McGillvary: Ensuring top eight finish is Giants target WE WILL TAKE CHALLENGES A GAME AT A TIME TO AVOID FACING ANOTHER MIDDLE 8S BATTLE SAYS ENGLAND STAR

points to our tally,” said the 29-year-old hometown product.

“Over the past few weeks we have shown that performances bring results and the games are coming thick and fast now as we approach the end of the regular season.

“We have got to ensure that we get what we need to be in the top eight mix at the end.”

McGillvary’s first try in the victory at the Gilbert Brutus Stadium took him to 500 career points for his hometown club, but he was oblivious until after the game.

“Honestly, I didn’t know about it and people were congratulating me on reaching 500 points and I would just like to say thank you to everyone who sent a message.

“It is always good to reach a milestone, if not for now but for later on.

“When my career is over I can look back and reminisce about what I have achieved and it will mean a lot to me.”

The Giants travelled to the South of France and back in day and McGillvary thought the club’s new approach had paid dividends.

“We had a quick trip abroad with England ahead of the Four Nations and I really liked that,” said McGillvary, who is joint leading Giants tryscorer with Mamo on 12.

“When you are away from a long period and in a hotel you can end up feeling like you are on Holiday.

“You’re trying to break up the time spent in the hotel and going out for ice creams, and that can lead to people forgetting to prepare for the game properly.

“With the ‘in and out’ scenario it kept the focus there for everyone.

“You turn up and then have a nap and then get ready to go out on the field to play, and I really preferred that.

“It was a great result as well, and I have to say our forwards really did set a platform for the