It only says that Conti signed for 2024 and beyond. I would expect its around 4 years at least like Woods and Oloapu so they can be deveoped.
This is a good read about our development pathways. It names several other halves and mids which we have created special development programs for those positions. It seems we also have a bunch of mids coming through that are either locals or we have bought young from other areas.
The Bulldogs junior area is around 3300 compared to Parra 5,700 and Panters 9,000 so as Gould says we have to recruit from outside and bring young talent in. We have created development links with Greater Northern NSW, Auckland and South East Qld junior areas such as Toowoobah and have linked up with a number of schools in NSW.
From a specialist halves Academy to 5am gym sessions, take a look inside Canterbury’s junior development rebuild.
www.bulldogs.com.au