Official Dallin Watene-Zelezniak signs with Bulldogs effective immediately.

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Talented outside back Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has signed an 18 month contract with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and will join the club immediately.

The 23 year-old Kiwi International, who has represented his country on eleven occasions, will add a major attacking force to the Bulldogs' backline.

Watene-Zelezniak made his NRL debut for Penrith in 2014 and scored 41 tries in his 106 appearances for the club.

Bulldogs Chief Executive Andrew Hill was delighted with the signing of the talented outside back.

"The acquisition of Dallin is fantastic news for the club and the vision we have going forward.

Not only is Dallin a great player but he is a quality person and a leader. As the current Kiwi captain he provides us with both class and proven ability and he will be a major addition to our backline.

On the back of Joe Stimson from the Storm agreeing to terms last week, Dallin’s signing is another significant step in the right direction for the club and we welcome Dallin and his family to Belmore and look forward to our Members and fans getting the chance to watch him play."
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Bulldogs beat NRL rivals to win race for Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

The struggling Canterbury Bulldogs have been given a much needed-boost by beating a host of NRL rivals to sign Kiwi Test captain Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.

The Daily Telegraph can reveal Watene-Zelezniak has inked an 18-month deal to join the club and will line-up for the Bulldogs as early as next week.

Wests Tigers, Parramatta and North Queensland all chased Watene-Zelezniak who left the Panthers last Friday but his decision to join the Bulldogs is a massive vote of confidence for the club.

The Tigers pushed hard to reunite Watene-Zelezniak with his Kiwi Test coach Michael Maguire but salary cap restrictions failed to allow that to happen.

There were reports Watene-Zelezniak had agreed to terms with the Tigers, but the club failed to move on at least one high profile player to accommodate him.

It is expected Watene-Zelezniak will play fullback for the Bulldogs in their clash against the Roosters next Sunday.

His arrival gives the struggling Bulldogs a huge boost after a tough 2019 campaign. They also landed Melbourne back-rower Joe Stimson recently on a three-year deal from 2020.

Watene-Zelezniak, 23, played 106 top grade games for the Panthers.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...k/news-story/60ce67b0b091708e8ae63f731e3c0691
 

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We will probably play him in the forwards
 

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Wonder where he plays? He can play anywhere in the outside backs.

I didn't realise he is only 23 years old it feels like he has been round for years.
 

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So this is what it feels like to sign a player with t t t t t t t talent. Man my head hurts
 

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Wonder where he plays? He can play anywhere in the outside backs.
I'm guessing fullback, I'd say if Meaney is dropped tomorrow then that would pretty much be confirmation. He's pretty much a faster version of Hoppa without the silky hands.
 

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#payout will probably play him in reggies, or on the bench.

But gee, they kept THAT quiet.
 

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Oh yeahh !!! And possible there's one more that's in progress that's even bigger boys fingers cross it will happen, again I won't say who lol
 
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