Storm sign prop Josiah Pahulu

Melbourne Storm is happy to announce the signing of younger prop Josiah Pahulu from the Gold Coast Titans on a two-year contract.

The 21-year-old will be a part of Storm with speedy impact and can begin coaching with the group this week.

Born in Auckland and raised in Queensland, Pahulu developed his sport with the Springfield Panthers earlier than making a robust influence for the Burleigh Bears within the Queensland Cup.

He made his NRL debut in Spherical 5 of the 2024 season and was named the Titans’ Rookie of the Yr. With 22 NRL appearances already to his identify, Pahulu arrives in Melbourne as one of many sport’s most promising younger forwards.

Storm Normal Supervisor of Soccer, Frank Ponissi, welcomed the addition of Pahulu and shared his pleasure for his signing.

“Josiah is a talented young footballer and an impressive individual,” Ponissi stated.

“He’s a dynamic younger ahead who has already proven spectacular potential early in his NRL profession. We’re assured he’ll make a robust influence and be a useful addition to the gifted group of rising center forwards in our squad and coming by way of our pathways program.

“We’re excited to see what Josiah can obtain in Melbourne and delighted to welcome him to the Membership.”