It may yet be a full year away but the Canterbury Bulldogs are not wasting any time, announcing the signing of talented halfback Tayla Preston for their inaugural 2025 NRLW season.
Preston, who is no stranger to the club, having a history with the club when she donned their jersey in the NSW State Competition, the Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership.
Preston will return to the Bulldogs from 2025 on a two-year deal, after enjoying previous NRLW stints with the Parramatta Eels and her current side for 2024, the Cronulla Sharks.
As the Bulldogs look to make their NRLW mark, NRLW head coach Blake Cavallaro is pleased that they have been able to make a big first-up splash with the addition of Preston.
“With 15 NRLW games under her belt, Preston brings invaluable experience, leadership, and a winning mentality to the Bulldogs as we prepare for our inaugural NRLW campaign in 2025,” said Cavallaro.
The Bulldogs, who boast a strong junior foundation know that the strides they have made in the past and continue to make will help them moving forward and that signing Preston is just the beginning.
“The Bulldogs have made significant strides in nurturing female talent through our Academy programs, laying the foundation for our entry into the NRLW competition,” added General Manager of Pathways Adam Hartigan.
“Tayla’s influence in bringing her NRLW and experience as a key playmaker in the game will be instrumental in helping shape the future success of our Club.”