Top 5: Australian Giants

To celebrate Australia Day, we've had a look back in the archives (and recent years) and selected our five favourite Australian Giants. Do you agree? 

5. Luke Yates

Already proving himself to be a handy acquisition, having joined the club from Salford Red Devils in 2020 after a successful spell under Ian Watson. The utility forward has been a handful in attack and resolute in defence in his first full season at the club, and looks forward to more success in 2022. See him at our home opener against Hull KR, tickets are available now.

4. Brad Drew

Always popular, the general at hooker has been named by Eorl Crabtree as one of the best he's ever played with. On our 2019 Top 30 players panel, he even achieved 1 first place vote. Special mention for his tremendous performance in the 16-16 draw with Hull KR in 2010. 

3. Luke O'Donnell

The ripped shirt. The point to the scoreboard. The legend of Luke O'Donnell began in a 2011 game against Leeds Rhinos and hasn't stopped since. 

2. Ryan Hinchcliffe

A model professional, Ryan Hinchcliffe was a classy, smart footballer who arrived with a big reputation at the John Smith's Stadium, and fulfilled it with his ability to lead a team and drag a team out of any situation created. In his time, he was respected and admired and left a big gap in the culture of the team. 

1. Brett Hodgson

Winner of the Man of Steel in 2009, Brett Hodgson played in the 2010 and 2011 Seasons and was credited with starting the revolution that brought the club up from mid-table strugglers to title contenders in a short space of time. His ability to read the play from full-back, come into the line to make chances happen and make the difference in key games was pivotal in his two year spell at the club. 

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