Former Seagull Jake Granville looks to impress in his first trial run as a Bronco CRUNCH: Former Wynnum Manly hooker Jake Granville smashes the ball runner at Broncos training Picture: Broncos Media Source: Supplied Former Wynnum Manly Seagulls hooker Jake Granville has an opportunity to impress Brisbane Broncos coach Anthony Griffin just weeks out from the season kick-off. Granville, signed in the off-season by Brisbane, will get the chance during the Broncos trial against Gold Coast on February 16 while first choice dummy half Andrew McCullough recovers from a shoulder reconstruction. The 23-year-old - who played a major role in Wynnum Manly's back-to-back premierships in 2011-12 - said while he was nervous he could not wait for the opportunity. ``I can't wait to play, especially with this calibre of guys, it will be a great experience for me," he said. ``Pre-season has gone very well so far and all the coaches and players have helped me a lot. ``I've put on three or four kilograms which will help me with my defence to be able to tackle those bigger guys I might face in the NRL. ``There will be a bit of nerves before the game against Gold Coast but I'm looking forward to it. Griffin, who coached Granville at Toyota Cup level in 2009, confirmed the Seagull would get NRL time during the club's pre-season. ``I have always had a high regard for him," Griffin said. ``I had coached him and he showed some promise that year, but probably not enough to put him into an NRL contact. ``He has played very well over last couple of years in two premiership winning sides with Wynnum and has earnt an opportunity. ``He will get a little bit of opportunity (during trials). ``He has trained extremely well. ``And he has put on a few kilograms. We had been working hard for him to put a bit size of him. McCullough is scheduled to play the last trial. Brisbane Broncos take on the Gold Coast Titans on February 16 from 7.30pm at Dolphin Oval and Wynnum Manly will clash with Redcliffe in the curtain raiser.