Gould: Bulldogs ‘rethinking everything’ as six-again era hits hard
Phil Gould has stated that the Canterbury Bulldogs are reevaluating their strategies as they struggle to adapt to the high-scoring nature of the NRL this season. The team's previous defensive focus has not translated well in 2026, resulting in a significant drop in performance compared to last year. Gould emphasized the need to support both players and coaches as they navigate these challenges.
- ▪Phil Gould mentioned that the Bulldogs are 'rethinking everything about our operation' due to their poor performance this season.
- ▪The Bulldogs have scored only 173 points, ranking them second to last in the league.
- ▪Last season, the Bulldogs were in first place with a much better points differential of +110.
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