Dave Taylor Signs for 2010-12
14th May 2009
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have announced the signing of Broncos front row forward David Taylor until the end of the 2012 season. Taylor has signed a three-year contract, joining the Rabbitohs for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 seasons. Taylor, who is still only 20 years old, has been one of the most sought after off-contract players this season, with the Rabbitohs beating out several other NRL Clubs for his prized signature. Taylor is widely regarded as one of the up-and-coming superstars of the game. Standing 185cm tall and weighing in at 115kg, his agility, footwork and skills are second to none for a player of his size in the early stages of his NRL career. Taylor made his first grade debut against South Sydney in 2006 and has played 34 NRL matches so far for the Brisbane Club. Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson says Taylor will be a welcome addition to the Club next season. “Taylor is the brightest young forward prospect in the game,” Mr Richardson said. “He has already played about 30 NRL games and he is only 20 years of age and playing in the front row. Experts were talking about him playing State of Origin for Queensland this season. He is a special talent and he will be a valuable asset to our team and our Club. “He has a young family which fits in with the atmosphere and culture we have built here at South Sydney, and we look forward to having him play alongside some of our other long-term contracted players including Roy Asotasi, Michael Crocker, Issac Luke, Craig Wing, John Sutton, Nathan Merritt, Chris Sandow, Fetuli Talanoa and Beau Champion in our side. “It’s been a long process of negotiation, and we thank his manager Col Davis for his efforts in helping to make David and his wife comfortable in their decision to make the move to South Sydney. “We’re looking forward to seeing him in the red and green for at least the next three years and we welcome David Taylor to our Club.”