Creek, who has been at the club for six years, told the 36ers website he was still coming to terms with the selection.

“I see myself as a leader, someone who the team can follow,” he said.

“I’ve got a lot to learn and we have a big task ahead of us this season to be successful, but it is one I’m willing to take on and enjoy at the same time.

“The last six years have gone really quick and it is crazy looking back to where I started with the team.

“Now to realise that you are responsible for the team, in a sense, it shows how far I have come.”