Canterbury prop Michael Hodgson has extended his stay at the NRL club until the end of 2011.

The 30-year-old journeyman, who has produced career-best form since joining the Bulldogs last season, will saddle up for his 14th season next year.

Hodgson has previously played for Parramatta, Canberra and the Gold Coast.

His signature is an important boost for Canterbury, who could lose homesick Test prop Ben Hannant at season's end.

Hodgson has overcome his own bout of homesickness, re-signing despite his wife living in Canberra where she runs a business.

"She's very supportive and happy for me to do it again," he told reporters on Monday.

"There's a few boys in the NRL who do it.

"It's all for a good cause and I'm still enjoying my football so we'll keep it going."

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