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ERIBE Doro is literally going up in the world, by learning from the best – even when they defeat him.
The Bradford star grew up in the Derker area of Oldham, an area more associated with turf wars between rival gangs and crime.
Eribe Doro is establishing himself as a Super League star after doing it tough in his hometown of Oldham. Credit: SWPIX.COM
But even long before making Super League, he was determined to rise above, making it to one of his hometown’s most select schools.
Now he is adopting that same attitude to life in the top flight as he resides up the hill, even when things do not go the Bulls’ way.
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And as third-placed Wakefield come to town, Doro is determined to take plenty from it, even if the result goes against them.
He said: “I come from the Derker area. Now I live in Saddleworth, so I’ve seen both sides of most things.
“Derker is definitely not the nicest area. There’s a lot of adversity there and it’s a really working class place.
“And I went to Blue Coat School, which is regarded as a posh school. When I was walking through Derker wearing their uniform, I copped all sorts!
“But it’s where I grew up. I learned a lot from being there and it’s a place I hold dear to my heart.
“Where I am in Saddleworth may be a better area, but it’s still working class people.
“Because of how small the area is, everyone connects no matter where they’re from. That’s a big part of who I am and I think it translates into my game.
“I’m a bit of a grafter. I work hard because obviously being from there, you’ve got to work hard.”
Doro, 25, has been a big part of Bradford’s pack as they impress in their debut Super League season.
And he feels the elevation and increased game time at Super League level is making him better.
Doro has formed a big part of the Bulls flourishing in the top flight. Credit: SWPIX.COM
He added, admitting he only took up rugby league in his first year at secondary school: “We’re enjoying our time back in Super League but we know that there are levels to it.
“Every time we play a leading side, I think they’ve shown us a level that we need to get to and the consistency that they play out every week.
“We’re going to take some lessons from it and we’ll get there and personally it’s good to play against the best. I’m enjoying that learning curve and learning opportunities.
“One of the reasons I left Hull KR was to get that consistent game time because I knew that’s what I needed for the next part of my journey and career and my growth.
“Playing every week is only going to do me the world of good
“Our coach, Kurt Haggerty, is pushing me every week to be better and I can see myself growing. From mistakes you learn, and when things go well you learn.”
