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Sat May 8, 2010
Source: www.giantsrl.comHuddersfield Giants star Brad Drew spoke this week to give his thoughts on the crucial Carnegie Challenge Cup 5th Round tie against Warrington Wolves at the Galpharm Stadium on Saturday (2:30pm).
Drew recently returned to action following a long injury lay off, and if selected will run out at the Galpharm Stadium in Giants colours for the first time since September 2007, and he admitted the support of the fans will be important to helping the side in the repeat of last year's Wembley cup final.
"The prospect of playing back at the Galpharm is a terrific one for me, it's been a while since I last played here and whether it's this week or another week I'm really looking forward to running back out here in front of the Giants fans.
"The crowd can definitely help us along on Saturday and I hope they turn up in big numbers and really cheer us on because it does make a difference, Warrington are sure to travel well and we need them right behind us. The atmosphere they create is brilliant and I'm sure it will be a great occasion."
Drew will be hoping for a repeat of the 2006 Challenge Cup run which saw the Giants dispose of Leeds Rhinos prior to being beaten by eventual winners St Helens in the Twickenham final.
"It was a brilliant experience, an absolute highlight in my career. The week leading up was terrific and a great buzz. The semi-final was fantastic as well against Leeds, that was probably a game where nobody expected us to win so to do that and get to the final was superb.
"It was supposed to be the first game at Wembley which would have been a fairytale but as it turned out it was at Twickenham and it's something I look back on with great memories. The result on the day was disappointing but considering where we were at as a club at that stage it was a great boost for the club and the town."
The experienced hooker is aware that the Giants are facing top quality opposition in Tony Smith's Wolves side, who have posted 108 points in their last two victories.
"We know we are facing a top side; they are second in the league and not by luck. They do the little things well and play a different style of football to Wigan who we faced last week, but we will try and counter the problems they pose to us.
"I think Michael Monaghan and Lee Briers are a big part of how they play, they are both terrific ball players and very smart. They have some players on the fringes that are doing very well and the likes of Ben Westwood and Adrian Morley really get them moving forward. There's no doubt there are some players we need to keep a close eye on, but if we are on our game they will have plenty to worry about from our side too."
Thu October 29, 2009
Source: www.giantsrl.comHuddersfield Giants fans favourite Brad Drew spoke this week as he prepares to return to the Galpharm Stadium in 2010.
The 34 year old became a firm favourite of the claret and gold faithful in his first spell at the club with 3 excellent seasons as a Giant, including helping the side to Twickenham in the 2006 Challenge Cup final.
"I'm very excited about the prospect of playing here again next year, I still live in the area and have always followed the Giants progress since I left. Hopefully we can build on last year's achievements and have a good season in 2010.
"I built a great affinity for the place in my 3 years here, not only with the fans but also with the players who I got along with great, and a lot of them are still here. People in the area have always been really great with me and I can't wait for next year."
The former Canberra and Parramatta NRL player is sure to form a key part of Nathan Brown's plans for engage Super League XV, with the experienced hooker or half-back admitting he is expecting a tough pre-season.
"I'm very much looking forward to working with Nathan Brown and Bumper, although I'm a bit nervous to be honest. I know how hard it is going to be physically in pre-season but I think that's going to be very good for me. It will get me out of my comfort zone physically and benefit me for the year ahead.\\
"I haven't managed to catch up with Browny as yet; as soon as the season ended we both went away. I'm looking forward to sitting down with him soon and seeing what role he wants me to play. If I can help out in any way with the younger halves and hookers then it's something I'm more than happy to do."
Drew admits that the desire to win trophies at the Giants is a major ambition following the disappointment being involved at Twickenham in 2006 and having looked on as the Giants fell short against Warrington at Wembley last year.
"Without a doubt, an ambition of mine is to win silverware here, we have been close and there or there about for a few years, particularly last year at Wembley must have been disappointing for the players. The club have gone up three or four levels since I left, and certainly silverware is not out of the question."
With the Giants 2010 Season Ticket Early Bird deadline this Saturday (October 31st midday), Drew is urging the faithful fans to get behind the side by securing their seat for the season ahead.
"Rugby League's the best game in the world, I know I'm biased in saying that but I love watching any game even if I'm not playing. Hopefully success will bring the supporters in, and the Giants had a bit of that last year. It's an enjoyable time to be a fan of the Giants and hopefully the team can take us one step further next year.
