Russell Coight
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JACK Reed learned some harsh lessons last season.
One, he will never again take his Broncos jumper for granted after his brief mid-year axing for a code-of-conduct breach.
And two, he needs to get quicker as competition for his left-centre spot intensifies in the new era under master coach Wayne Bennett.
On the comeback trail from a third shoulder operation, Reed will take up speedwork sessions to regain the attacking zip that underpinned his stunning rookie season of 2011.
PUNTERS BACK BENNETT’S BRONCOS
PARCELL IS THE COMPLETE PACKAGE
Then lighter and leaner, Reed scored 12 tries from 27 games in his NRL baptism, although in recent years he has settled into a reliable defensive role on Brisbane’s left edge.
But with Dale Copley and Jordan Kahu having shown promise at centre, Reed feels the need for speed to keep pace with new backline recruits Anthony Milford and Darius Boyd.
Jack Reed of Brisbane dives over to score a try.
“There’s a new coach here now and it’s whether Wayne wants me to be part of the team,” said the 98kg Reed, who scored 11 tries last season.
“Speed will be my main goal. I want to get a bit quicker and drop a kilo or two and pick up the pace I had in 2011.
“With the weight I’ve put on, I’ve turned into a bustling centre rather than a speedy one so I’d like to sharpen all the little one-percenters and give more to the team.
“As a group, we’ll be doing speedwork in pre-season, but I’ll probably do some extra stuff with a guy like Lachlan Maranta and try to get a bit quicker.
“I guess some people see me playing a utility role but I love playing in the centres.
“If Wayne tapped me on the shoulder and said you are getting too slow, it’s time to move into the back row, I’d do that, but I like the centres and hopefully I can stay there.”
The 26-year-old is under no illusions as to how tenuous a Broncos starting spot can be.
Jack Reed makes a break.
In July, Reed, Daniel Vidot and Corey Oates were dropped for a boozy night out and it opened the door for Copley, who produced a man-of-the-match display at left centre against the Warriors.
The British international was forced to fight his way back from the bench and admits it was a sobering experience.
“It was a real kick in the backside,” Reed said.
“To be honest, I probably needed it.
“I was going through a tough time myself and it (being dropped) woke me up and made me realise how much I love playing the game and being a part of the starting side.
“To come off the bench a few times was tough, but it shows I can’t take my spot for granted.
“We have more depth this year. We have the under-20s guys, plus Dale Copley and Jordan Kahu can play there, so I know there’s blokes biting at the bit to get into the centres.”
Entering his fifth NRL campaign, Reed is set to begin running this month and expects to be cleared to play in the pre-season trials.
“The shoulder feels good,” he said.
“It’s been almost eight weeks since the surgery and it’s been a lot stronger than the other couple of operations.
“I’ve had my ups and downs with my shoulders but I feel more confident this time. I won’t do full contact until a month before our first trial, but I’ll be ready to go for the season.”
JACK Reed learned some harsh lessons last season.
One, he will never again take his Broncos jumper for granted after his brief mid-year axing for a code-of-conduct breach.
And two, he needs to get quicker as competition for his left-centre spot intensifies in the new era under master coach Wayne Bennett.
On the comeback trail from a third shoulder operation, Reed will take up speedwork sessions to regain the attacking zip that underpinned his stunning rookie season of 2011.
PUNTERS BACK BENNETT’S BRONCOS
PARCELL IS THE COMPLETE PACKAGE
Then lighter and leaner, Reed scored 12 tries from 27 games in his NRL baptism, although in recent years he has settled into a reliable defensive role on Brisbane’s left edge.
But with Dale Copley and Jordan Kahu having shown promise at centre, Reed feels the need for speed to keep pace with new backline recruits Anthony Milford and Darius Boyd.
Jack Reed of Brisbane dives over to score a try.
“There’s a new coach here now and it’s whether Wayne wants me to be part of the team,” said the 98kg Reed, who scored 11 tries last season.
“Speed will be my main goal. I want to get a bit quicker and drop a kilo or two and pick up the pace I had in 2011.
“With the weight I’ve put on, I’ve turned into a bustling centre rather than a speedy one so I’d like to sharpen all the little one-percenters and give more to the team.
“As a group, we’ll be doing speedwork in pre-season, but I’ll probably do some extra stuff with a guy like Lachlan Maranta and try to get a bit quicker.
“I guess some people see me playing a utility role but I love playing in the centres.
“If Wayne tapped me on the shoulder and said you are getting too slow, it’s time to move into the back row, I’d do that, but I like the centres and hopefully I can stay there.”
The 26-year-old is under no illusions as to how tenuous a Broncos starting spot can be.
Jack Reed makes a break.
In July, Reed, Daniel Vidot and Corey Oates were dropped for a boozy night out and it opened the door for Copley, who produced a man-of-the-match display at left centre against the Warriors.
The British international was forced to fight his way back from the bench and admits it was a sobering experience.
“It was a real kick in the backside,” Reed said.
“To be honest, I probably needed it.
“I was going through a tough time myself and it (being dropped) woke me up and made me realise how much I love playing the game and being a part of the starting side.
“To come off the bench a few times was tough, but it shows I can’t take my spot for granted.
“We have more depth this year. We have the under-20s guys, plus Dale Copley and Jordan Kahu can play there, so I know there’s blokes biting at the bit to get into the centres.”
Entering his fifth NRL campaign, Reed is set to begin running this month and expects to be cleared to play in the pre-season trials.
“The shoulder feels good,” he said.
“It’s been almost eight weeks since the surgery and it’s been a lot stronger than the other couple of operations.
“I’ve had my ups and downs with my shoulders but I feel more confident this time. I won’t do full contact until a month before our first trial, but I’ll be ready to go for the season.”
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