Hull KR's Sean Gleeson: I can be best in Super League
SEAN Gleeson is determined to make himself the standout centre in Super League for Hull KR next year.
The 24-year-old reported for training with his new club this week, having signed from the Salford City Reds.
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Hull KR's Sean Gleeson with Michael Dobson
Determined to make the most of his new start, he believes it has come as his career hits its peak.
And he is hoping working alongside coach Craig Sandercock will take his game to a new level.
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"I want to be the best centre in the competition," Gleeson told the Mail.
"I'm approaching 25 so I should be at the peak of my career. I want to be the fittest back in the squad and try and beat my fitness records from my past seasons, which I have brought with me.
"I signed a three-year deal so I'm hoping I can be the best centre in the competition during my time here.
"I'm hoping our fans will see the best of me."
Gleeson, who has scored 34 tries in 113 Super League games for Wigan, Wakefield and Salford, has been impressed with what he has seen so far from his coach and at Craven Park.
"The facilities here are great," said Gleeson.
"Everything is at the same place and it's professional, and that's what I need.
"When I was at Salford we didn't have our own facilities and we had to train at Leigh.
"That was a bit unprofessional so it's good to have your own base.
"The first day of pre-season training was tough, but that's what you expect. It's about getting our fitness levels up, which makes you feel good about yourself."
Gleeson is one of seven new signings now announced by the club for the forthcoming season as they look to turn around their disappointing season last time out.
The Irish international is seen as a direct replacement for former New Zealand international Jake Webster, who joined Castleford.
But he faces tough competition from within the squad, as Liam Salter ended the last campaign at right centre and won't give up his place in the team without a fight.
Gleeson is aware of that and knows he has his work cut out to be named in the starting side, and is doing his all to impress.
"I like getting stuck into pre-season training," he added. "Then I need to play well in the friendlies to make sure I start the season in the team.
"From what I have seen, the squad looks good. I was a bit nervous at first but I've settled in well.
"It's has been good mingling with the boys and getting to know them.
"Every club I've been to, I've been made welcome by the other players.
"It seems a good club and the atmosphere is good, so I'm happy to be here."
Comments
by kr-sell-sell
Thursday, November 08 2012, 5:13PM
“bobbin robin not half as silly as you looked get smashed all over your own ground by an fc side with 7 first choice players out!!
and not half as silly as you looked in the table finishing behind a side that had 6 points deducted!!!”
by hkrarmy
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 7:40PM
“steve not many centres score more than wingers.”
by stogga
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 7:16PM
“Been searching bobbin. Nowhere to be seen about hull announcing these players? Oh dear. U do look a fool. Haha. Owned again. Haha night night girls.”
by StevoFC
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 6:31PM
“34 tries in 113 games is a ratio of 1 try every 3 or 4 games.
To become the best centre he would have to compete with Josh Charnley who scored 31 tries this season alone......good to see big, if not unrealistic, ambition!”
by FC_ON_THE_UP
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 5:38PM
“Nothing wrong with being ambitious Sean. However, you're not even the best centre at Hull KR. Although you might be when Welham gets sold to Leeds.”
by albaz
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 5:23PM
“Dr?Slammer; Prescribe me some of stuff you are on,it might give me the optimism you have. I think big improvements are needed in attitude, not a bit of this and that. Where did I get PROFITS from, it makes me look like a Football Club fan!!!”
by Dr_Slammer
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 5:03PM
“albaz, (edit) Prophets of Doom.
I thought CS acquitted himself very well last season under the circumstances. If anything he was guilty of expecting too much from the squad at his disposal.
I thought Rovers played some of the best rugby I have seen since we achieved SL status, and were competitive throughout the season. A bit more steel in defence, a bit more nous in closing out winning leads, and a bit of luck injury-wise will see Rovers get over last season's blip.”
by TheEarlyBath
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 4:33PM
“If his cousin makes a comeback he won't even be the best centre in his family next season
He is a good squad player but to say he wants to be the best centre n SL is stretching positive spin a bit far to be polite”
by waterbob
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 4:31PM
“well kevs guitar if you still think anyone can coach a team of internationals i would say its you who does not know much about life yet”
by kevsguitar
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 4:30PM
“It's amazing the number of people who use this site under several different names and don't think that we all know - lols!”