"I'm really looking forward to running out in front of the Giants supporters once again next year. I've got very high expectations of myself, I've come back to play some very good rugby here. I'm raring to go and looking forward to the season ahead."
The Galpharm Stadium Ticket Office is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-12midday. The Ticket Hotline is 0870 44 44 552 and fans can also buy online Online by logging onto www.giantsrl.com
Prices start at just £95 for adults (just £7.30 per game), £75 for concessions and season tickets for Primary School children are FREE OF CHARGE.
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 2010 engage English Super League
Huddersfield Giants
10 games; 1 tries, 4 points.
[View] Round 12 [25 Apr 10] W 38-10 v Crusaders (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 13 - Magic Weekend [02 May 10] L 10-28 v Wigan. [BE]
[View] Round 18 [20 Jun 10] W 32-18 v Hull FC (H). [BE]
[View] Round 19 [25 Jun 10] D 16-16 v Hull KR (H). [BE]
[View] Round 20 [04 Jul 10] L 18-44 v Castleford (A). [DH]
[View] Round 21 [11 Jul 10] W 30-12 v Crusaders (H). [DH]
[View] Round 22 [16 Jul 10] L 20-21 v Leeds (A). [BE]
[View] Round 23 [25 Jul 10] W 40-4 v Harlequins (H). [DH]
[View] Round 24 [01 Aug 10] W 58-6 v Wakefield (H). [HB]
[View] Round 27 [04 Sep 10] W 26-12 v Catalans (A). [PR]
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2009 engage English Super League
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
21 games; 3 tries, 13 goals, 1 field goals, 39 points.
[View] Round 1 [13 Feb 09] L 4-18 v Leeds (A). [DH]
[View] Round 2 [22 Feb 09] W 29-10 v Salford City (H). [DH] 1 Pts; 1fg
[View] Round 3 [27 Feb 09] W 48-22 v Warrington (H). [DH] 2 Pts; 1g
[View] Round 4 [08 Mar 09] L 18-31 v Hull KR (A). [DH]
[View] Round 6 [30 Mar 09] W 50-6 v Celtic (A). [BE] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 8 [10 Apr 09] W 35-6 v Castleford (A). [BE]
[View] Round 9 [13 Apr 09] W 24-22 v Bradford (H). [DH]
[View] Round 10 [17 Apr 09] W 21-14 v Hull FC (A). [DH]
[View] Round 11 [26 Apr 09] L 26-40 v Wigan (H). [DH]
[View] Round 12 [02 May 09] L 16-32 v Bradford. [DH]
[View] Round 15 [07 Jun 09] L 22-36 v Bradford (A). [BE]
[View] Round 16 [13 Jun 09] W 37-22 v Hull FC (H). [DH]
[View] Round 17 [08 Feb 09] W 12-6 v Wigan (A). [DH]
[View] Round 18 [28 Jun 09] W 20-18 v Harlequins (H). [DH]
[View] Round 20 [10 Jul 09] L 30-32 v Leeds (H). [BE]
[View] Round 22 [26 Jul 09] L 12-20 v Castleford (H). [BE]
[View] Round 23 [31 Jul 09] W 30-24 v Salford City (A). [DH]
[View] Round 24 [16 Aug 09] W 46-12 v Celtic (H). [DH]
[View] Round 25 [21 Aug 09] W 40-28 v Warrington (A). [DH] 12 Pts; 6g
[View] Round 26 [05 Sep 09] W 34-20 v Les Catalans (A). [DH] 12 Pts; 1t, 4g
[View] Finals Week 1 [19 Sep 09] L 16-25 v Les Catalans (H). [DH] 4 Pts; 2g
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2008 engage English Super League
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
15 games; 4 tries, 1 goals, 18 points.
