GIANTS coach Nathan Brown has admitted his long-term future is not in SuperLeague.

Aussie Brown is looking for a move back Down Under for the sake of his family.

He said: “I have enjoyed my time over here, the people are great and the Rugby League is great, as is the support we get from the people at the Giants.

“However, when you move young children a long way from all their family, their aunts and uncles and grandparents, you do feel like you are robbing them of a little part of their life.”

“At this stage I will definitely say I will be at the Giants next season although I couldn’t say that as a 100% guarantee as there is a lot of water to go under the bridge.

“What I can guarantee is that I will work as hard as I can, along with the rest of the coaching staff, to help prepare our players to do really well, things can change very quickly though, the club might decide they don’t want me!

“If I didn’t have young children or if they were at an age where they could travel and make their own decisions, then I would more than happily stay longer, but it’s a job for me and three years will see my time out as a coach over here.”

Brown was named coach of the year in his first season after guiding the Giants to Wembley and a third placed finish.

He is seeking a return down under either before the end of the year or by the time his Giants’ contract runs out in 2011 due to family reasons.

The former St George Illawarra Dragons boss has made no secret of his desire to secure another head coach’s post in the NRL, although he flatly denies speculation linking him with a switch to Cronulla Sharks.

The persistent rumour has also been rebuffed recently by Sharks chairman Damian Irvine, who has backed current coach Ricky Stuart to see the job through.

Speaking to the Independent’s Tryline RL podcast, Brown added: “I haven’t spoken to anyone in the NRL and if I had I would happily tell you as there is no good trying to hide from these things.

“It’s certainly not true though, but it seems when sides are losing in the NRL, they always start stories that someone else is going to coach.

“My name seems to be that name at the moment, but it’s not fair on the guys already in these jobs.”

FIT-AGAIN Brad Drew has set his heart on playing as many senior Giants games as possible before the end of the season.

The 34-year-old Australian hooker made a try-scoring return to Huddersfield Super League action in last Sunday’s 38-10 triumph at Crusaders and is included in the Giants’ squad for tomorrow’s Magic Weekend clash against leaders Wigan at Murrayfield (4.00).

Last week’s top-flight fixture was Drew’s first since he underwent pre-season knee surgery, and his second debut for the Giants following his initial spell at the club between 2005 and 2007.

Former Wakefield star Drew has admitted coming through the Welsh challenge unscathed came as a massive relief and he is now hoping he can build on that as the Giants look for success on both the League and Cup front.

“After hobbling my way through the 20s reserve game the other week, I did start having major doubts over whether I’d be able to play again,” revealed Drew.

“My knee was really sore for the next few days, so I took the decision to train as intensely as I could and try and work through the pain. At that point I knew it could have gone one of two ways.

“Fortunately, after a couple of days, the knee started to get better and better, and I’ve now been able to get that all-important first senior game under my belt, which is a massive relief.

“I’m now hoping Nathan (Brown) gives me the nod to play again tomorrow, because I’m feeling fit and strong and my confidence is back.

“I signed here to play, and I’m now wanting to be involved in as many games as I possibly can.”

Drew could be joined in the line-up by winger Jermaine McGillvary.

The 21-year-old is back after a one-month loan spell at Barrow.