Widnes Vikings have completed the signing of Anthony Gelling on a two-year contract from the start of the 2019 season.
The 27-year-old centre returns to Super League after a year in the NRL with the New Zealand Warriors.
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Gelling won a Grand Final and World Club Challenge with Wigan Warriors, before securing his release from the club due to familial reasons.
"I'm delighted to be joining Widnes Vikings," he said.
"Looking at the talent at the club, their players who have re-signed and the young lads who are coming through, I believe that the Vikings have real potential for the seasons ahead.
"Before signing this deal, I spoke in length to [chief executive] James Rule. He shared the club's vision for the coming seasons and I'm very excited to have the opportunity to be part of this.
"Widnes Vikings have had a tough season this year [languishing at the foot of the table], but I know that we can turn this around.
"I am looking forward to linking up with the boys next year in 2019 and to making a difference to the side."