[View] Round 1 [10 Feb 08] W 26-24 v Bradford (H). [DH]
[View] Round 2 [15 Feb 08] L 8-44 v Leeds (H). [DH]
[View] Round 3 [23 Feb 08] L 18-34 v Harlequins (A). [DH]
[View] Round 14 [16 May 08] L 12-58 v Leeds (A). [BE]
[View] Round 15 [25 May 08] L 30-38 v Wigan (H). [BE]
[View] Round 17 [15 Jun 08] W 28-26 v Huddersfield (H). [BE]
[View] Round 18 [21 Jun 08] W 26-18 v Hull KR (A). [BE] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 19 [01 Jul 08] L 14-30 v Les Catalans (H). [F8]
[View] Round 20 [06 Jul 08] L 24-60 v Warrington (A). [F8]
[View] Round 21 [12 Jul 08] L 18-26 v Hull FC (H). [DH] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 22 [20 Jul 08] L 10-24 v Bradford (A). [HB] 2 Pts; 1g
[View] Round 23 [03 Aug 08] L 10-42 v St Helens (H). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 25 [15 Aug 08] L 22-32 v Wigan (A). [DH]
[View] Round 26 [23 Aug 08] W 38-32 v Les Catalans (A). [DH]
[View] Round 27 [05 Sep 08] L 12-30 v Leeds (H). [DH]
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2007 engage English Super League
Huddersfield Giants
27 games; 5 tries, 12 goals, 44 points.
[View] Round 1 [11 Feb 07] L 14-18 v Bradford (A). [BE]
[View] Round 2 [18 Feb 07] L 10-17 v Hull KR (H). [DH]
[View] Round 3 [04 Feb 07] L 10-18 v St Helens (H). [DH]
[View] Round 4 [04 Mar 07] L 12-16 v Leeds (A). [DH]
[View] Round 5 [11 Mar 07] L 12-16 v Hull FC (H). [DH]
[View] Round 6 [17 Mar 07] L 22-23 v Les Catalans (A). [DH] 2 Pts; 1g
[View] Round 7 [25 Mar 07] L 16-18 v Salford City (H). [DH]
[View] Round 8 [06 Apr 07] W 56-12 v Wakefield (H). [HB] 12 Pts; 1t, 4g
[View] Round 9 [09 Apr 07] W 26-18 v Warrington (A). [DH] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 10 [15 Apr 07] W 41-16 v Wigan (H). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 11 [22 Apr 07] W 46-16 v Harlequins (H). [HB]
[View] Round 12 [27 Apr 07] W 28-16 v Hull KR (A). [HB]
[View] Round 13 [06 May 07] W 36-12 v Wakefield. [HB]
[View] Round 14 [18 May 07] W 36-12 v Bradford (H). [HB]
[View] Round 15 [25 May 07] L 12-14 v Salford City (A). [HB]
[View] Round 16 [03 Jun 07] D 9-9 v Hull FC (A). [HB]
[View] Round 17 [17 Jun 07] L 12-25 v Leeds (H). [HB] 4 Pts; 2g
[View] Round 18 [30 Jun 07] L 4-54 v St Helens (A). [HB]
[View] Round 19 [08 Jul 07] L 28-47 v Warrington (H). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 20 [15 Jul 07] W 24-23 v Wakefield (A). [BE]
[View] Round 21 [21 Jul 07] W 22-10 v Harlequins (A). [BE]
[View] Round 22 [05 Aug 07] W 42-22 v Catalans (H). [BE]
[View] Round 24 [19 Aug 07] W 26-22 v Bradford (H). [HB] 10 Pts; 5g
[View] Round 25 [31 Aug 07] W 34-22 v Warrington (A). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 26 [09 Sep 07] W 24-22 v Wakefield (H). [HB]
[View] Round 27 [16 Sep 07] L 24-25 v Hull KR (A). [HB]
[View] Finals Week 1 [22 Sep 07] L 16-22 v Hull FC (A). [HB]
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2006 engage English Super League
Huddersfield Giants
27 games; 7 tries, 1 field goals, 29 points.
