The Canterbury Bulldogs have officially signed Newcastle Knights fullback Nick Meaney on a three-year deal following Moses Mbye's departure to the Wests Tigers.

Nick Meaney has signed a three year deal with the Bulldogs starting in 2019. #NRL pic.twitter.com/d9I4rgwQJz — Nothing But Knights (@NothingButNK) May 31, 2018





The 20-year-old played in the NSW U20's Origin in 2017, as well as being named player of the year for the Knights' NYC and NSW Cup teams over the past two seasons.

Meaney will join Knights teammate Jack Cogger at the Doggies in 2019.

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It comes after Mbye put pen to paper on a four-year deal with Wests Tigers earlier this week, starting from 2019.

The Bulldogs had no choice but to part ways with Mbye given the dire state of the club’s salary cap.

Meaney will be the Bulldogs’ first choice fullback in 2019 in Mbye’s absence, according to the report.

The 20-year-old suffered an ankle injury in the opening round of the season, and has only just returned in the ISP NSW competition.

It's great to see Nick Meaney running again after he suffered a serious ankle injury back in Round 1!#goKnights pic.twitter.com/GXPj1OspWy — Newcastle Knights (@NRLKnights) April 30, 2018





Meaney was player of the year in the Knights’ reserve grade side in 2017, also playing for NSW under 20s and NSW Residents. Back in 2016, he won the Newcastle under 20s player of the year award.

Meantime, Roosters back-rower Chris Smith has also signed with Canterbury, effective immediately, as cover for Raymond Faitala-Mariner, who was ruled out for the season with hand and knee injuries on Thursday.