Lawrence, Michael

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Lawrence signs new long-term Giants contract
Thu June 19, 2008
by Matthew O'Neill
Source: www.giantsrl.com

Huddersfield Giants are delighted to announce that 18-year-old centre Michael Lawrence has signed a new five-year contract with the Club, which runs through to the end of the 2013 Super League season.

The former Newsome Panthers amateur was delighted to sign with his hometown club:

"I've been a Giants fan all my life, so deciding to commit for the next five years wasn't a tough decision to make, to be honest, I never considered looking anywhere else because I'm so proud to be a part of this club. I'm really happy here and happy with the form I've been showing and with the quality of this squad I know it won't be long before we're back winning again."

Giants Managing Director Richard Thewlis commented:

"Michael fully deserves this new deal on the back of his Super League breakthrough and selection to tour Australia with the International Academy side. We are committed to local talent and he is a shining example for all young players in the area and indeed the game as a whole."

"His emergence this year into the Super League spotlight is proof indeed that the development system at Huddersfield is working and that our club instils into players the right habits, skills and strengths to enable full time Super League careers to be forged. Like our supporters I look forwards to seeing Michael's career develop for many years to come in the Claret and Gold shirt."

Giants joint Head Coach Kieron Purtill said:

"This is fantastic news for the club and for Michael. He has come into the team at a difficult time and has done very well. Defensively he is sound and offensively he is finding his feet, if he continues his development he will have a big future in the game. Michael is level headed, very coachable and great to have around the place, he is sure to be in with a shout for the Young Player of the Year Award."

Huddersfield Giants v Harlequins RL
Sunday 22nd June 2008, 3.00pm
Ticket Hotline 0870 44 44 552
Book Online: www.giantsrl.com

News Source: www.giantsrl.com

====================================================================================================== 2008 engage English Super League Huddersfield Giants 9 games; 4 tries, 16 points. [View] Round 8 [24 Mar 08] W 28-26 v St Helens (H). [WG] [View] Round 9 [30 Mar 08] D 24-24 v Hull KR (A). [WG] [View] Round 10 [04 Apr 08] L 16-20 v Les Catalans (H). [WG] [View] Round 11 [12 Apr 08] L 16-18 v Wakefield (H). [WG] [View] Round 12 [27 Apr 08] L 20-28 v Hull FC (A). [CT] [View] Round 13 [03 May 08] L 34-36 v Warrington. [CT] 4 Pts; 1t [View] Round 14 [18 May 08] W 50-16 v Hull KR (H). [CT] 8 Pts; 2t [View] Round 15 [24 May 08] L 0-48 v Les Catalans (A). [CT] [View] Round 18 [22 Jun 08] W 26-16 v Harlequins (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t ======================================================================================================

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