Is Josh Addo-Carr leaving the Bulldogs? Phil Gould responds to Parramatta rumours
Josh Addo-Carr’s future at the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs appears uncertain, with multiple reports linking the representative winger with an exit.
The 28-year-old was involved in a controversial incident at the Koori Knockout tournament earlier this month which led to his withdrawal from Mal Meninga’s Australian Kangaroos squad, before it was assumed peace talks with Bulldogs powerbrokers had cleared the air.
Yet earlier this week, reports emerged linking the winger with a move to the Parramatta Eels, with a possible swap deal involving Ryan Matterson touted by News Corp.
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Josh Addo-Carr news: Is he leaving the Bulldogs?
The Bulldogs’ head of football Phil Gould has vehemently denied reports that Addo-Carr could depart Belmore.
“I don’t know who started these rumours. I don’t know why they started these rumours. I don’t know why people delve into these rumours, it’s got me beat,” he told 9News on Thursday.
“I don’t know what’s going on with Josh Addo-Carr and why he’s in the papers at the moment.”
Gould also explained the reason behind a recent meeting with Addo-Carr before underlining the winger’s importance at the club.
“Josh had an eventful couple of weeks and we just wanted to make sure that he was okay, make sure he was all settled down,” he said.
“He probably knows that he stepped out of the crease there a little bit [at the Koori Knockout], but people make mistakes, that’s the way it goes.
“As for the other rubbish in the papers, I don’t know where that came from.
“Josh Addo-Carr is a very important part of our club. He is very popular with the members and fans. He has come here for a reason — to help this club rebuild, and we’ll continue to do that.”
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