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Elford praises fans and looks forward to season opener
Thu January 25, 2007
Source: www.giantsrl.com

Giants new signing Shane Elford has wasted little time in praising the support and passion of the Giants fans after encouraging turnouts at the Wigan friendly on Sunday and the clubs shirt presentation evening on Monday.

"It was a good turnout. The conditions were pretty poor at the weekend against Wigan but there was more there than I thought there would be, and for them to turnout again Monday night was excellent."

In the short time he has been in England the former Wests Tigers Centre has expressed his delight with the commitment and attitude of the club and its players and insists he has settled in quickly at the Giants.

"It's been good, the guys are really good, and the club's been good, the weathers been average but apart from that everything is going nicely."

Elford scored his first try for the giants in the win over Wigan and is very much looking forward to the opening game against champions St Helens on the 4th February and he is looks forward to the continued support from the fans and encourages them to turn out in numbers for the season opener.

"I can't wait for the Big one against St Helens. They are a good side and we are a good side. Hopefully we can get an excellent crowd down at the Galpharm to cheer us on in the season opener, I can't wait."

Tickets are on sale for the game on Sunday 4th February, kick off 7.05pm. By pre-buying tickets fans can save £2 per adult bought and juniors under 12 can secure their ticket for free. This means that a family with two adults and a number of children can secure their tickets for just £33. Pre-purchased adult tickets are priced at £16.50. Saints fans are reminded that they can also earn 10% commission for their club by pre-purchasing from their club.

Giants Season Tickets are also still available offering terrific value. Adult tickets are just £200 and under 12's can secure a free season ticket. Children over 12 can get a season ticket for just £35 (including home and away Super League fixtures).

The Galpharm Stadium Ticket Hotline is 0870 4444 552 and the opening hours are 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am until 12 Midday on Saturday's.

Saints fans will be located in the Pink Link Stand at the Galpharm Stadium and can buy their tickets from Saints' Knowsley Road or Church Square Stores, and 24 hours a day on 0870 120 1118 or online at www.saintsrlfc.com.

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Elford and Lolesi report for Huddersfield training
Sat January 6, 2007
Source: www.giantsrl.com

After arriving in the UK over the weekend Giants new signings Shane Elford and Jamahl Lolesi have reported for training and met up with their new teammates.

Elford whose mother was born in Bolton was pleased to arrive in Huddersfield:

"It's my first time to the UK even though my mum is from Bolton. It's cold but I am very excited to be here, I arrived on Saturday so I'm still a little tired.

"Training is good. All the guys seem great and very motivated. My fitness needs a bit of work on but it won't take me long to get up to speed."

Lolesi is also pleased to arrive at the Giants:

"I'm really looking forward to the challenge. It was good to meet the boys and the sessions have been really enthusiastic. There is a good mix of youth and experience, it's very encouraging for the future of the club and I'm looking forward to a good season."

Elford added:

"We both can't wait to get started, the Galpharm Stadium is superb. It will be great to play Wigan here on the 21st of January and we are looking forward to the big season opening on the 4th February against St Helens."

Giants Super League XII Season Tickets are still available offering fantastic value with adult season tickets available at £200, a saving of £40.50 when compared to Matchday prices.

To purchase your Super League XII Season Ticket call 0870 4444 552 or visit the Galpharm Stadium Ticket Office. Opening hours are 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 9am until 12 Midday.

2007 SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE
JOIN THE GIANTS FAMILY !
UNDER 12'S GO FREE
Ticket Hotline 0870 44 44 552
General Enquiries: 0870 44 44 677

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Wed August 16, 2006

Shane Elford joins Huddersfield

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2008 engage English Super League

Huddersfield Giants 
16 games; 3 tries, 12 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [10 Feb 08] L 10-30 v Leeds (H). [WG] 
[View] Round 2 [16 Feb 08] L 12-38 v Bradford (A). [WG] 
[View] Round 3 [24 Feb 08] W 64-12 v Castleford (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 4 [02 Mar 08] W 28-8 v Hull FC (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 5 [08 Mar 08] L 0-24 v Harlequins (A). [WG] 
[View] Round 6 [16 Mar 08] L 19-20 v Wigan (H). [WG] 
[View] Round 7 [21 Mar 08] L 14-30 v Warrington (A). [WG] 
[View] Round 11 [12 Apr 08] L 16-18 v Wakefield (H). [CT] 
[View] Round 13 [03 May 08] L 34-36 v Warrington. [WG] 
[View] Round 14 [18 May 08] W 50-16 v Hull KR (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 15 [24 May 08] L 0-48 v Les Catalans (A). [WG] 
[View] Round 17 [15 Jun 08] L 26-28 v Wakefield (A). [WG] 
[View] Round 18 [22 Jun 08] W 26-16 v Harlequins (H). [WG] 
[View] Round 20 [06 Jul 08] W 25-24 v Bradford (H). [WG] 
[View] Round 21 [11 Jul 08] L 8-46 v Leeds (A). [CT] 
[View] Round 26 [24 Aug 08] L 22-40 v St Helens (H). [WG] 
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2007 engage English Super League

