Brett Hodgson

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Born in Liverpool, New South Wales, "Captain Courageous" is a new signing for Huddersfield Giants. He joins four former team mates, from his time at West Tigers, in West Yorkshire. Although Hodgson is recognised as one of the best full-backs in the NRL, he also has the distinction of being one of best never to have played for Australia. Because of the salary cap in Oz, Hodgson had to leave the Tigers this season. He admitted that he had approached other NRL teams before joining the Giants but “because there are a ton of quality full-backs; there was little opportunity in his homeland. Hodgson has represented his state of origin six times and has made a total of 212 appearances in the NRL.

He was a member of the Tigers team that beat Queensland Cowboys to win the 2005 Grand Final. His successful 2005 season was complete when he was named Daily M Full-back of the Year having finished the season as leading point scorer with 308. Leaving his former club with a victory over the Gold Coast Titans, Hodgson is the Tigers current Members Player of the Year.