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Has the Canterbury Bulldogs bubble burst? Their disappointing loss to the Cowboys exposed their lack of middle field oomph, which is why now more than ever they’re missing a former Dog, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
General manager of football Phil Gould has got a lot right at finals-bound Canterbury, but not every signing has paid off for the Bulldogs.
The Canterbury Bulldogs appeared to be the season’s fairytale but the nightmare fortnight has left plenty of questions.
After boasting the NRL’s best defence a fortnight ago, the Bulldogs have now suffered heavy losses in back-to-back weeks, as the Cowboys blew them off the park to secure a home elimination final.
Cameron Ciraldo and Phil Gould have rightly received most of the credit for the Bulldogs’ remarkable resurgence, but neither would be at the club in the first place without the influence of a certain figure. PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals the Bulldogs’ true saviour.
Almost forgotten amid Canterbury’s charge towards their first final series in eight years, Karl Oloapu has received some massive news ahead of his comeback from career-saving spinal surgery.
The Manly Sea Eagles dominated the Bulldogs, but the win has come at a potentially massive cost, with superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic suffering a shoulder injury.
The Sea Eagles have put their home final fate in their own hands but the side have also been dealt a nightmare blow in their bid to make it happen.
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