Gus On Bulldogs’ Toughest Period + Origin Selections

About this episode

Phil Gould discusses the Bulldogs' recent struggles and the complexities of Origin selections.

(01:40) Bulldogs issues  (08:45) Origin selection headaches (36:40) Ask Gus (46:00) Round preview and predictions NordVPN is giving you a huge discount and four extra months on your NordVPN subscription. To get this exclusive deal, go to  nordvpn.com/sixtackles .  Phil Gould opens up on the Bulldogs’ rough month, explains where confidence has dropped away, how injuries have hurt the side, and why the pressure of playing for a club like Canterbury can quickly overwhelm younger players when results turn south. Gus breaks down why the Bulldogs’ defence-first DNA is being tested in today’s NRL and why simply defending your way to wins is no longer enough. Plus, a State of Origin debate. Did Laurie Daley get it wrong dropping Dylan Edwards for James Tedesco? Was Reece Walsh unlucky to miss out? And is the Cameron Munster and Sam Walker halves combination a gamble that could define the series? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Phil Gould

Topics covered

• Bulldogs issues
• Origin selection
• NRL analysis
• Player performance
• Team dynamics

Keywords

• Bulldogs
• Origin selections
• Phil Gould
• NRL
• Dylan Edwards
• James Tedesco
• Cameron Munster
• Sam Walker

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