NRL star Valentine Holmes plans to be a more vocal presence for the Sharks at fullback, a position he ultimately aspires to fill for Queensland and Australia.

Holmes had a record run in the Kangaroos' victorious World Cup campaign last year, scoring five tries against Samoa and six against Fiji from the wing, while Billy Slater lined up at fullback.

"I want to try being more vocal on the team, try and help lead the boys around the halves": Valentine Holmes. Credit:NRL imagery

While he played virtually all last NRL season for Cronulla at No.1, almost all Holmes's representative games for Queensland and Australia have been on the wing.

Highly credentialled Sharks recruits Josh Dugan and Matt Moylan can also play fullback but 22-year-old Holmes is tipped to get first crack there in 2018.