The Barrett deal, however, is done, ending any suggestion that a late contender - such as former Cowboys coach Paul Green - could come into calculations to replace Dean Pay. Both teams will readjust their preparations for a Monday 7pm kick-off. Skip to main content Main. The Bulldogs squad is set for a makeover. Venue: Canterbury have significantly bolstered their forward pack for next season with the signing of Penrith's Jack Hetherington on a two-year NRL deal. The Team Latest Results The Team Schedule The Team Roster The Team Standings Fixtures & Results. Bulldogs: Aiden Tolman has been cleared on his COVID- 19 test but will undergo a period of quarantine of up to 14 days and therefore will not train with the team or be available for selection during that period. Sarah is a journalist for The Sydney Morning Herald. Queensland Maroons boss Kevin Walters is the favourite to win the job but faces stiff competition from former North Queensland coach Paul Green. Aside from scouring the English market, the Bulldogs are considering another fundamental change to the way they source talent. Bankwest Stadium, Sydney. Steve Georgallis will remain the caretaker coach until the end of the season, giving Barrett a fresh start once he finishes his commitments at the foot of the mountains in October. He was good for me because I was obviously in the spine and he helped me out a lot. The club currently partners with the Raiders, but could end up in a new arrangement with the ‘family club’. ... Bulldogs… But as reported by Channel 7 News Brisbane , the Broncos have emerged as a leading contender to sign the former Sea Eagles, Parramatta and New Zealand Warriors pivot, whose market value is expected to drop as low as $400,000. He was subsequently linked with a return to the Manly Sea Eagles, where he made his NRL debut in 2009. Barrett a done deal as Bulldogs begin roster overhaul. “He will be really good. As a result, Sauaso Sue moves into the starting side at prop. Lachlan Lam and Sam Verrills have been omitted from the squad with Mitch Aubusson to make his return via the interchange bench. An official announcement could be coupled with the trumpeting of a new sponsor in a timely boost for the bottom-placed club. Foran was also rumoured to be on the Newcastle Knights’ radar to join childhood friend Mitchell Pearce, while Wests Tigers were also reportedly monitoring the veteran’s next move. CEO Paul White is also headed for the exit in October, with former Broncos five-eighth and media pundit Ben Ikin among the candidates to take the reins at head office. Adrian Proszenko is the Chief Rugby League Reporter for the Sydney Morning Herald. The pair have a strong relationship from their time together at the foot of the mountains. The Dogs have received a boost in the lead-up to the match with news that English forward Luke Thompson will be joining the club mid-season. That turned out to be a relatively prescient summation of the 2020 Bulldogs season. Barrett has officially agreed terms with Canterbury on a three-year deal, but won’t make the shift until the end of the season to ensure there is no disruption to Penrith’s premiership campaign. Canterbury snapped their winless streak in a 22-2 defeat of the Dragons on the long weekend, with five-eighth Kieran Foran's return aiding their attack. Canterbury are also in the market for an outside back given the club desperately lacked points in 2020. Unwanted Canterbury Bulldogs playmaker Kieran Foran has been linked with a shock move to the struggling Brisbane Broncos in 2021. The match will still be held at Bankwest Stadium. Andrew Johns has urged the Bulldogs to make their next signing a classy running five-eighth to play alongside Kieran Foran, days after the club secured cult hero Adam Elliott on a long-term deal.After protracted negotiations that were starting to look shaky, Elliott finally agreed to re-sign with Canterbury on a… The Trent Barrett era at the Canterbury Bulldogs has officially begun, with the club announcing the departure of eight players at the end of the 2020 NRL season. Trent Barrett has wasted no time raiding his former team's playing stocks for next season, with the newly signed Bulldogs coach securing Penrith forward Jack Hetherington. https://t.co/VZ3A1cpmr5 #NRL #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/pAycxP7ngF. If the deal goes ahead, it would mean players who don’t make Barrett’s top 17 next year will no longer play under the Bulldogs brand. The veteran of 21 Tests for New Zealand last month rejected a cut-price offer to re-sign with the Bulldogs . The reigning Dally M Medallist is back for this clash against the Bulldogs as the premiers look to continue their post-layoff surge. Preparations are already being made for Barrett’s arrival. He will be awesome. There are discussions about taking up a new feeder team arrangement to cut costs. The NRL has postponed Sunday's Canterbury v Sydney Roosters game at Bankwest Stadium until Monday to ensure player safety in relation to a potential biosecurity problem. After Canterbury … The Bulldogs are looking to strengthen their outside backs, signing Canberra’s Nick Cotric on a three-year deal and former Dragon Tim Lafai until the end of the season. Foran’s well-documented history of serious injuries is a concern for any club considering signing the 213-game veteran, who has not managed 20-plus outings in a single season since 2014. Board members have made enquiries but will only sign the Canterbury veteran on a low-price deal. Date Home Time/Results Away League Venue Match Day; 2020-09-26 15:00:00 September 26, 2020: Bulldogs : 0 - 42: Penrith Panthers: National Rugby League Premiership: Roosters winger Daniel Tupou has scored nine tries in his past 10 games against the Bulldogs. “He’s a halfback he’s got a lot of brains of different plays and how the game works and you can see it in what the Panthers have brought this year. Canterbury could have a very different look about them by the time Trent Barrett arrives, as the club chases another England international and considers overhauling how talent flows into the top grade. The 23-year-old centre remains contracted to Wigan next year but has a buyout clause that could result in an early departure. Us as footy players, we’ve just got to get on with it and get ready for the footy side of things. “I was still pretty young coming through the grades there. Dallin Watene Zelezniak shifted from the wing to Smith's centre spot. The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs is a professional rugby league club in the National … The Bulldogs squad is set for a makeover.Credit:Getty, “I had a quick look at their squad – they need to buy a world-class dummy half,” Johns said. Reimis Smith, who was suspended on Tuesday, is the other player missing from the squad that was initially named. Andrew Johns has urged the Bulldogs to make their next signing a classy running five-eighth to play alongside Kieran Foran, days after the club … MORE: Maguire addresses Reynold, Packer walkouts. Kieran Foran is the shock contender for Brisbane's spine next season, with @BrisbaneBroncos officials interested in bringing him to the team. The 30-year-old this week had successful surgery after he tore his pectoral muscle in the second-half of Saturday’s 18-14 loss to the Gold Coast Titans. The most likely outcome is to partner with Mounties. Having recently added Luke Thompson to the squad, officials are negotiating with fellow English international Oliver Gildart. He will leave the Family Club having played 40 of a possible 72 games in three-seasons since arriving at Belmore in 2018 on a $3.6 million deal. Canterbury Bulldogs. Having locked in Trent Barrett, the Bulldogs are now ensuring he has a competitive roster at his disposal. The official website of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. But Foran’s manager Sam Ayoub told NRL.com his client would be a ‘perfect fit’ for the inexperienced Broncos and downplayed concerns over the five-eighth’s ageing body. The Bulldogs are also looking to bolster their hooking options and are considering another English international, Daryl Clark. The Wests Tigers and Titans are also in the mix for his services after he engaged an Australian agent to explore NRL opportunities. Obviously coaches and that have input on how we play, but I’ve had a relationship with Baz back at Panthers.