An NRL debut is a big occasion for not only the player involved, but also his family, friends and others who have helped him along the way.
After the match there were emotional scenes as Toby and Ryan, who played in the earlier NSW Cup match, came to the fence to celebrate with their family, friends and former club mates, who included Gold Coast centre Aaron Schoupp.
The 19-year-old was thrust into action in the 24th minute when he replaced lock Jack Bird and Dragons coach Anthony Griffin had no definite plan on how long Couchman, who started the season on a trial-and-trial contract, would play. Ben had a brief stint in the Dragons lower grades in 2003 – the year Toby and Ryan were born - under former Wests Tigers and Bulldogs mentor Mick Potter, who told NRL.com that a great work ethic enabled him to make the most of his talent.©Brett Costello/NRL Photos
“I always love watching them play together and watching them play together at his level would be something else," Ben said.
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