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Frank Winterstein joins the ever-growing list of lower-grade Bulldogs headed to the UK...
Wakefield has confirmed the signing of Bulldogs NRL forward Frank Winterstein following recent reports in the media.
Winterstein's signing is subject to obtaining a working visa being approved by the British High Commission and at this stage the odds are favourable as there's not yet any known incidents he has been involved in or charged with.
The possible addition of Winterstein will be a great boost for the Wildcats and are hoping to have him available next month.
Winterstein played five NRL matches for the Bulldogs last year and at 6ft 4in tall and weighing over 100kg has the potential to be a damaging back-rower.
The 22-year-old is the cousin of former Wakefield captain Willie Poaching, who had three seasons at Belle Vue from 1999 to 2001 and was captain in his final season at the Wildcats.
It's been difficult for players to obtain visas with Todd Carney (Huddersfield), Greg Bird (Bradford), Michael Crocker (Hull FC) and Greg Eastwood (Leeds) unsuccessful in being granted a visa, but at this stage the situation looks good for Winterstein unless the British High Commission uncovers a record that hasn't yet been publicised.
Wakefield said that they'll notify their supporters and the public as soon as Winterstein's application for a visa has been confirmed either way.
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