Bulldogs snare Payne

The Bulldogs have signed up former Wests Tigers lock Corey Payne to a one-year deal.

The 25-year-old is the seventh post-season Bulldogs signing following the captures of Dene Halatau (Wests Tigers), Mickey Paea (Dragons), Steve Turner (Storm), Junior Tia Kilifi (Panthers), Blake Green (Sharks) and Tim Browne (Sea Eagles).

Bulldogs coach Kevin Moore believes Payne will add depth to the squad after Greg Eastwood left to play with the Leeds Rhinos in the European Super League next season.

"Corey's an aggressive, tough backrower with good ball skills and as a local junior he was really keen to come back to the Bulldogs," Moore said.

"His ability to cover a number of roles within our forward pack makes him a valuable acquisition to our club."

Payne has played 88 senior games since debuting for St George Illawarra in 2005.

He played 47 matches with the Dragons and 41 with the Tigers.