Sua Fa’alogo has signed a new contract that will keep him in Melbourne for the next five years.
The 20-year-old has been promoted to the top 30 list for the 2024 season following a strong NRL and international debut last season with Samoa.
“I’m a proud Melbourne kid and Samoan. My family is here, and I used to play football with Northern Thunder. “The opportunity to be a part of the Storm is a dream come true,” Fa’alogo remarked.
The Bulldogs have improved their front row by signing former Rabbitoh and Rooster Daniel Suluka-Fifita.
South Sydney released the 24-year-old from the last two years of his contract.
and moves to Belmore on a two-year contract.
Suluka-Fifita is currently rehabbing from an ACL injury and is expected to return to play in May.
The news of Suluka-Fifita’s signing comes after the Dogs signed 2018 premiership winner and former Kiwi international Zane Tetevano on a one-year agreement.
The 33-year-old has spent the last three years in the Super League with Leeds, having previously played for the Panthers in 2020.
Tetevano has played three Tests for New Zealand and ten matches for the Cook Islands, including last year’s Pacific Championships.
Meanwhile, the Roosters have extended vice-captain Luke Keary’s contract until the end of the 2025 season, ahead of Sunday’s game against the Broncos in Las Vegas.
The 32-year-old three-time premiership winner signed a one-year contract extension with the Roosters, where he has played 142 games since joining in 2017.
“I’m really pleased to extend my contract with the Roosters for another year. I’m still motivated to improve as a player, and we have a wonderful team here, so I’m optimistic about what we can do over the next several years,” Keary said.