 18's in action here

Albert Kelly in action for NSW CCC U18's Vs WestsTiger Cubs at Leichhardt Oval

 

[bort]

Matthew Wright can also kick a goal or two, this photo o took is from the nsw ccc trials a couple weeks ago

there will be a couple more photos of both albert & matthew soon

Matthew Wright passing the footy

Albert Kelly going for the ball at the NSW CCC trials

See more photos of the NSW CCC Under 18's in action here

Albert Kelly in action for NSW CCC U18's Vs WestsTiger Cubs at Leichhardt Oval

ah crap, i might be playing against ccc later this year

 

[our_footy]

hope u do bort, then we can see some photos of u playing & hopefully not getting smashed m8, are u in the wa side?

 

[bort]

hope u do bort, then we can see some photos of u playing & hopefully not getting smashed m8, are u in the wa side?

haha nah i think they are coming here later and playing our state side and two of our colts (20s) sides. so they might be playing my colts
i think we will get towelled up big time, not as bad as the state side though, they are crap

 

[our_footy]

MORE PHOTO'S of MATTHEW WRIGHT

Here are a couple from this years SG Ball game SHARKS Vs panthers at SHARK PARK

check out the action : Sharks v Panthers SG BALL '08

check out the action : Sharks v Panthers Matthews Cup '08

 

[Pomeroy#3]

Apparently Penrith were looking to turn Matty into a backrower.

 

[our_footy]

Matty Wright, Tommy Hancock & Wade Graham in action for the NSW U18's vs QLD at SunCorp Stadium

 

[brad]

this signing is looking real nice for the future

 

[Pomeroy#3]

Matt Wright made his debut for Penrith against Brisbane in the Toyota Cup on Friday night. He played fullback. Ill post up his stats when they come through.

 

[Pomeroy#3]

Matt Wright stats in NYC: Penrith V Brisbane

Runs: 12 for 126m
Tackle Breaks: 5
Tackles (Missed): 8 (3)
Errors: 0

I might be heading down to watch Penrith V Parra, so if I go I'll post up a match report on Matty Wright and John Mannah.

 

[brad]

not a bad debut. has he got much experiance at fullback

 

[Pomeroy#3]

He's played the majority of his career at centre. Last year he played fullback for Patrician Brothers Blacktown in the school boys and went very well. He's been named back in the centres this week for Penrith in NYC. He's one of those players brad that is just a good footy player doesn't matter where you play him, in the centres, fullback or even wing or 5/8. Promising prospect for us!

 

[Pomeroy#3]

Matt Wright #4
- Played left centre, played fullback for the last 5 or so mins at the end of the game.
- Had some nice touches and scored a try from a cross field kick.
- Blew a try though, needed to just pass it to his open winger but went himself and got the ball stripped 1 on 1. Led to a Parra try at the end.
- Solid in defence.
- Good size for a 17 yr old, will go better again next season with a good off season with us.
- Kicked 5/8 I think with the boot.

John Mannah #10
- Great size and work rate.
- Scored 3 tries, I only remember the 2, 1 was in Panthers 10 and he carries 3 players over the line to score, and the 2nd was about 25 m out from Panthers line, dummy to his left, straightened up, busted the line and scored a very good solo try.
- Played about 40-45 mins, with a good off season getting even stronger and fitter he may be pushing FG with us.
- Parra's best forward for mine.

A thread on John Mannah can be found here

 

[teflon77]

I noticed those names in the paper today Poms and got a little exicted for the future. Thanks for taking in the hards yards for these reports mate.