ANDY Gabriel says he has stepped up after leaving Keighley Cougars following a three-year spell.
The winger last night joined Championship side Dewsbury Rams.
Gabriel was the Cougars' top try scorer in their Betfred League One campaign this year. He has signed a deal for the 2019 season at the Rams.
Gabriel, 25, said: “I’m excited to make the step up it is what I have been pushing for.
“I have been at Keighley for three years and every year I think I have stepped up. I have learnt a lot from different people at the club.
"Confidence has always been a big thing and I think every year I have just grown in confidence.
“I have grown as a player, playing in that league.”
“When I was younger playing in the amateur league I did play as a centre.
“I then moved onto the wing position which suits me with my pace and finishing.”
“Dewsbury was the ideal club for me to come to. Obviously it helps that I have played with Adam Ryder before and been coached under Mitch.
“They spoke well of the club and I know it will be a good move for me.
“They told me it is a very professional environment and all the lads are good, so I can’t wait to get started.
“I have never played against the Rams but whenever I have spoke to anyone about Dewsbury they have always spoke highly of the club.
“I just want to give it a really good go. I want to have a good pre-season and just show in friendlies and then in the season what I can do.”
Cougars tweeted: "A product of the Cougars Reserves and a holder of two club records, we would like to thank Gabes for his service to the club."
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