Elford scored three Super League tries in 17 apperances last season

Huddersfield utility back Shane Elford has left the Super League club after having his Galpharm Stadium contract cancelled by mutual consent.

The 31-year-old Australian is returning home to pursue a university degree.

Elford said: "I will always be grateful to the Giants for the opportunity to play in the UK and to the people in the town for making our stay so pleasant."

Elford, who joined the Giants from Wests Tigers two years ago, had 12 months left on his contract.

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Huddersfield managing director Richard Thewlis said: "Whilst it's always sad to see players move on, we do have three outstanding young, local outside-back prospects in Michael Lawrence, Leroy Cudjoe and Jermaine McGillvary.

"They will be pushing the established players very hard to get a starting berth next year.

"This decision will now enable us to re-jig the balance of the squad somewhat and we would hope to be in a position to bring in more new faces sooner rather than later."

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