Cleared For Take Off

Tristan Wheeler has spent plenty of time on the Kangaroos bench, but finally will get his shot on the field. The 19-year-old has been on the sidelines to start the season but has been given the all clear to return following knee surgery.

Almost 12 months after rupturing his ACL, Wheeler will make his first grade debut against junior club Brothers at Equex Centre on Saturday. "It's feeling alright and I'm just keen to start playing again," Wheeler said.

Wheeler made the switch to Kangaroos to play under James Smart this season.

The young halfback thought it would be a great way to continue to develop his game.

"He coached me in the Riverina Bulls a couple of years ago and I really enjoyed my time and learnt a lot," he said. "I was keen to go and play with him."

However he may not get the chance to play alongside Smart just get with the Kangaroos captain-coach struggling with an ankle complaint.

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