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  Joe WILLIAMS [Player Stats] + Submit additional information or a correction to this player 
Bulldogs re-sign Winitana and Kite Thu May 15, 2008 Source: www.bulldogs.com.au The Mitsubishi Electric Bulldogs have secured the future of two more emerging stars, extending the contracts of local juniors Tim Winitana and John Kite for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. The extraordinary injury toll facing the Bulldogs has also led to the signing of Joe Williams who will play VB Cup and provide back-up in the halves. After an impressive pre-season 21 year old Winitana forced his way into the starting side where he has had a strong impact in the centres, including a Players Player performance in the Round 2 match against the Rabbitohs. 20 year-old Kite has worked his way through the Bulldogs development pathways, playing in junior representative teams and working as a Trainee last year. The big front rower is expected to move into the top 25 squad next season. Having played nearly 50 first grade games Williams provides a solid alternative in the halves in the event of further injuries. "These are all important signings for us, we're particularly pleased to be able to secure the services of local juniors in Tim Winitana and John Kite," said CEO Todd Greenberg. "They are both very capable players with a great deal to offer the club and we expect them to play a key role in a bright future for the Bulldogs. "Joe Williams knows the demands of first grade football and is an important acquisition for us given the uncanny number of injuries we've endured already this season." News source: www.bulldogs.com.au Williams joins Bulldogs following Panthers release Wed May 14, 2008 by Matthew O'Neill Penrith have announced that halfback Joe Williams has been released with immediate effort and will join the Bulldogs for the remainder of this season. Williams signed with the Panthers after not being part of Jason Taylor's plans at the Rabbitohs this season despite playing a key role in Souths revival last year. Penrith Chief Executive Michael Leary said, "Joe asked the club for a release in an effort to further his career in first grade at another club. "After consultation with the coaching staff, we have decided to release Joe." Williams has been playing for Penrith's feeder club Windsor Wolves in the NSW Cup this season. In an ironic twist Williams will be up against Windsor this weekend when he plays for the Bulldogs at The Crest Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs have been struggling badly in the halfback position this season following the release of Brent Sherwin during the off-season and finding no adequate halfback to fill his position. Daniel Holdsworth has played every match in the halfback position for the Bulldogs this season despite struggling for any sort of form and it's going to be hard for Williams or talented youngster Aaron Groom to dislodge Holdsworth and more so since he's in Steve Folkes' leadership group at the Bulldogs. It's believe that Williams has signed for match payments and his deal comes under the Bulldogs NSW Cup part-time squad.
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