| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Joondalup & Districts Giants Rugby League Club |
| Nickname(s) | The Lup, The Giants |
| Colours | Maroon Gold |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Current details | |
| Ground(s) | |
| Competition | Western Australian Rugby League |
| Records | |
| Premierships | 2 (2000,2020) |
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Notable Professional First Grade Players that have played at Joondalup Giants include: [1]
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