James Roberts in action during the NRL trial game between the Broncos and the Cowboys at Salter Oval, Bundaberg. Pics Adam Head

Roberts is preparing for his Indigenous All Stars debut on Saturday where he is hoping to scorch Suncorp Stadium for the first time since becoming a Bronco.

The 22-year-old speedster wore Brisbane colours for the first time in last weekend’s trial in Bundaberg, scoring a try in the win against North Queensland.

The terrible conditions weren’t conducive to “The Jet” but he is adamant he is no longer focused on just producing plays for his highlights reel.

Roberts has been guilty of trying to do too much on the field to harness his blistering speed but he says those days are over. Roberts has toned down his theatrics since beginning life under Wayne Bennett a month ago.

“I’ve learnt a lot off (Bennett),” Roberts said.

“I learnt more in the first two weeks than I have in the last two years.

“I don’t have to overplay my hand. I just have to do my job.”

James Roberts in action during the NRL trial game between the Broncos and the Cowboys at Salter Oval, Bundaberg. Pics Adam HeadSource:News Corp Australia

Roberts showed flashes of the brilliance that’s made him one of the NRL’s most exciting players in Bundaberg and he should get even more opportunities in his All Stars debut.

The return of football has been welcome for Roberts, who was the centre of controversy in the off-season as he left the Titans for Brisbane due to a contract bungle.

“It was a bit hard. It was a bit of a circus,” Roberts admitted.

“I wasn’t too worried. I hadn’t done anything wrong. It was just a waiting game really.

“Not training and falling behind in fitness was the worst thing because I knew I had to catch up at some stage but I’m all good now.”