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Promising front rowers Conrad Ta'akimoeaka and Luke Thompson have today agreed to terms with the Bulldogs for two years (2008/9) and one year (2008), respectively.
Ta'akimoeaka, a graduate of Sonny Bill Williams old high school Mt Albert Grammar, forgave a rugby scholarship in Japan to follow his dream of playing in the NRL.
In 2003 he trialed with Parramatta before a shoulder injury put paid to his chances.
In 2004 and 2005 he won premierships with the Mt Albert Lions in the NZ Bartercard Cup, under the tutelage of current New Zealand coach Brian McLennan.
In 2006, Ta'akimoeaka played a handful of Premier League games with the Manly Sea Eagles before representing Samoa in the World Cup qualifiers at the end of the year.
In 2007 he joined the North Sydney Bears Premier League side where he was noticed by the Bulldogs.
Thompson, 19, is in his second season with the Bulldogs Jersey Flegg side which currently sits in third place on the ladder. He will graduate to full time training in 2008.
Promising front rowers Conrad Ta'akimoeaka and Luke Thompson have today agreed to terms with the Bulldogs for two years (2008/9) and one year (2008), respectively.
Ta'akimoeaka, a graduate of Sonny Bill Williams old high school Mt Albert Grammar, forgave a rugby scholarship in Japan to follow his dream of playing in the NRL.
In 2003 he trialed with Parramatta before a shoulder injury put paid to his chances.
In 2004 and 2005 he won premierships with the Mt Albert Lions in the NZ Bartercard Cup, under the tutelage of current New Zealand coach Brian McLennan.
In 2006, Ta'akimoeaka played a handful of Premier League games with the Manly Sea Eagles before representing Samoa in the World Cup qualifiers at the end of the year.
In 2007 he joined the North Sydney Bears Premier League side where he was noticed by the Bulldogs.
Thompson, 19, is in his second season with the Bulldogs Jersey Flegg side which currently sits in third place on the ladder. He will graduate to full time training in 2008.
