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BRISBANE- Tackling specialist David Stagg is headed to the Bulldogs next season with Brisbane honouring its word to release him from his 2009 National Rugby League contract.
Stagg, who played Origin in 2006, exercised his option earlier this year to stay with the Broncos next season.
But the club told him in May if he received a better offer they would release him because of his service to the club.
Incoming coach Ivan Henjak was keen for Stagg to stay because of his experience with such a young squad next season.
But the Bulldogs, who recently dumped test player Reni Maitua, came up with a two-year package deal which included the lure of a guaranteed starting spot in the No 13 jumper.
Stagg, who rejected an offer from English Super League side Salford, will link up with former Brisbane teammates Ben Hannant and Michael Ennis at the Bulldogs in 2009.
"I've come to terms and I'll be doing the paperwork today," said Stagg on Monday.
"The offer only came up after the Reni situation but they were interested back in April when I was having discussions with Brisbane about taking up my option.
"I also got an offer from Salford which was financially better, but my wife was due to have our baby in August and we decided to stay home.
"Position-wise, playing No 13 (lock) is always something I've wanted to do and they've indicated they want me to play there."
Brisbane could have blocked Stagg's move after the 25 year-old took up his option to play for them in 2009.
- AAP