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NRL star confirms shock club switch

Just days after Dallin Watene-Zelezniak confirmed his mid-year exit, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have lost another star for 2022.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 14: Nick Meaney of the Bulldogs passes during the round 14 NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Stadium Australia, on June 14, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Big decision time for star Bulldog

The Bulldogs are yet to lock him in and the Melbourne Storm has come calling, so Nick Meaney has to decide what he’ll do for 2022 and beyond.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 02: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak of the Bulldogs speaks to team mates during the round 12 NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Parramatta Eels at ANZ Stadium on August 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Representative star ditches NRL contract

A New Zealand international told his teammates he has played his last game for his current club and will switch to a rival immediately.

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‘Significant’ error prevents upset of the year

The Bulldogs threatened to pull off the upset of the year against the Eels on Sunday but one play turned the tide at Bankwest Stadium.

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Dragons coach Anthony Griffin could barely stand to watch his side's performance.

Coach cringes at own team’s performance

They started the season looking like top eight bolters but the Dragons have now hit rock bottom by losing to cellar-dwellers Canterbury.

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PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 29: Paul Momirovski of the Panthers celebrates scoring a try with team mates during the round 12 NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Panthers Stadium, on May 29, 2021, in Penrith, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Panthers’ stunning 26-year first

The Panthers were far from their intimidating best but they got the job done against the Bulldogs at BlueBet Stadium on Saturday.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Jack Hetherington of the Bulldogs walks from the field after being sent off during the round six NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Canterbury Bulldogs at QCB Stadium, on April 18, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

‘Unbelievable’: Fiery star’s horror return

Following his five-week suspension, Canterbury forward Jack Hetherington only needed two minutes to once again find himself in hot water.

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Filthy star sprays rival in NRL faking drama

Dylan Napa accused a rival of faking injury to get him sent from the field, giving him an almighty spray as he was banished to the sin bin.

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Barrett's Bulldogs and Ricky's Raiders met during Magic Round.

Coaches’ brutally honest warning for NRL

Coaches Ricky Stuart and Trent Barrett have taken aim at the NRL as Magic Round’s sin bin tally reaches staggering heights.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 15: Curtis Scott of the Raiders celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the round 10 NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Canberra Raiders at Suncorp Stadium, on May 15, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Undermanned Canberra ditches ‘faders’ tag

Despite being reduced to 11 men at one stage in the second half, Canberra managed to outmuscle a dogged Canterbury outfit on Saturday.

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Raiders stun as NRL crackdown goes ‘too far’

Another day another drama for the NRL’s controversial foul play crackdown as the first send off divided the sport once again.

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Bulldogs NRL player Kyle Flanagan breaks down at the mid-week press conference, when asked about his Dad's advice after he was benched last weekend. Source - Fox League

Coach breaks silence on ‘emotional’ Flanagan

Trent Barrett has opened up on Kyle Flanagan’s axing from the 17 to face the Canberra Raiders at Suncorp Stadium this weekend.

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Pictured ahead of the start of the 2021 NRL season at Canterbury Bulldogs home stadium at Belmore in Sydney is Canterbury Bulldogs player Kyle Flanagan.Picture: Richard Dobson

NRL club torched for ‘embarrassing’ call

The Bulldogs have been blasted for their management of a young halfback who earlier today broke down in tears during a press conference.

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Kyle Flanagan composes himself in press conference.

Bulldogs star axed after emotional presser

Bulldogs star Kyle Flanagan bravely fronted up after his public shaming on Sunday — but was overcome when asked about his father.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 09: Corey Allan of the Bulldogs receives attention from the trainers during the round nine NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on May 09, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Bulldogs’ horror season takes dark turn

The Bulldogs suffered another loss on Sunday but serious injuries to two stars are the biggest immediate concerns for the battling club.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 09: Matthew Dufty of the Dragons shows his frustration during the round nine NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on May 09, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Fans slam ‘worst half of football’ this year

The Dragons managed to get the job done against the Bulldogs but fans weren’t happy with both sides’ sloppy performances early.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 01: Clint Gutherson of the Eels scores a try during the round eight NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Parramatta Eels at Stadium Australia, on May 01, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

King Gutho reigns supreme in Eels win

An injury to Nathan Brown was the only sour note in the Parramatta Eels’ convincing victory over the Canterbury Bulldogs.

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Injury blow sours skipper’s masterclass

An injury to Nathan Brown was the only sour note in the Parramatta Eels’ convincing victory over the Canterbury Bulldogs.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Shaun Johnson of the Sharks and Chad Townsend of the Sharks prior to the round seven NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on April 24, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Shock Brisbane Broncos target emerges

Cronulla playmaker Shaun Johnson is in Brisbane’s sights after confirmation halfback Tom Dearden is off to the Cowboys.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Kyle Flanagan of the Bulldogs runs the ball during the round seven NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on April 24, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Bulldogs discover recipe for success: Flanagan

Canterbury has claimed the club’s first win since September last year. Now they want more, and the player steering the ship is ready to deliver.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: Anthony Milford of the Broncos looks dejected during the round two NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Brisbane Broncos at Cbus Super Stadium on March 19, 2021, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Two clubs circle $1 million Bronco

Anthony Milford’s hopes of staying at the Brisbane Broncos appear over with two Sydney clubs in the running for the halfback.

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Brandon Wakeham of the Bulldogs passes with Braden Hamlin-Uele of the Sharks in defence during the Round 6 NRL match between the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney, Sunday, June 21, 2020. (AAP Image/David Neilson) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Glaring issue with new 18th man rule

The new 18th man rule could give youngsters their first taste of NRL footy, but Brandon Wakeham warns the rule could come at a cost.

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NRL star faces huge ban for monster hit

It was the tackle heard around rugby league, but not everyone was seeing things the same way after a Sharks star’s huge shoulder charge.

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History made as Bulldogs shock Sharks

It took seven rounds, but the Bulldogs have finally recorded their first victory of 2021, running out 12-point winners over the Sharks.

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Adam Reynolds, Mitchell Moses and Shaun Johnson.

Next star to fall in market madness

Matty and Andrew Johns have revealed where the three most-coveted halves — Mitchell Moses, Adam Reynolds and Shaun Johnson — will land.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Matt Burton of the Panthers runs the ball during the round three NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Melbourne Storm at Panthers Stadium on March 25, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Burton won’t backflip on the Bulldogs

A relieved Matt Burton was clear when asked could he change his mind to knock back Canterbury and remain at the Panthers next season.

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Tamou defends Hetherington’s judiciary struggles

James Tamou insists his former Penrith teammate Jack Hetherington is just learning despite having had six charges in his past 29 games.

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Huge ban for Hetherington ‘coathanger’

Jack Hetherington’s “coathanger” tackle on Valentine Holmes could rule the Bulldogs big man out of as many as six NRL games.

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‘Disgusting’ send off sparks NRL debate

There are bad tackles and then there is this Jack Hetherington high shot that was a throw back to the wild times of the past.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Lachlan Lewis of the Bulldogs receives attention during the round four NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Stadium Australia, on April 02, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Bulldogs face huge fine after Lewis concussion

Fans were staggered when Lachlan Lewis played on for the Bulldogs after a head-knock in Round 4, and now his team faces a big fine.

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