HUDDERSFIELD Giants fans' favourite Scott Grix is ready to prove himself all over again in Super League XVII.

The Halifax-born 26-year-old was the Giants Supporters Player of the Year last season when he excelled after taking over the mantle of Brett Hodgson at full-back.

However, having shown the ability to step into some big boots last term, coach Nathan Brown looks set to test Grix’s abilities to meet a new challenge again this term.

The Ireland international has been thrust into a half-back role in the Giants pre-season run-outs at Wigan and Castleford and he is ready to take on the challenge.

“Obviously last year I had a significant amount of games in the one position,” said Grix.

“That was really good in terms of finding some consistent form and being able to read the game.

“But we have had a look at it and in the close season I have had a couple of starts at half back and playing an important role in the middle of the pitch.

“To be honest, it is great to get the chance to play in another role, but we will have to fathom it out between us what works best for the team.

“But essentially I am happy to play whatever Browny wants me to.”

Grix is expecting the Giants to impress once again in Super League as coach Brown makes his final tilt at the title, and feels the side are well prepared.

“I have really enjoyed then work during the close season,” said Grix.

“We have got a relatively young squad this time out and, since Christmas when we got a few extra bodies in, training has been great.

“We are looking forward to getting out on the field now for what is going to be a pretty tough start, but we are going to give it a real go.”