Preston, 24, signs a four-year deal through end of 2031. His management had threatened to take him to market on November 1 until Canterbury improved its offer.
Why it mattersLong-term deals keep star players at their clubs. Losing young talent disrupts a team's chance to rebuild.
AustraliaPreston's new deal keeps a key Bulldogs player at the club when NRL rosters are in flux; the move signals Canterbury's commitment to retaining talent for a rebuild.
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