NRL 2022: NZ Warriors add St George Illawarra Dragons forward Jackson Ford to boost 2023 stocks

Jackson Ford.
Jackson Ford. Photo credit: Image - Getty Images

NZ Warriors have added to their 2023 forward stocks, signing St George Dragons back-rower Jackson Ford on a two-year deal.

Ford, 24, has played 33 first-grade games for the Dragons since his 2019 debut, including five this year.

Warriors chief executive Cameron George welcomes the signing of Ford, who will make contributions in the Warriors first-grade and reserve sides.

"We're thrilled to secure Jackson, as we look towards relaunching the club at home in 2023,"  George said. 

"He'll add quality to our back-row resources, and will also bring valuable experience at both NRL and New South Wales Cup levels, providing greater depth to our squad." 

Ford joins a cast of new Warriors signings under incoming coach Andrew Webster.

Halves Te Maire Martin and Luke Metcalf have been signed from Brisbane Broncos and Cronulla Sharks respectively, with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad returning from four years with Canberra Raiders.

Centre Dylan Walker arrives from Manly Sea Eagles, along with forwards Marata Niukore from NRL Grand Finalists Parramatta Eels and Mitchell Barnett from Newcastle Knights.

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