IN A LEAGUE of their own

NRL

EMRY PERE, 21

North Queensland Cowboys rookie, prop

What do you think your emotions will be leading into your first-grade debut?

They would obviously be through the roof if I was to get chosen in round one. Every debutant’s emotions are next-level.

How has the preseason been?

I have come back in better shape compared to previous preseasons. I have understood my body more, which has helped me a lot. I did more work in the off-season before returning to training than in the past. That gave me a massive boost when I came