De Vere settle in to Huddersfield
by Sky Sports
Monday January 10, 2005

Huddersfield new boy Michael De Vere is relishing the chance to impress in
Super League X (Ten).

The Australian arrived - with his wife and two young daughters - at his new
home on New Year's Day and, although he will miss that start of the season
through injury, he's raring to go for his new employers.

De Vere is one of a trio of new faces at the Galpharm Stadium, alongside
ex-Canberra hooker Brad Drew and Chris Thorman (back after a season with
Parramatta).

The signings by the Yorkshire club show a clear indication of their intent
to finish in the top six next term after only narrowly missing out on the
play-offs in 2004.

However, the former Brisbane Bronco - who has signed a two-year deal with
the Giants - is not expecting an easy ride in his new surroundings.

"I'm looking forward to playing here," he stated. "I always wanted to play a
couple of seasons in England.

"Huddersfield are moving in the right direction, everything seems very
professional and I want to be part of it.

"The English game has improved a lot. You can tell by the recent Tri-Nations
and I'm expecting it to be pretty tough."

Sadly, Huddersfield fans will have to wait to see their new man as he is
likely to miss the first month of the season due to a damaged knee and
shoulder surgery.

The 28-year-old has had reconstructive surgery on both injuries and although
he is up and running again, he is not going to rush his return to action.

He stated: "There is no way you can rush it. I'll take it week by week but I
should be playing by the end of March."