Huddersfield Giants sign forwards O'Donnell and Patolo

Chris Patolo made his NRL debut for Canterbury Bulldogs aged 19

Huddersfield Giants have signed of Manly Sea Eagles forward Chris Patolo on a two-year deal and Brisbane Tigers back-row forward Asher O'Donnell.

Patolo, 24, made 27 appearances in the NRL and came 24 hours after Mathieu Cozza's arrival from Wakefield.

"We're unbelievably excited to get Chris on board, at 24 he's still got loads of development left in him," head coach Luke Robinson told the club website.

"He's got great leg speed, and is a strong middle which is exactly what we're looking for."

O'Donnell, who became Giant's third new recruit this week on Friday, was named the Tigers' player of the year in the Queensland Cup after scoring nine tries in 18 appearances, and follows brother Kai, of Leigh leopards, to Super League.

Robinson said signing O'Donnell was "a real find" for the club.

"We believe he could light up Super League, he's a strong uncompromising back-rower, he runs a strong line and will give us impetus for our attack on the edge," he said.