[View] Round 1 [12 Feb 06] L 12-20 v Leeds (A). [DH]
[View] Round 2 [19 Feb 06] W 26-20 v Warrington (H). [DH]
[View] Round 3 [24 Feb 06] L 20-36 v Wigan (A). [BE]
[View] Round 4 [04 Mar 06] W 18-16 v Wakefield (A). [DH]
[View] Round 5 [12 Mar 06] L 16-18 v St Helens (H). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 6 [19 Mar 06] W 64-14 v Harlequins (H). [DH]
[View] Round 7 [26 Mar 06] W 36-22 v Castleford (A). [DH] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 8 [07 Apr 06] L 18-36 v Salford City (A). [BE]
[View] Round 9 [14 Apr 06] L 18-26 v Hull FC (H). [BE]
[View] Round 10 [18 Apr 06] L 18-52 v Bradford (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 11 [22 Apr 06] L 14-46 v Wigan (H). [DH]
[View] Round 12 [29 Apr 06] L 16-22 v Harlequins (A). [DH]
[View] Round 13 [06 May 06] W 19-16 v St Helens (H). [DH] 1 Pts; 1fg
[View] Round 14 [14 May 06] W 32-18 v Salford City (H). [DH] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 15 [28 May 06] L 6-19 v Hull FC (A). [DH]
[View] Round 16 [11 Jun 06] W 42-34 v Les Catalans (H). [DH]
[View] Round 17 [18 Jun 06] L 14-32 v Castleford (A). [DH]
[View] Round 18 [23 Jun 06] L 16-42 v Bradford (A). [DH]
[View] Round 19 [02 Jul 06] L 14-36 v Leeds (H). [BE]
[View] Round 20 [09 Jul 06] L 26-30 v Warrington (A). [DH]
[View] Round 21 [16 Jul 06] W 26-20 v Wakefield (H). [DH]
[View] Round 22 [23 Jul 06] W 34-10 v Castleford (H). [DH] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 23 [04 Aug 06] L 8-56 v St Helens (A). [DH]
[View] Round 24 [13 Aug 06] L 12-26 v Hull FC (H). [DH]
[View] Round 26 [03 Sep 06] W 24-18 v Salford City (H). [DH] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 27 [09 Sep 06] W 20-12 v Catalans (A). [DH]
[View] Round 28 [17 Sep 06] L 30-42 v Bradford (H). [DH]
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2005 English Super League
Huddersfield Giants
28 games; 5 tries, 1 goals, 22 points.
[View] Round 1 [12 Feb 05] W 30-12 v Leigh (A). [BE]
[View] Round 2 [20 Feb 05] L 28-36 v Hull (H). [BE]
[View] Round 3 [25 Feb 05] L 24-34 v St Helens (A). [BE]
[View] Round 4 [06 Mar 05] L 10-54 v Rhinos (H). [BE]
[View] Round 5 [11 Mar 05] W 34-18 v Widnes (H). [BE]
[View] Round 6 [20 Mar 05] L 8-14 v Warrington (A). [BE]
[View] Round 7 [25 Mar 05] W 42-20 v Wildcats (A). [BE]
[View] Round 8 [28 Mar 05] W 26-12 v Salford (H). [BE]
[View] Round 9 [08 Apr 05] W 24-16 v Wigan (H). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 10 [17 Apr 05] L 10-54 v Bulls (A). [BE]
[View] Round 11 [24 Apr 05] L 22-36 v St Helens (H). [BE]
[View] Round 12 [29 Apr 05] L 14-44 v Rhinos (A). [BE] 6 Pts; 1t, 1g
[View] Round 13 [15 May 05] W 34-24 v London (H). [BE]
[View] Round 14 [20 May 05] W 26-24 v Wigan (A). [BE]
[View] Round 15 [29 May 05] L 12-40 v Widnes (A). [BE]
[View] Round 16 [07 Jun 05] L 22-24 v Warrington (H). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 17 [11 Jun 05] L 20-38 v Bulls (H). [BE]
[View] Round 18 [19 Jun 05] W 40-22 v Wildcats (H). [BE]
[View] Round 19 [02 Jul 05] L 16-24 v Salford (A). [BE]
[View] Round 20 [10 Jul 05] W 32-22 v Leigh (H). [BE]
[View] Round 21 [16 Jul 05] L 24-34 v Hull (A). [BE]
[View] Round 22 [24 Jul 05] L 26-35 v London (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 23 [07 Aug 05] W 44-12 v Wildcats (A). [BE]
[View] Round 24 [12 Aug 05] W 38-22 v Warrington (H). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 25 [21 Aug 05] W 68-16 v Leigh (H). [BE]
[View] Round 26 [03 Sep 05] L 12-16 v London (A). [BE]
[View] Round 27 [11 Sep 05] L 34-52 v Bulls (A). [BE]
[View] Round 28 [18 Sep 05] L 22-36 v Wigan (H). [BE]
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2004 NRL Telstra Premiership
Canberra Raiders
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