SHAUN LUNT is hoping it’s second time lucky when he embarks on a Super League career at the Giants.
The 21-year-old former Workington Town hooker last week signed a three-year Galpharm deal.
Lunt had hoped to carve out a top-flight career at Castleford when he moved to the Tigers as a 16-year-old.
But despite playing a number of National League games which helped Castleford earn promotion to Super League, Lunt was released in 2005.
He admitted the decision came as a major blow, but having spent three highly successful years at Workington – he was twice named National League Young Player of the Year – he believes he’s now ready to finally seize a Super League chance.
“To not be given a chance in Super League with Cas was very tough.
“But, looking back on it now, I probably wasn’t ready to take the step up at the time.
“I’ve now had the three great years at Workington and I know how much I’ve matured as a player in that time, both physically and mentally.
“I now feel better prepared to give it a go as a full-time player. I’m aware I might have to bide my time, but I see this move as my second chance and I’m determined to take it with both hands.”
Although primarily a hooker, Lunt can also play back row, and could well be a long-term replacement in that position for Steve Snitch, whose return to Wakefield has now been confirmed.
