Phil Gould says Bulldogs are rethinking their approach as NRL six-again era challenges continue

Phil Gould says the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are “rethinking everything” after struggling to adapt to the NRL’s faster, higher-scoring style of play that has emerged under the six-again era. Across reports, Gould’s comments centre on the Bulldogs’ inability to adjust their game plan to the competition’s changed tempo and attacking effectiveness. He argues the team has not translated its approach to the current demands of more repeat sets, quicker momentum and increased scoreboard pressure. The three outlets present the same core message: Gould believes the Bulldogs need to reassess how they play in order to compete under the modern match conditions. While the reports differ only in outlet framing, they consistently attribute the assessment to Gould and describe it as a response to the Bulldogs’ season performance. The coverage does not introduce additional specific on-field incidents or particular match details, focusing instead on the broader tactical adjustment Gould thinks the club must make.