Nick O\u2019Meley, the son of former Hull FC star Mark, is set to follow in his father\u2019s footsteps as he joins NRL outfit Canterbury Bulldogs ahead of 2026.<\/p>\n
Now 27, versatile back Nick has enjoyed a successful campaign at second-grade level with Burleigh Bears<\/a> this year.<\/p>\n Scoring seven tries in eight matches, he helped Burleigh to victory in the Queensland Cup Grand Final against Norths Devils at the back end of last month.<\/p>\n The Bears were then beaten by New Zealand Warriors\u2019 reserves, who had already clinched the New South Wales Cup title, in the State Championship over the weekend just gone.<\/p>\n But O\u2019Meley, whose dad was affectionately known as \u2018ogre\u2019 throughout his career, will now link up with the Bulldogs<\/a> on a train-and-trial deal.<\/p>\n Son of former Hull FC star follows in father\u2019s footsteps as NRL move sealed<\/p>\n Bulldogs chief Phil Gould<\/a> \u2013 who was commentating for Australian outlet Channel 9 \u2013 revealed during the State Championship clash that O\u2019Meley junior was on his way to the club.<\/p>\n The 27-year-old was just six when dad Mark \u2013 who played more than 100 first-grade games for the club \u2013 formed part of the Bulldogs side that won the 2004 NRL<\/a> Grand Final against Sydney Roosters.<\/p>\n Kangaroos international and New South Wales representative Mark, now 44, then went on to don a shirt for the Roosters before rounding off his first-grade career in Super League<\/a> with Hull FC.<\/p>\n