SWINDON Wildcats have confirmed the re-signing of young international defenceman James Griffin, Griffin, 17, has rejoined his hometown club for the next English Premier League season.

He collected a hat-trick of awards at the end of his firstseason in the senior squad, voted most improved player and Supporter's player of the year by Wildcats fans in the run-up to the spring play-offs.

He also earned the respect of his peers as the clear winner of the Player's Player award after a locker-room ballot.

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