Warriors sign exciting Bronco
May 29th 2008 03:38
Young Brisbane winger-fullback Denan Kemp has been signed by the Vodafone Warriors for the 2009 and 2010 NRL seasons.
After missing the Broncos’ first two matches of the year, the 21-year-old has played in each of the side’s last eight games (mainly on the wing), scoring five tries.
Just days after his 20th birthday, he made a spectacular NRL debut at fullback against Manly last year when he ran 75 metres for a try voted one of the season’s best.
Also able to play in the centres – which he has done for Brisbane this year – Kemp will link up with former Brisbane team-mate and first-year Vodafone Warrior Brent Tate.
“I’m excited about moving to Auckland to join the Vodafone Warriors. It’s a really good club with a great coaching staff and squad,” said Kemp from Brisbane.
“I’ve spoken to Tatey about living in New Zealand and he’s been really helpful. He told me he loves it there.
“I’ve been shown around the place and I like what I’ve seen. It’s a brilliant set-up.
“My focus is on this year with the Broncos but I’m also looking forward to coming over later in the year.”
Coach Ivan Cleary said Kemp had all the qualities the Vodafone Warriors needed from an outside back.
“He’ll certainly give us pace, a really good work ethic and he’s also a goal kicker,” he said.
A Gold Coast product, Kemp is a former Australian junior soccer representative. He’ll link up with the Vodafone Warriors for their 2008-09 off-season training programme.
DENAN KEMP
Born: May 11, 1987
Birthplace: Gold Coast, Queensland
Position: Fullback/wing
Height: 180cm
Weight: 87kg
Junior Club: Brisbane Wests
NRL Debut: Brisbane v Manly, Brookvale Oval, May 21, 2007 (Round 10)
NRL Career: 12 appearances (2007-2008)
NRL Points: 24 (6 tries)
Representative: Australian junior soccer representative
After missing the Broncos’ first two matches of the year, the 21-year-old has played in each of the side’s last eight games (mainly on the wing), scoring five tries.
Denan Kemp
Just days after his 20th birthday, he made a spectacular NRL debut at fullback against Manly last year when he ran 75 metres for a try voted one of the season’s best.
Also able to play in the centres – which he has done for Brisbane this year – Kemp will link up with former Brisbane team-mate and first-year Vodafone Warrior Brent Tate.
“I’m excited about moving to Auckland to join the Vodafone Warriors. It’s a really good club with a great coaching staff and squad,” said Kemp from Brisbane.
“I’ve spoken to Tatey about living in New Zealand and he’s been really helpful. He told me he loves it there.
“I’ve been shown around the place and I like what I’ve seen. It’s a brilliant set-up.
“My focus is on this year with the Broncos but I’m also looking forward to coming over later in the year.”
Coach Ivan Cleary said Kemp had all the qualities the Vodafone Warriors needed from an outside back.
“He’ll certainly give us pace, a really good work ethic and he’s also a goal kicker,” he said.
A Gold Coast product, Kemp is a former Australian junior soccer representative. He’ll link up with the Vodafone Warriors for their 2008-09 off-season training programme.
DENAN KEMP
Born: May 11, 1987
Birthplace: Gold Coast, Queensland
Position: Fullback/wing
Height: 180cm
Weight: 87kg
Junior Club: Brisbane Wests
NRL Debut: Brisbane v Manly, Brookvale Oval, May 21, 2007 (Round 10)
NRL Career: 12 appearances (2007-2008)
NRL Points: 24 (6 tries)
Representative: Australian junior soccer representative
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