Liam Salter: I'll be ready to play and not let Hull KR down
HULL KR's Liam Salter says he will be ready and able to step up and start the season as Rovers' right centre against Catalan if coach Craig Sandercock needs him.
The Hull-born player looks set to get the nod as new signing Sean Gleeson is currently struggling with a back injury and has not featured in pre-season.
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Hull KR's Liam Salter
Salter has played against both Wigan and Hull, and having impressed, looks the leading candidate to start against the Dragons, the side he made his Super League debut against last year.
The 19-year-old says he is more than ready to re-acquaint himself against the French side, in Rovers' season opener a week tomorrow.
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"If I get to start the season against Catalan, it would be a great achievement for me," Salter told the Mail.
"It depends on injuries but I'll happily put my hand up to play.
"I'm ready for the challenge, although there is stiff competition for places.
"I made my debut against Catalan last year, and I expect they will make the first game of the season a tough and physical contest.
"They have a very big pack and I hope to be involved.
"Craig hasn't said anything to me about whether I'll be playing or not.
"I just have to do all I can in training to make sure I give myself the best chance possible of playing."
If Salter is given the nod, he could be starting the season alongside new signing Omari Caro.
Caro is set to start on the right wing as Craig Hall deputises for the suspended Travis Burns for the first four games.
Salter, who scored three tries in 11 Super League games last season, is confident the right hand side can be as prolific as the left side of Rovers' attack was last season.
Kris Welham and Dave Hodgson scored 29 tries in 36 league games on the left, and Salter is confident the addition of Burns will boost Rovers' potency on the opposite flank.
"We can be just as good on the right, especially as we will have Travis on our side, and possibly Omari too," he said.
"Con Mika is looking fitter than ever and already he is showing up with some big hits.
"We are looking forward to getting back playing and doing the best we can."
Salter hopes he can help the Robins start the new campaign with a win.
It's a feeling he experienced only twice in the 12 games he played last year, which included a cup defeat to Catalan in April.
He featured in eight of the nine defeats which KR lost by six points or less, but believes the side are better prepared to turn those games around this time.
"We were disappointed to lose the games we did," said Salter.
"We should have closed matches out better than we did, we all know that.
"Hopefully when games are close this time around, we'll win our fair share."
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by ra_robin2013
Monday, January 28 2013, 3:19PM
“In think that it would be fair to say that Salter was "blooded" by neccessity last year due to the injuries our centres suffered. However it has done him the world of good and he seems to have picked up where he left off last year and is becoming increasingly confident. It's reassuring that, in reality, Salter is 3rd in the pecking order but can come in straight from the off and do more than a good job.
I agree with Slammer in the sense that Heil should take the other spot. For me, the biggest concern when introducing centres and wingers to the top grade is their decision making in defence. Therefore with the bad weather restricting a lot of expansive play, I would suggest that now is the time for CS to bring him in as the game time will give him a lot of confidence and he may be able to get a few games under his belt "under the radar" (so to speak) in which he might not do a lot of outstanding things, but equally he doesn't make any huge mistakes in defence that will dent his confidence and chances of playing again this year.
Speaking generally, I predict that Rovers will blood a fair few of the younger players by necessity thsi year as the squad lacks a bit of depth in terms of players with first grade experience.”
by 3biesgalore
Monday, January 28 2013, 8:30AM
“oh travis,jesus id forgotten about him already.”
by 3biesgalore
Monday, January 28 2013, 8:29AM
“another day closer to being the richest club in superleague cant wait.”
by hullkr117
Sunday, January 27 2013, 11:08PM
“Tis i Tezza of OZ . Liam looks like a fine prospect for Rovers .Dr Slammer your right about Cory a very good player for the Knights and not forgetting Travis ,i am afraid Panthers loss but Rovers gain.”
by HKR_RLFC
Saturday, January 26 2013, 7:21PM
“I'm not concerned who Sandercock picks. I only want a commited performance with nothing left on the pitch. We didn't see the team spirit at Rovers last Season and I blame the departure of Newton. I've seen it come back against Hull and Wigan so I'm pretty hopeful.”
by Red_Hill_Bill
Saturday, January 26 2013, 5:03PM
“Albanyrovers and eddy two Rovers obsessives on at the same time. Both also obsessed with Dr Sl ammer.
Makes you think doesn't it?
BEL13VE
lol”
by bigred2012
Saturday, January 26 2013, 3:09PM
“i was in north point shopping centre this morning and a lady came over to me asked if i wanted to enter a free draw because she was working with the NHS to help stop smoking which is why i didn't bother cos i don't smoke, but anyway she wouldn't give up trying but then made me smile i said whats the prize a free ticket to hull fc, i said are you taking the pee i am wearing a hull kr jacket, she said you can give them away if you want i said do you get a free game with it how was i suppose to know she was a fc fan, lol but seriously the deal will happen he said so and i have not had a single thing to say different were as a lot of people show negativity im with slammer and a few other who say if it does fall through we are no worse off than we was before he came on the scene, we have other people who wants to invest just not the amount TL would”
by Red_Hill_Bill
Saturday, January 26 2013, 2:27PM
“y albanyroversSaturday, January 26 2013, 1:28PM
"ossietta ..No but thanks for asking but I have got two of the free tickets for catalan game and if the weather is OK l may just use them could do with a laugh"
Now that's what I call an obsession.
Sleep, Eat, Drink and Breath Rovers, I wonder if they will let him out for the day?
Watch out Slammer, he'll be stalking you.
BEL13VE
lol”
by albanyrovers
Saturday, January 26 2013, 1:28PM
“ossietta ..No but thanks for asking but I have got two of the free tickets for catalan game and if the weather is OK l may just use them could do with a laugh”
by Dr_Slammer
Saturday, January 26 2013, 12:24PM
“banditman and rebel, Tuesday or Wednesday latest I've heard. I hope it is good news.
Mind you, I am happy for Rovers to follow in the path NH & RC have plotted for the next few seasons, but TLs millions and plans wouldn't go amiss. Either way Rovers will be okay.”