I want to be No.1: Barba

After playing a starring role against Newcastle, Ben Barba says he wants to make the Cronulla fullback role his own.

Former Dally M winner Ben Barba says he wants to make the Cronulla NRL fullback role his own. (AAP)

Ben Barba has declared he wants to make the Cronulla fullback spot his own after reigniting his confidence against Newcastle.

The former Dally M winner put in an impressive cameo coming off the bench in Sunday's 30-28 win against the Knights, turning the game when he came on in the second half.

Barba described himself as a confidence player and after feeling the wind return to his sails said he was eyeing returning to the Sharks starting side.