can the Giants make the play-offs?

HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS

Coach: Nathan Brown (since December 2008).

Captain: Brett Hodgson.

Previous finishes (most recent last): 12th, 12th, 12th, 12th (relegated), 1st in NFP, 10th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 5th, 10th, 3rd.

2009 leading scorers (including play-offs): tries - David Hodgson 18; goals - Brett Hodgson 88; points - Brett Hodgson 220.

Biggest Super League win: 68-16 (v Leigh, 2005).

Biggest Super League defeat: 86-6 (v Leeds, 1999).

Ground and capacity: Galpharm Stadium, 24,500.

2009 average attendance: 7,641 (down 205).

Record Super League attendance: 15,629 (v Leeds, 2008).

In: David Fa'alogo (South Sydney), Lee Gilmour (St Helens), Greg McNally (Whitehaven), Brad Drew, Scott Grix (both Wakefield), Graeme Horne (Hull), Kyle Wood (Sheffield), Jamie Cording (Castleford).

Out: Scott Moore (returned from loan spell to St Helens), Paul Jackson (Castleford), Liam Fulton (Wests Tigers), Tom Hemingway (Blackpool), Joe Walsh (Sheffield)), Danny Sculthorpe (Bradford).

Player to watch: Brett Hodgson - the Giants skipper enjoyed a spectacularly successful debut season, lifting the Man of Steel award, and is again the man to watch.

Rising star: Michael Lawrence - a naturally-gifted centre and superb defender and, still only 19, is hoping to get more game time this year.

Odds to finish top: 12-1.

Prospects: After being crowned club of the year on a memorable night at the Man of Steel awards in October, the Giants have a tough act follow but Nathan Brown has recruited wisely and they could be the ones to challenge the big two.

Prediction: 3rd.

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