Barrow Raiders full-back Luke Cresswell admits it was a good feeling bringing up his 100th appearance for the club last weekend.
Cresswell made his competitive debut for the Raiders in a 44-22 defeat to Toulouse Olympique in September 2016.
He has gone on to make a further 96 starts and three substitute appearances, scoring 44 tries during that time.
The 27-year-old reached the century mark in Sunday’s 24-18 loss to Halifax Panthers at the Shay.
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Speaking post-match, he said: “It was good to get out there and get it in.
“It’s been something I’ve targeted for a while now. I would’ve liked it to come a bit quicker, but Covid and obviously a year out with my knee [slowed things down].”
Reflecting on the game itself, Cresswell believes there are plenty of reasons for the squad to be optimistic as they regroup and turn their attentions to a crunch clash with local rivals Whitehaven on Good Friday.
It will be the first Cumbrian derby of the season, with a large crowd expected at the Matt Johnson Prestige Stadium.
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On Haven’s last trip to the ground, the Raiders produced a commanding seven-try display as they swept aside their near neighbours 40-6.
“There were plenty of positives to take [from the Halifax result],” Cresswell added. “Obviously, the penalty count against us was a bit high, and that was our downfall.
“We defended really well and we nearly scraped a win at the end, and now we’ll dust ourselves off and go again.
“[The Cumbrian derby] is a big game for both clubs. It’s always a great occasion and a great atmosphere, so we’re looking forward to it.”
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