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Message: [QUOTE="Super Freak, post: 2744613, member: 8536"] BRONCOS young gun Jai Arrow is stuck behind one of the NRL’s most durable players but he is happy to bide his time. Arrow will add another representative jersey to his cabinet when he turns out for the Queensland Residents against NSW Residents at Langlands Park on Sunday. The 20-year-old has been a standout for Norths, playing 80 minutes regularly in his debut season in the Intrust Super Cup. It is no surprise to see Arrow dominating against men given has been touted as a star of the future after representing Queensland at under-16, 18 and 20 levels and played for the Junior Kangaroos last year. He was last season’s player of the year, forward of the year and players’ player for the Broncos under-20s. At 187cm and 101kg, Arrow cuts a similar figure to the man he has been earmarked to one day replace, Broncos captain Corey Parker (188cm, 101kg). Just when that day comes is the million-dollar question. Parker, who turned 34 on Thursday, is the most-capped forward in NRL history with 331 appearances and on Friday night was set to play his 13th Test match. He is likely to break Darren Lockyer’s NRL record (355 games) next year and could play on in 2018 if he maintains his form. Like Parker, Arrow is a hard-working middle forward renowned for his tireless ethic rather than exuberant plays. There is no place for both of them in the same team but Arrow is not worried about that for now. “I’ve played lock since I was 11,” he said. “I really like it in the middle. I like the heavy contact and tackling. “Long-term I definitely want to play there but I’m happy just biding my time and playing good footy. “He is the best lock in the game and to learn off him is something kids dream of. Every now and then he gives me a few little tips. “He’s a good guy to have at the club. He’s very approachable if you need some tips.’’ Arrow, who is contracted to the Broncos until the end of next season, came through Gold Coast league nursery Keebra Park, making his under-20s debut in 2012 while he was in Year 12. Physically, the Intrust Super Cup has been a step up from what he has played for the past three years and that is exactly what Arrow was looking for. “It’s a lot more physical than the under-20s which is a good thing,” he said. “I want to be up to playing against men. I’m not where I want to be physically yet but I’m starting to get used to it. “It’s definitely a big step up from the under-20s and QCup to NRL. “I want to physically get myself right first. If the day comes to play NRL then it does. “If it doesn’t, I’ve done all I can and that’s all I can ask from myself.’’ The Residents on Friday ran a slick opposed session against the Gold Coast Titans and will finalise their preparations on Saturday. [url]http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/young-gun-jai-arrow-biding-his-time-behind-durable-corey-parker-at-brisbane-broncos/news-story/75154d9f644e0f227f45316540173db3[/url] [/QUOTE]

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