ʏᴏᴜɴɢ ᴅᴏɢ ᴏʟᴏᴀᴘᴜ ᴅᴏɪɴɢ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴛʜɪɴɢ ʀɪɢʜᴛ⚪
Via SMH Sport Michael Chammas
Karl Oloapu, the young superstar halfback the Bulldogs lured from Brisbane this year, has made a huge impression at his new club.
Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has told the 18-year-old all about the professionalism of Nathan Cleary, including that Cleary was always the last player on the field after training working on his craft at the Panthers.
Since that conversation, Oloapu has been the last player off the field at Belmore. The Herald watched him train last week.
Not only did he spend the most time on the paddock, he helped pack up all the equipment when he was finished before shaking hands with all the staff and thanking them for their help.
It seems his attitude matches his talent. While Kyle Flanagan has been given first crack at the No.7 jersey, the club is growing more and more comfortable with the prospect of Oloapu debuting in the NRL as a teenager if the opportunity presents.
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