The 16-year-old was in Sydney yesterday for a practice match that could net him a full-time contract with the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Gladman starred in Brothers' Sullivan Cup team last season, smashing a club record for most tries and most points in one match.

The fullback/centre scored nine tries and racked up a massive 52 points in a game against Tumbarumba.

His 244 points led the team to third last season and a preliminary final, where Gladman kicked one conversion in the loss to Young.

Speaking from Sydney, Gladman said it was a huge opportunity.

"It's something I've wanted my whole life," he said.

"Being at training has been exciting and my mum and dad are very proud and all my mates were pretty happy when they heard."

If his trial is successful Gladman may have to switch allegiances as he grew up a Canterbury Bulldogs supporter.

Mother Kay and father Jason are in Sydney with their son and said he was driven to achieve.

"Luke's grandfather Neville Gladman passed away a short time ago and that has been a huge motivation for him," Jason Gladman said.

"His pop was always with him and I know Luke wants to achieve his goals to honour his memory."

Brothers coach Steven O'Neill said Gladman had huge potential and was a good kid.

"He's a likeable, down-to-earth young man," he said.

"Luke's got all the skills, the size and the mentality to do very well if given the opportunity ... I know everyone is hoping for the best."

Gladman joins a long list of Riverina stars who have been hand picked by NRL clubs ahead of season 2012.

Brothers teammates Brody Rigg and Harry Stewart have been selected by St George-Illawarra.

Southcity pair Tim Hurst (Wests Tigers) and Jordan Shephard (Melbourne), as well as Gundagai's James Luff (Wests Tigers), are also chasing their NRL dreams.