Wakefield’s Caleb Hamlin-Uele reveals safety job before moving to England
CALEB Hamlin-Uele knows Wakefield will be OK even if they are diverted off the carriageway – he once made the barriers.
The prop kept Trinity on the path back to Super League after joining them in the Championship.
Now he is helping Daryl Powell’s side thrive in the top flight with a promising start.
But he revealed that should things go astray, his former career Down Under may come in handy.
Hamlin-Uele, once known as just Uele but who added the Hamlin to the delight of his mum’s side of the family, said ahead of tonight’s visit of Hull FC: “I made things like crash barriers when I was playing part-time in Australia.
“It was for a company called ModularWalls, which made more eco-friendly walls for motorways, so they were things like crash-resistant and fire-resistant.
“It was also making a cheaper, more environmentally friendly version. It was very interesting.
“But I wasn’t driving along the motorways going, ‘I did that.’ When I lived in Sydney, I just stayed in Cronulla as it had all you needed – the beach and the shops.
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“I’m actually really enjoying my time living in Wakefield, though. The beautiful sunrises and sunsets make us grateful. It hasn’t got a beach but I’m scared of sharks.
“And we’ve done pretty well for a new team. In Super League, there’s a massive step up in the quality of player we’re up against and the speed.
“Everyone’s happy. There’s just a buzz around the club this year but we want that home win, the fans haven’t seen their team do so well in Super League for a couple of years, we owe them so much.”