SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Josh Aloiai of the Tigers throws a water bottle during the round 18 NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Wests Tigers at ANZ Stadium on July 9, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

The Wests Tigers have announced the re-signing of exciting young forward Josh Aloiai for a further two seasons.

In 2016, the 21-year-old became the first ever Wests Tigers player to feature in every match in a debut season, subsequently winning the Club’s Rookie of the Year Award.

Aloiai joined Wests Tigers leading into the 2016 season from the Parramatta Eels, where he played two seasons of Holden Cup and represented the Junior Kiwis.

Making 24 NRL appearances in 2016, the Glenora Bears junior scored two tries and showed impressive form in the backrow.

Aloiai expressed his excitement in committing to the Club until the end of the 2019 season.

“I feel really blessed to be able to sign on with Wests Tigers until the end of 2019,” Aloiai said.

“I’m just really thankful because I honestly love coming to training every day, I love turning up with the players and the staff at the Club; so, I’m just happy that I get to be here for a little bit longer.

“It’s a privilege to be able to live my dream (of playing first grade) – the players that we have here have pretty much become my brothers and we also have quality staff at the Club - they really make playing footy more enjoyable.

“Last year definitely exceeded all my expectations, I’m just really thankful for the opportunity and I want build off those games in 2017.

“I’m still just as hungry to keep trying my best, obviously with great players and staff around me I’m really looking forward to that journey,” he said.

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