Whether Foran's body can hold up to the physical demands of defending up front is the biggest question. Fingers crossed he can control his discipline better for the sake of the Doggies. When Foran did get on the paddock he was consistently one of Canterbury's best and worked his way back into the New Zealand Test side last year before cruelly suffering a dislocated shoulder five minutes into his Kiwis return. "Jack is a quality young player who will add a great deal of starch to our forward pack and we believe that he will continue to develop under head coach Trent Barrett, who he has worked with in recent seasons," said Bulldogs CEO Andrew Hill. Napa has been such a let down for you guys. The Canterbury Bulldogs have confirmed the signing of Panthers young forward Jack Hetherington on a two-year deal. Playing two and six games for Penrith and on loan with the Warriors respectively this season, Hetherington created headlines mid-year after a running battle with Roosters enforcer Jared Waerea-Hargreaves. Wednesday, Oct 14, 2020. Jack Hetherington is close to signing with the Bulldogs from next season. I don't know much about him. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. He’s got the goods, just needs a bit of finesse. Before that, Foran is their immediate priority. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. Jack Cogger, Marcelo Montoya, Kerrod Holland, Sauaso Sue, Tim Lafai and Isaiah Tass were also farewelled after the Bulldogs finished 15th with just three wins for the year. Trent Barrett has wasted no time raiding his former team's playing stocks for next season, with the newly signed Bulldogs coach securing Penrith forward Jack Hetherington… The Panthers stressed cap and struggle to retain … The 24-year-old has been given limited game time at the Panthers in 2020 and played six games for the Warriors on a loan deal, where he impressed greatly up front. Looking forward to seeing how he matures. Canberra winger Nick Cotric is also set to join the side from next year. Sounds like a great signing based on the positive comments here, what type of player is he? Your email address will not be published. Penrith are loath to lose the 24-year-old but won't stand in his way if he can secure a longer contract and regular NRL game time elsewhere. Jack Hetherington (born 6 June 1996) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League (NRL), as a prop. Were your fans initially excited about his signing? Canterbury now loom as favourites for his signature should a release from his 2021 Panthers contract come about, though no formal offer has been lodged by the Bulldogs. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. A major reason for Hetherington’s departure from Penrith is due to opportunity. ©Nathan Hopkins/NRL Photos Incoming Bulldogs coach and current … Skip to main content Main. Canberra winger Nick Cotric is also set to join the side from next year. Canterbury have significantly bolstered their forward pack for next season with the signing of Penrith's Jack Hetherington on a two-year NRL deal. You guys coming on in leaps and bounds, Bulldogs hopefully improving, Knights continuing to improve, Manly (read: Tom Turbo) hopefully getting better luck with injuries, and the top 6 all still being there or thereabouts. Continue reading... Feed via Bulldogs.com.au In emerging Penrith forward Jack Hetherington, they have their man. This is the first time in a long time that we've signed a player, and the fans from that club are actually disappointed/saddened for losing him. News Watch Draw Ladder Teams History Community Fantasy ... Bulldogs. NRL.com understands that Manly and Foran are close to confirming a 2021 contract for the Sea Eagles premiership winner, with an option in the club's favour for the following season. The hot-headed front-rower is in the final stages of negotiating a deal to quit Penrith and join Canterbury from next season. I’m sad Cotric is going, I thought he was great against the Roosters. The hot-headed front-rower is in the final stages of negotiating a deal to quit Penrith and join Canterbury from next season. A little disappointed. "We are continuing to build out the depth in our squad and we believe that Jack will be a real compliment to the group of forwards that we have.". The Penrith forward has signed a two-year deal with an option for a … Turbo's Origin blow triggers finals shoot-out for hopeful Blues trio, Parker prepared to fight for his spot if Foran returns, How bottom eight teams are aiming to improve in 2021, You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. In a clear sign of his need to tone down his aggression, Hetherington, 24, has managed a total of just 23 games since making his NRL debut in 2018 due to five suspensions. Required fields are marked *. Jack Cogger, Marcelo Montoya, Kerrod Holland, Sauaso Sue, Tim Lafai and Isaiah Tass were also farewelled after the Bulldogs finished 15th with just three wins for the year. Highlights of new recruit Jack Hetherington who will be arriving at Belmore in 2021. The Bulldogs have brought mongrel to their forward pack for 2021 by securing hard-nosed forward Jack Hetherington. The Canterbury Bulldogs have confirmed the signing of Panthers young forward Jack Hetherington on a two-year deal. Highlights of new recruit Jack Hetherington who will be arriving at Belmore in 2021. The battling Bulldogs need people at the club who aren’t afraid to take a backward step. Incoming Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett will take the aggressive young forward to Belmore with him next season as the club looks to rebuild after a miserable season. The Panthers stressed cap and struggle to retain 11 soon-to-be off-contract players has also forced the departure of fullback Caleb Aekins to Canberra from next season. Bulldogs chief executive Andrew Hill is thrilled to have Hetherington on board. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The prospect of rekindling his halves partnership with Daly Cherry-Evans had caused angst around Josh Schuster's future given he has been touted as Manly's long-term five-eighth. He remains contracted to the Sea Eagles until the end of 2022. 3 days ago 01:29 Bulldogs. Would of been good to see him rip in for us but im glad ill be able to watch him play more minutes. Canterbury have signed Jack Hetherington (c) from the Penrith on a two-year deal. The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have continued the process of creating a new look squad for season 2021 with the signing of the highly-rated Jack Hetherington on a two-year deal. 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However, at the Bulldogs he has the chance to play consistent first grade in 2021. Portal4News Home; World. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. "We are continuing to build out the depth in our squad and we believe that Jack will be a real compliment to the group of forwards that we have." It comes after a roster clean out with veterans Kieran Foran and Aiden Tolman shown the door at the end of the season. Canterbury have significantly bolstered their forward pack for next season with the signing of Penrith's Jack Hetherington on a two-year NRL deal. He is nursing a ruptured pectoral that is expected to sideline him until Christmas after an injury-plagued stint at Canterbury. Manly's roster has been a focus since Fonua-Blake's exit became public last week, with fellow big man Taniela Paseka upgraded on an extension until the end of 2024 and Manase Fainu also re-signed for another two years. The Dogs spent the last 48 hours finalising their offer for the son of former Canberra premiership-winning prop Brett Hetherington. The 24-year-old has been given limited game time at the Panthers in 2020 and played six games for the Warriors on a loan deal, where he impressed greatly up front. Loved Mad Jack's short stint at the Warriors, his intensity is great. Hetherington is one of 11 players off-contract at Penrith, who otherwise will be eligible to negotiate with rival clubs from November 11. The Bulldogs have brought mongrel to their forward pack for 2021 by securing hard-nosed forward Jack Hetherington.