NRL: Peyroux at last wins chance to impress

Dominique Peyroux. Photo / Jason Oxenham

If NRL jerseys were handed out on the back of pure effort and training commitment, Dominique Peyroux would be one of the first Warriors picked every week.

Unfortunately for the versatile 26-year-old, winning a regular place in Andrew McFadden's side has proven much more difficult but Konrad Hurrell's suspension has opened an opportunity for him to start in the midfield in tomorrow's match against the Parramatta Eels.

"It's been 10 weeks and taken a bit longer than I thought to get that start but I'm just thankful and blessed to get it," Peyroux said.

"Defence is one of my main attributes and that's why Cappy [coach Andrew McFadden] is confident in my ability to cover that role, with centre being one of the hardest decision-making positions.

"It will be good. Me and Jonno [Wright] are pretty tight and Bodene [Thompson] and Shaun [Johnson] are there as well.

"They've got quality players on their left side and we've got quality players on our right so it's going to be a good clash and it's a challenge I think we are up to."

Since joining the Warriors in 2013, Peyroux has become used to fighting for a playing spot, making just 19 outings over 57 possible appearances.

This season he has managed just three games off the bench and filled the 18th man role on three more occasions, but that has equated to just 50 minutes of playing time.

After biding his time in the NSW Cup, Peyroux's match-winning try for Samoa against Tonga two weeks ago thrust him back into the limelight and provided McFadden with a timely reminder of his game-changing abilities.

"He saw what I can do in that Samoan game, not only that but in the NSW Cup too. He's been watching.

"I always hassle him. I always ask him what he wants from me and what I can do to get a position and get back in the team.

"I've tried my hardest in training and it's all paying off now.

"I've just got to roll with the punches, keep training hard, stay positive, and control what I can. I've got my shot this weekend and that's all I'm focused on."

As he did last year Peyroux is hoping to convince the Warriors to extend his current contract which expires at the end of the season.

"This is my last year so we'll see where it gets me. I've got a lot of passion for the club so you never know what the future holds," he said.

"I've just got to do my bit, do my job and the rest will take care of itself."