Re-signed Bulldogs big man Aiden Tolman tipped as a future captain Canterbury-Bankstown re-sign Aiden Tolman for four more years, touting him as a future leader at the club. THE Bulldogs have signed Aiden Tolman to a new four-year contract, with chief executive Todd Greenberg tipping the front-row enforcer as a future captain. Tolman rejected approaches from the Parramatta Eels and South Sydney to extend his deal at Belmore where he has been since quitting Melbourne Storm three years ago. Greenberg, who is leaving the club to join the NRL, says it's one of the Bulldogs' most significant recent signings. And while Michael Ennis is entrenched as the club's skipper, Greenberg declared Tolman could eventually follow in his leadership path. "I have watched Aiden grow from a shy, unassuming young man into a husband, a father and now one of our club's most valuable contributors both on and off the field," he said. Aiden is a quality person and a quality footballer - one of the most underrated players in the game. His numbers and statistics speak for themselves and I'm delighted he has committed long-term at the Bulldogs. He is a future leader and would not look out of place in a Blues Origin jersey. Tolman's signing is a boost for the club going into Friday night's clash with the Wests Tigers. It should also help dispel rumours of continuing player unrest at the club. Aiden Tolman, with wife Zarinah and son, Flynn, 1, has penned a new four-year contract with the Bulldogs. Picture: Cameron Richardson "This was never a hard decision because I always wanted to stay," Tolman said. At the same time it's a weight off my shoulders to have my future settled. The Kempsey junior has been mentioned in discussions as a possible bench player for NSW in Origin. He says the added responsibility of leading the Bulldogs' pack in the absence of James Graham and Sam Kasiano has improved his game this year. "I've tried to develop my game to promote the football more," he said, "I can improve my second phase and offloads. Des (Hasler) has been a big help. Tolman is more than happy to be playing under Ennis at this stage of his career. "I'm part of the leadership group and I'm enjoying helping some of our younger forwards who are coming through," he said. I try to help out Mick where I can and he's going to be around for a long time yet.