Valentine Holmes (born 24 July 1995) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback or winger for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL and Australia at international level. Valentine Holmes and Edrick Lee scored for the Maroons either side of James Tedesco's response for a 12-6 lead. Some of the tries, some of the defence that he’s pulled off puts him in that little special category of Origin players. The 22-year-old scored four tries for the Rabbitohs after switching from wing to fullback when a hamstring injury ended Latrell Mitchell's season prematurely. Holmes described the move back to Townsville as "an easy decision for me". Archived. 3 years ago. The 2018 series was won by New South Wales, after winning the first 2 games of the series, their first since 2014, and their second since 2005. Xavier Coates scored one of the greatest tries in Origin history for the Maroons in Game Two (Nine) Speaking on Wide World of Sports' Six Tackles with Gus podcast Blues icon Phil Gould suggested Holmes "didn't have the miles in the legs" to lead … Valentine Holmes was unveiled as North Queensland's marquee signing. Overall Holmes has scored 66 tries in 105 NRL games since his 2014 NRL debut with Cronulla. The 25-year-old, who quit the NRL in 2018 to attempt a career in the NFL, has been named at fullback in place of the injured AJ Brimson for the Maroons in next week's game two clash with NSW in Sydney. Valentine Holmes becomes the first player in history to score 5 Tries in a World Cup match. Bio brought to you by Cowboys Leagues Club, -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. "To show that faith in me is awesome and I'll obviously try and show it back when I'm playing.". For those uninitiated in the rigours of the NRL, or who missed State of Origin this year, the name of Valentine Holmes has been thrust down their throats in the past fortnight, and with good reason. "I think given his age and his experience level, he's got the potential to come back a better player," Green said. "Without stating the obvious, we're over the moon about signing him. Holmes has now scored eight tries in five matches for the Maroons, at a strike-rate of 1.6 tries per game. Valentine Holmes and James Tedesco have traded early tries in a tense start to the State of Origin decider. 46. The 2018 State of Origin series was the 37th annual best-of-three series between the Queensland and New South Wales rugby league teams. Holmes has an impressive try-scoring record in the Origin arena with eight tries from just five games played in 2017 and 2018. Waiting 12 months while Holmes pursued an NFL career with the New York Jets was "a little bit uncomfortable at different times" for Cowboys coach Paul Green. ... the Maroons mentor declared Valentine Holmes an automatic selection for this year’s series opener on June 3, … And now the Cowboys have finally landed their man, Green is optimistic about making the returning Kangaroos and Maroons star even better. If there wasn’t enough heat going in to the very first game at the brand new stadium at Townsville then Valentine will add a bit more flavour to it. "It was obviously a big decision on the club's side of view … They had a lot of faith in me, when I was moving overseas they didn't know what I was going to do. Favourite podcast: my millennial money And at the time there was nowhere near the same fanfare around the headgeared half who would become one of the best of all time. Valentine Holmes boasts a remarkable eight tries in five Origin games. "A guy like Val with his skillset and athletic ability can really add an extra dimension to our attack in particular.". Holmes made history for the second week in a … Holmes was a crucial member of the Sharks’ maiden premiership-winning outfit in 2016, scoring 19 tries in 26 games. History shows us… he’s an Origin player. Holmes has scored eight tries in five State of Origin games for Queensland and a remarkable 17 tries in 13 Tests for Australia. Valentine Holmes FOG# 188 Origin Games 7 Games as Captain Years of Service 2017 (2) 2018 (3) 2020 (2) Tries 9 Goals In total, Holmes crossed for 66 tries in his 105 NRL appearances and also booted 51 goals from 69 attempts at a 74 per cent success rate. A year after returning to rugby league, Valentine Holmes is back in Queensland's State of Origin team. Holmes moved south on his own at just 17, battling bouts of homesickness to rise to representative honours and a 2016 premiership. Valentine Holmes is a current professional Rugby League footballer for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL. The No.1 jersey beckons, even with Scott Drinkwater's impressive form at the back in his first season at the club. Queensland star, Valentine Holmes saves the day with an incredible catch. Unfortunately for Holmes, Darius Boyd will almost certainly be preferred as the left winger. A year after returning to rugby league, Valentine Holmes is back in Queensland's State of Origin team. The Maroons have been dealt a double blow ahead of the end-of-season State of Origin series with news Valentine Holmes will be suspended for game one and Kyle Feldt set to undergo surgery. Clocking in at just under seven figures per annum, his contract ranks as one of the biggest in the club's history, though Jason Taumalolo's whopping 10-year, $10 million commitment still sits in pole position. The 24-year-old played 105 NRL games across five seasons for the Cronulla Sharks between 2014 and 2018. Close. Croker4Origin. As it stands the player most likely to miss out in Valentine Holmes, even despite his outstanding Origin record. One famous person you’d like to meet: LeBron James Favourite TV show as a child: Avatar: The Last Airbender To put this into perspective, Origin's leading try scorer Greg Inglis has produced 18 tries in 32 games. Not since Thurston's arrival from the Bulldogs in 2005 has such a seismic signing been made in Townsville. His most recent season in the NRL before departing for the USA was arguably his best. February 5, 2020. Playing the majority of his games at fullback, Holmes scored a remarkable 22 tries in just 26 games in 2018 and led the NRL with 26 line-breaks. "When he left I congratulated him on chasing a dream but I always thought he’d be back sooner rather than later," Greenberg said. Holmes is the only player from the match facing sanction and could be ruled out for the first two Origin games if he chooses to fight the grade one charge at the judiciary next week but is unsuccessful. He also claimed the 2018 Sharks’ Player of the Year and Player’s Player