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Great news guys
klemmer just signed for 3 more years in a deal reported to be worth 1 million dollars.
 

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Really? That's a ****load of coin for a kid who hasn't played a game of first grade.

I know he's going to be a monster but that's incredible..
 

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We had to dish out the big bucks with bennet and co circling.
Goodluck to the kid, hope he proves his worth and then some!
 

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AS a boy, David Klemmer was such a fanatical Canterbury fan that he slept under a Bulldogs bedspread.

Now all his dreams have really come true.

On top of being named to make his NRL debut yesterday, the 19-year-old prop is also celebrating a new three-year contract extension worth close to $1 million.

Although he's yet to be tested in first grade, top judges have been drooling over Klemmer for years and he was easily the most coveted youngster on this year's open market.

Towering at 199cm and weighing 120kg, it's clear to see why, and the Australian Schoolboys graduate has consistently starred throughout his development and claimed the 2012 Toyota Cup Player of the Year award.

The Toongabbie junior also excelled at softball and shot put at Westfields Sports High.

Just as he did with Sam Kasiano a year ago, Knights coach Wayne Bennett had an almighty crack, along with several other clubs.

But they were all informed a fortnight ago that Klemmer had decided to remain at Canterbury - although the remarkable cash for a player so green would have made his decision an easier one.

More difficult will be Saturday night's introduction to the elite level opposite the competition's best front-row pair: Cowboys duo James Tamou and Matt Scott.

Confronted with a distressing shortage up front, Bulldogs coach Des Hasler will summon the exciting prospect from the bench.

With James Graham (suspension), Sam Kasiano (shin splints) and Frank Pritchard (groin) all unavailable for at least a month, Klemmer will face his baptism of fire alongside fellow greenhorn props Tim Browne and Marty Taupau.Partnering Aiden Tolman in the starting front row, Taupau has played just 10 first grade games, while Browne failed to add to his four NRL appearances last year.

But the most buzz at Bluetongue Stadium will surround Klemmer, who was snapped up by former Bulldogs recruitment man Peter Mulholland at just 15.

Klemmer was part of Parramatta's nursery at the time, but was frustrated because he couldn't progress from fourth to first division due to administrative red tape.

"He was too good to be playing fourth division back then and we offered him the opportunity to come to Canterbury on a three-year deal," Mulholland said.

"It helped that he was a massive Canterbury fan.

"I remember going to the family house and he even had a Bulldogs bedspread."

Tolman yesterday backed Klemmer to handle the steep rise he faces.

"He's very physical at training," Tolman said.

"He's that big and he's got plenty of aggression.

"He's got amazing talent for a young guy and everyone is talking him up.

"But he (Klemmer) can't worry about that.

"I suppose those things don't mean anything if you don't go out on the field and prove it.

"That's what he's got to do now. I'm sure he'll cause some damage no matter what grade he plays."

Hasler yesterday said Pritchard could've soldiered through, but club medicos have opted to rest him with the 26-week season in mind.

"He's coming off some post-season (groin) surgery," Hasler said. "At a scratch he could've played but we would rather take the other road and get some running under his belt."
 

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Good that he is locked up! Especially as Bennett was trying to poach him!
 

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Maaaaaaate! He's one of us! A true Blue. Good to see. Getting more players on the field that actually get a stiffy when throwing on the blue and white is an awesome thing for all of us!
 

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Thats huge amount of money though. $333,333 per year fro someone that hasn't played first grade. He was getting more than some of the players now in first grade.

Alot of expectations from this young 199cm tall kid.

Its a bit of a cliché now but if anyone can get the best out of him its our coach Des Hasler.
 

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6 foot 7, 120kg tanks that can run forever don't come along very often. Great to lock him up. He and Kas will be our monster prop combo for years to come.
 

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6 foot 7, 120kg tanks that can run forever don't come along very often. Great to lock him up. He and Kas will be our monster prop combo for years to come.
He's also an 80 min player.
 

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Loving how our forward pack is shaping up for the future. Kasiano, Klemmer, T-Rex, Jackson and Finucane.
 

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Crazy thing is, you look at him and think "where is all the 120kg", but he's all muscle!
 

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We cant expect too much from him too early due to his age. He is still a teenager!

I'm sure he will be a gun in coming years.
 

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6 foot 7, 120kg tanks that can run forever don't come along very often. Great to lock him up. He and Kas will be our monster prop combo for years to come.
Good to see he is not a islander, as he could turn to 150kgs in a few years and break down
 
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Manly made a huge play for this kid as well. I'm hearing the amount offered was similar to that of the doggies
 

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He should of played longer, he was going well.
 
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