Canterbury have secured a handy addition to their forward pack for next season, signing Storm second-rower Joe Stimson.

Both clubs confirmed the move on Tuesday, with Stimson heading to Belmore on a three-year deal. taking him until the end of 2022.

Canterbury were hoping for an immediate release to lure him before the June 30 deadline, however Melbourne may have been hesitant after a knee injury to prop Christian Welch.

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"Although he is still only 23, Joe has already got some big-game experience under his belt with the Storm and we feel that he will be a great addition to our forwards," Dogs coach Dean Pay said.

"We have a very young side in terms of age and NRL games, so to add someone with Joe's talent and winning attitude will be a big boost for us moving forward and I know that everyone is excited about what he can bring."

Second-row is a position of depth for Canterbury but one they have constantly chopped and changed.

Skipper Josh Jackson and Kiwi international Raymond Faitala-Mariner were the starting pair in round one, but combinations have varied between Corey Harawaira-Naera and Adam Elliott.

Goal-kicking sensation Rhyse Martin has struggled to get a start, playing out of position at lock which has also been shared with Elliott and Chris Smith.

Stimson, who was predicted to start in place of Ryan Hoffman this season, has seen little game time under Craig Bellamy in 2019, playing just two games after an injury setback before round one.

Stimson is a product of elite rugby league school St Gregory's and is the son of former South Sydney Rabbitohs player Peter Stimson.

After graduating from Melbourne's feeder team, Sunshine Coast Falcons, Stimson has made 41 NRL appearances and featured in their 2018 grand final loss.