awards. The 2020 State of Origin series was the 39th annual best-of-three series between the Queensland and New South Wales rugby league teams. Valentine Holmes was unveiled as North Queensland's marquee signing on Monday, having inked a six-year deal worth more than $5 million on his return from New York and the NFL. Valentine Holmes scored a hat-trick of tries on only his second State of Origin appearance to help Queensland clinch the 2017 series with a 22-6 win over New South Wales. Family and friends all call the area home, as does his wife Natalia's new business venture – a women's gym opened last year with her sister Brianna, who is also the better half of Cowboys captain Michael Morgan. If the Cowboys fullback takes the early guilty plea he will only be banned for the series opener in Adelaide. His most recent season in the NRL before departing for the USA was arguably his best. "That has proven to be right and he is welcomed back. Holmes was a crucial member of the Sharks’ maiden premiership-winning outfit in 2016, scoring 19 tries in 26 games. Valentine Holmes scored six tries as Australia smashed Fiji 54-6 in their World Cup semi-final on Friday night. The Cowboys have been circling since Holmes first hit the open market in late-2018 despite the Sharks tabling their own lucrative offer, the biggest in their history. The 25-year-old, who quit the NRL in 2018 to attempt a career in the NFL, has been named at fullback in place of the injured AJ Brimson for the Maroons in next week's game two … Childhood celebrity crush: Jennifer Anniston Favourite comedian: Eddie Murphy or Carl Barron For the Cowboys, Holmes has long been the one that got away. ©Grant Trouville/NRL Photos For the Cowboys, Holmes has long been the one that got away. Freak Holmes creates history "It's a very competitive market signing players, particularly young players. Valentine Holmes has scored six tries in the Kangaroos' 54-6 Rugby League World Cup semi-final win over Fiji. Holmes has an impressive try-scoring record in the Origin arena with eight tries from just five games played in 2017 and 2018. It is great to see him back. Posted by. Kalyn Ponga - Queensland Maroons - Game 2, 2018 "Having the training he had over there in the NFL which is probably a bit different to what he is used to playing in the NRL, I think that could be a real opportunity for him and the team as well. The Ampol State of Origin profile of Valentine Holmes including career statistics, season stats, games, tries, goals, tackles and fantasy scores. Holmes has scored four tries in just two games on Queensland’s left edge, demonstrating his incredible ability as a finisher. "It's a perfect fit for all parties," Green said. What is your signature dish to cook: Burrito bowls, Payten plots new Taumalolo role, keeps Holmes options open, 'They'd be intrigued': Holmes backs NRL to break into US market, Holmes on possible conference style for season restart, Holmes on right track to make an impact: Green, You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Fronting the media for the first time in North Queensland colours, Holmes said he did not feel additional pressure from the multimillion-dollar investment made in him by the club. For those uninitiated in the rigours of the NRL, or who missed State of Origin this year, the name of Valentine Holmes has been thrust down their throats in the past fortnight, and with good reason. Valentine Holmes Quiz ... How many tries did Holmes score in his 13 Tests for Australia? NRL CEO Todd Greenberg was pleased to see Holmes back in the Telstra Premiership. "I was always intrigued on coming home and starting my life back home with my family again. But with little game time and no clear pathway to the top level stateside, Holmes is back in his home town and rugby league once more. "As a club part of our ethos is to provide a pathway for North Queensland kids. A local junior and a childhood fan, North Queensland's $1500 junior deal was trumped by a three-year offer from Cronulla in late 2012 – iPhone footage shot by his agent Gavin Orr prompting their interest. In just two weeks Holmes has rewritten the records books – twice – as he claimed 11 tries … Only eight other players have scored nine or more tries in State of Origin history. Valentine Holmes scored six tries as Australia progressed through to the World Cup Final after hammering Fiji 54-6. Holmes is expected to slot straight back into the NRL where he was one of the stars of the game, a State of Origin star with Queensland and a veteran of 13 Tests for the Kangaroos. Before this series, Queensland had won 21 times, NSW 13 times, with two series drawn. A fullback or winger, Holmes has represented the Queensland Maroons and Australian Kangaroos, and currently holds the record for Tries (6) in a Test Match, and Tries in … A year after returning to rugby league, Valentine Holmes is back in Queensland's State of Origin team. "You're not going to keep them all but to be able to give an opportunity for someone like Valentine to come back and represent the region, the team that he supported as a kid, it's a great story.". AJ Brimson all but locked up his spot in the starting side with 140 running metres, a try and tackle bust in a solid debut outing. ", Hess happy to prop up pack but not sure if move is permanent, Taumalolo ready to step up as sole captain without Morgan, Payten praises Cowboys' character as McGuire's Dragons switch looms, 'Rubbish': Holmes laughs off rumours of discontent, Payten: I'd be upset if Holmes was happy on wing, You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Overall Holmes has scored 66 tries … "It wasn't long ago that Valentine was one of the best players in … But he does appreciate the good faith kept in him while on the other side of the globe in another code. AJ Brimson all but locked up his spot in the starting side with 140 running metres, a try and tackle bust in a solid debut outing. Valentine Holmes boasts a remarkable eight tries in five Origin games. "Since I was off contract with the Sharks there was interest from the Cowboys," Holmes said. Playing the majority of his games at fullback, Holmes scored a remarkable 22 tries in just 26 games in 2018 and led the NRL with 26 line-breaks. He's got the potential to come back a better player. Nullifying Cody Walker and Valentine Holmes high on list of State of Origin II to-dos, but here's why that's hard By Jack Snape Posted 26 m minutes ago Sun Sunday 8 … 8 ... Who captained Queensland in Holmes’ debut Origin game in 2017? 10.30pm. 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