Bulldogs coach Phil Gould says he does not know what the future holds for player Stephen Crichton after the club makes a positional change. In reporting across multiple outlets, Gould is described as “coy” about how the adjustment will affect Crichton’s role and longer-term prospects with the team. The shift involves Crichton moving to the position of five-eighth. While the move is presented as a new direction for the player, Gould’s comments indicate the Bulldogs have not publicly defined what his subsequent development or future selection may look like beyond the immediate positional switch. The coverage consistently frames Gould’s stance as non-committal, focusing on uncertainty rather than confirming specific plans. Across Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne editions, the core point remains the same: Gould acknowledges the move to five-eighth but says he cannot say what comes next for Crichton at this stage.