The Warriors signing of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is set to cost them one of their brightest prospects with boom rookie Brad Abbey set to join the Bulldogs for 2016.

The 18-year-old fullback will join the Bulldogs on a three-year deal from next year with Canterbury set to finally end their search for a long-term fullback option. The Bulldogs fended off interest from Melbourne to secure Abbey with the Storm having viewed him as a replacement for Billy Slater.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's move to the Warriors could provide the Bulldogs with a bonus. Credit:Getty Images

He was the Warriors' under-20s rookie of the year last year and was included in the first grade squad this year. The Warriors website describes Abbey as "one of the club's brightest prospects" and he was signed to the club until the end of next year.

Abbey sought a release from the Warriors after they signed Kiwi international Tuivasa-Sheck on a rich long-term deal from next year. The Warriors have released English international Sam Tomkins. The Bulldogs have struggled to fill the void since Ben Barba's scintillating 2012 season. Sam Perrett has spent the bulk of his time with the Dogs playing No.1. Canterbury enticed Brett Morris to the club from St George Illawarra last year in a bid to play fullback. Injury this season has hampered Morris' impact, but he has added plenty of speed to the Bulldogs attack. However, the addition of Abbey could force Morris back onto his familiar flank position.

Abbey's younger brother Daymon – who made the New Zealand under-15 merit squad – will also join the Bulldogs next year. Daymon has spent the bulk of his time playing hooker but could follow his brother into the fullback position.

The Warriors have secured some of their brightest prospects in recent weeks by signing Tuimoala Lolohea, Solomone Kata and Sam Lison until the end of 2018, while prop Toafofoa Sipley, the Junior Warriors captain, re-signed until the end 2017.