The Huddersfield Giants have announced the signing of half-back Adam Clune from the Newcastle Knights on a three-year contract starting in 2024.
Since making his NRL debut in 2020, the 28-year-old playmaker has made 47 appearances for the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Knights.
Clune was a regular in the New South Wales Cup in 2023, scoring four tries and dishing out 24 assists.
The Australian will bring depth to Huddersfield’s half-back line, fighting with Jake Connor, Olly Russell, Tui Lolohea, and Kieran Rush for a place in Ian Watson’s squad.
“We are delighted to have secured Adam to the Giants against a lot of competition,” Giants coach Watson stated of Clune’s signing.
“Adam is nearing the end of his prime, and I believe he has his best years ahead of him.”
“His desire and smarts to lead the team shone through while talking to him, he is the organisational playmaker that we sorely missed last year and will now compliment our team perfectly and add considerable competition to the spine with Russell, Connor, Tui and Rush.”
Adam Clune is looking forward to the next chapter of his Super League career.
Clune is excited to join Huddersfield and is looking forward to playing in Super League.
“I’m really excited to join the Giants,” he stated. My partner and I are both looking forward to the next chapter of our life in the United Kingdom.
“It appears to be a really strong squad, so I can’t wait to get over there and meet the players and staff and begin working towards a successful 2024 season.”
“Like in the NRL, you must be prepared for a tough match every week.” In the Super League, anyone can beat anyone on their day, which is exciting for the fans.
“I’m excited to play in front of the fans; I have a few friends who play in the Super League, and they all say the atmosphere created by the fans there is incredible, so that’s something I’m really looking forward to.”
“The coach is always an important consideration for me when I sign with a team.” I spoke with Watto a few times before signing, and he got me incredibly enthusiastic about becoming a part of the team and the club.
“As a half-back, I believe it is critical to have a good rapport with the coach, so I am very excited to be working with Watto in the future.”
“My focus as a half-back is to get the team around the field, communicate really well, have a strong kicking game, and create time and space for the players around me, and to always compete.”
“I am looking forward to being part of a Giants team that plays an entertaining but tough brand of footy.”
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