FRIENDS of former Giants captain Danny Russell and his family are invited to a farewell party at the Spotted Cow , Salendine Nook on Saturday (July 31, 6pm start).

Danny, his wife Julie and children Drew and Farran are heading off to Australia next month.

And they are as keen to meet up with as many of their friends as possible before embarking on their new life back in Danny's homeland.

Julie's parents, Sue and Andy McLaughlin, her brother Andrew and sister Tricia have helped organise the party, and are hoping it provides them with the best send-off imaginable.

"A lot of perople are going to miss them when the've gone, and as a famil we intend to wish them all the best ahead of Saturday's big event," said Sue.

Russell was one of Huddersfield's most popular players during his six years at the McAlpine, and after leaving the Giants he operated as the player-coach of amateur club Huddersfield Sharks.