Huddersfield Giants 
5 games; [View] Round 3 [04 Feb 07] L 10-18 v St Helens (H). [WG]
[View] Round 5 [11 Mar 07] L 12-16 v Hull FC (H). [BE] 
[View] Round 8 [06 Apr 07] W 56-12 v Wakefield (H). [CT] 
[View] Round 21 [21 Jul 07] W 22-10 v Harlequins (A). [CT] 
[View] Round 23 [10 Aug 07] L 12-20 v Wigan (A). [CT] 
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2006 NRL Telstra Premiership

Wests Tigers 
19 games; 5 tries, 20 points. 
		 [View] Round 4 [02 Apr 06] W 30-28 v Storm (H). [WG] 8 Pts; 2t (19th, 28th)
[View] Round 5 [07 Apr 06] L 12-32 v Cowboys (A). [WG]
[View] Round 6 [16 Apr 06] W 42-16 v Sharks (H). [WG]
[View] Round 7 [21 Apr 06] L 16-28 v Eels (A). [WG]
[View] Round 9 [07 May 06] W 24-18 v Sea Eagles (H). [WG]
[View] Round 10 [14 May 06] L 16-18 v Knights (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 12 [28 May 06] W 44-4 v Rabbitohs (A). [WG]
[View] Round 14 [09 Jun 06] L 12-16 v Sea Eagles (A). [CT]
[View] Round 15 [17 Jun 06] W 26-14 v Roosters (H). [CT]
[View] Round 16 [24 Jun 06] L 20-24 v Panthers (A). [CT]
[View] Round 17 [02 Jul 06] L 10-32 v Bulldogs (H). [WG]
[View] Round 18 [09 Jul 06] W 22-10 v Sharks (A). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 19 [16 Jul 06] L 18-20 v Raiders (A). [WG]
[View] Round 20 [23 Jul 06] L 6-34 v Eels (H). [CT]
[View] Round 21 [30 Jul 06] W 20-6 v Broncos (A). [F8]
[View] Round 22 [05 Aug 06] L 4-46 v Storm (A). [F8]
[View] Round 23 [13 Aug 06] L 18-19 v Raiders (H). [F8]
[View] Round 24 [20 Aug 06] L 16-46 v Dragons (A). [F8]
[View] Round 26 [03 Sep 06] W 52-18 v Rabbitohs (H). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
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2005 NRL Telstra Premiership

Wests Tigers 
19 games; 4 tries, 16 points. 
		 [View] Round 7 [23 Apr 05] L 16-26 v Eels (A). [CT]
[View] Round 8 [01 May 05] L 32-40 v Dragons (H). [CT]
[View] Round 9 [08 May 05] L 26-34 v Sea Eagles (A). [CT]
[View] Round 10 [15 May 05] W 32-16 v Knights (A). [CT]
[View] Round 11 [22 May 05] W 28-16 v Raiders (H). [CT]
[View] Round 12 [29 May 05] L 4-21 v Warriors (A). [CT]
[View] Round 13 [05 Jun 05] L 14-30 v Storm (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t (9th)
[View] Round 14 [10 Jun 05] W 34-18 v Sharks (H). [CT]
[View] Round 15 [18 Jun 05] L 22-40 v Broncos (A). [CT]
[View] Round 16 [26 Jun 05] W 32-24 v Dragons (A). [CT]
[View] Round 17 [01 Jul 05] W 49-24 v Sea Eagles (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t (78th)
[View] Round 18 [10 Jul 05] W 26-16 v Roosters (H). [CT]
[View] Round 20 [24 Jul 05] W 42-20 v Souths (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t (5th)
[View] Round 21 [31 Jul 05] W 46-6 v Sharks (A). [CT]
[View] Round 26 [04 Sep 05] L 22-38 v Panthers (H). [CT]
[View] Finals Week One [09 Sep 05] W 50-6 v Cowboys (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t (16th)
[View] Finals Week Two [18 Sep 05] W 34-6 v Broncos. [CT]
[View] Qualifying Finals [24 Sep 05] W 20-12 v Dragons. [CT]
[View] Grand Final [02 Oct 05] W 30-16 v Cowboys. [CT]
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2004 NRL Telstra Premiership

Wests Tigers 
1 games; 1 tries, 4 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [13 Mar 04] W 12-6 v Sharks. [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
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Elford, Shane

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