BRAD Dwyer says Warrington Wolves will ‘always be special to him’ after the hooker played his final game for the club.

The 24-year-old, who has made 87 appearances for The Wire and scored 15 tries since making his debut in 2012 at the age of 18, will join Grand Final winners Leeds Rhinos for the 2018 Super League season.

But the Halliwell Jones Stadium will ‘always be a special place’ for the hooker.

Dwyer said: “It will always be a special place for me. It’s where I’ve grown up.

“I think it was right for both parties for me to move on and to freshen things up on both sides.

“But I’ll never forget my time here. I’ve learnt a lot, and the club giving me that chance in the first place has got me to where I am.”

Dwyer, who signed for the club when he was 17, saved arguably his best performance of the season for last in the 46-24 win over Hull Kingston Rovers on September 23.

“It was a bittersweet day,” he said.

“Obviously it’s been a disappointing season for everyone, and personally I don’t think I’ve played too well.

“It’s been frustrating and I’ve probably put a bit too much pressure on myself.

“I think a bit of that was released during the game as I just went out there wanting to go and enjoy it, and I think it’s one of the best games I’ve had.

“I couldn’t have wished to finish better than I did so I’m made up, but I will take lessons from it.

“I’m probably known for playing at 100mph and that has brought me some plaudits in the past, but not knowing when to bring myself into the game or when I’m doing too much has probably hurt me as well.”

Dwyer is hoping that his move across the Pennines will bring increased game time and help him to realise his potential.

He said: “One of the most frustrating things I’ve had here is the amount of minutes I’ve played, so it was good to finish with some good minutes against Hull KR.

“I’ve had some good players in front of me, but from minute one Tony Smith always said that, if I’m playing well, he’d leave me out there on the pitch.

“Whether it’s down to fatigue or performances, I don’t think I’ve pushed myself into that position other than during the odd purple patch.”