Bulldogs extend Alekolasimi ‘AJ’ Jones through 2029
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Canterbury Bulldogs have secured forward Alekolasimi 'AJ' Jones on a new two-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2029 season. Jones, who received the Rookie of the Year award in 2026, has rapidly progressed through the Bulldogs' system after making his NRL debut in Round 9. Following his initial one-year extension, which elevated him into the club's Top 30 squad for 2027, the Bulldogs acted quickly to prevent him from negotiating with rival clubs. His defensive skills, shown through a strong tackle efficiency, underline his potential impact.
- •Jones signs a two-year extension through 2029.
- •He was named the Bulldogs' Rookie of the Year for 2026.
- •Jones debuted in Round 9 against the North Queensland Cowboys.
- •He recorded a 95.6% tackle efficiency in his appearances.
- •Extension secures him from rival negotiations starting November 1.
- 10:27 PMZero Tackle NRL — Bulldogs extend rising rookie on multi-year deal
"He received the clubs Rookie of the Year award.
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