‘I’m worried’: The leadership void Bulldogs must fill amid doubt over new recruits
The Bulldogs are desperate to return to winnings ways and are trying to build a roster to get them there.
But despite four players already confirmed to be making the move to Belmore next season, there’s a concern none of them will bring what the club needs most — leadership.
Two-time premiership-winning Panther Stephen Crichton headlines the list that includes Rabbitohs’ back-up fullback Blake Taaffe, Panthers utility Jaeman Salmon and former Shark Bronson Xerri, who will return from a four-year ban.
“They have bought players, but none of any real significance — aside from Stephen Crichton,” NRL 360 host and former Bulldog Braith Anasta said.
“But still I’m worried the players they’ve bought… I don’t mean to sound disrespectful because I hate saying it but when you look at the players they’ve bought there’s no real big-game players, impact, x-factor (players).”
“Outside of (Crichton) these are guys that are going to strengthen the squad no doubt about it,” News Corp journalist Michael Carayannis interjected.
“They’re better than the guys that are leaving the club, but are they going to make them a top eight side? The answer is no.”
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