Ealing Trailfinders have today confirmed the signing of Max Bodilly from Exeter Chiefs for the 2019/20 season.
The centre is a product of the Academy at Sandy Park, and he has gone on to make 36 appearances for Rob Baxter’s side. The fast-footed back has since established himself as a dangerous runner with an eye for try-scoring.
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We are delighted to announce the signing of Max Bodilly from Exeter Chiefs! pic.twitter.com/xIXzrOHVM5
He made his senior Chiefs debut in an LV= Cup encounter against the Ospreys in 2014 and progressed on to represent Exeter in the Aviva Premiership, Anglo-Welsh and European Champions Cup.
Fighting alongside the likes of Henry Slade and Ollie Devoto for a place in the midfield, he has also been dual-registered for the past few seasons with Cornish Pirates, featuring regularly for the Cornish club in the Championship.
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Bodilly is very pleased to have put pen to paper at Trailfinders Sports Club.
“I’m really happy to have signed with Ealing Trailfinders. They have a strong squad with an exciting style of play and have been challenging at the top of the Championship for a number of years. I can’t wait to get stuck into a new challenge!”
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