Huddersfield Daily Examiner

One-year deal spur to play as well as I can: Danny

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“It’s always nice to know where your future lies, and it was an easy decision to make to stay here,” said Brough, who has also played for Wakefield, Castleford and Hull FC.

“I’m really pleased to have signed the contract and having seen so many others sign on with the club I knew this is where I wanted to be.

“All the boys think highly of the club and, hopefully, we can stick together long enough to get us climbing up the table.

“After signing the extension, I just want to keep on playing as long as I can and make sure that I’m playing the best rugby that I can.”

Brough has featured in over 220 games for the Claret and Gold, scoring more than 1,600 points.

He is the seventh highest scorer in Super League history following his 12-point haul in the 28-16 win at Widnes Vikings on Friday.

That took him to 2,203 points in his two Super League spells – now ahead of Sean Long in the all-time list – and head coach Rick Stone is delighted to have him on board for another season.

“It’s great to have Danny sign an extension with the club,” said Stone.

“He’s a big part of our team and what he does for us is invaluable, so it’s a good decision by all for him to have this contract extension.

“He’s got a wealth of experience and his knowledge of the game is terrific – and it’s important that he can pass on as much of that as he can to the younger blokes.”

Stone believes Brough is still one of the best kickers in the game.

“He’s really important to the

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