New Huddersfield Giants half Aidan Sezer

With the George Williams signing confirmed, the halves future looked bleak for Aidan Sezer, prompting the half to jump ship to the Huddersfield Giants.

The English-based Super League club have signed the experienced half on a two-year deal.

Sezer is no stranger to Simon Woolford, having worked briefly alongside him at the Raiders.

“It’s been a drawn out process for most of the year, but to have it all done is a great relief,” Sezer said.

“Joining up with Simon and the boys will be a relief – obviously it was a disappointing campaign last year for the Giants but the ambition of the club and the group is exciting.

“I’m really looking forward to get over there and have a successful campaign in 2020.”

The opportunity was too good for Sezer to refuse in the end, as he looks forward to what lies ahead with the Giants.

“I’ve followed the Super League pretty closely and I’ve always said I want to be a part of it and hopefully go over there and I’m delighted it’s come,” continued Sezer.

“I’ve got a good opportunity to play with the Giants and to play for a great club and hopefully have a successful campaign.”

With the addition of other solid players, Sezer believes the Giants have the makings of a good side moving forward.

“Hopefully my big game experience will carry through, I’m a more mature player now,” continued the veteran.

“We’ve already got big game experience with Jordan Turner who is Grand Final winner, we’ve added some great experience with Kenny Edwards – a high quality player back-rower and of course James Gavet, who’s been a really solid front-rower in the NRL.

“I think as a collective we’ve got things to be optimistic about in the coming year.”

Woolford praised the signing of Sezer and talked up the half for his experience, poise and kicking game.

“I am delighted to finally get the news of Aidan Sezer’s signing out as it’s been a long process,” Woolford said.

“Everyone knows he was my preferred pick in the crucial half back area but to get a current NRL Grand Finalist over here in the prime of his career really is a massive boost for the Giants and the game as a whole.

“With over 150 career games in the NRL and experience of finals football, his pedigree speaks for itself and he will be a real asset for the team.”

His all-round skills as a half, both as a kicker and a runner, are what especially excite Woolford.

“He is an experienced organiser, a superb kicker of the ball both out of the hand and off the tee, and with his 83% kicking success rate, he’ll obviously become our primary kicker,” Woolford continued.

“His running game I think will complement the people around him and above all he is from a winning environment at Canberra and having enjoyed such a stellar season last year can bring a lot of that toughness and win at all costs mentality that successful teams need.

By ricky

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