DRAGONS young-gun Luciano Leilua is hoping to add to his first grade tally after his debut proved one of the few bright spots in Thursday’s 12-8 loss to Brisbane that ended the club’s finals hopes.
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The younger brother of Canberra star Joey Leilua produced seven carries and a deft offload in a stint that coach Paul McGregor admitted exceeded his expectations.
“I was absolutely buzzing being out there in the action and playing against who I did,” Leilua said.
“It was a lot faster and more physical than what I have been used to but I am proud of my effort. I was surprised when I was told the news that I would be playing but it was an opportunity I took with both hands.
“I was on the phone to my parents straight away and they were all here to watch me play my game which was cool. I could hardly sleep the night before as I was obviously nervous but all the boys told me to simply calm down. Mary simply told me to go out and play my game and take on what was in front of me which is what I did.”
