Bulldogs News: Thompson, Townsend, Coaching Changes & Highlights
- * Fan Experience: leo Thompson secretly attended a Bulldogs semi-final game against the Panthers, sitting in the "nosebleeds" to avoid recognition.
- * Jason Taylor: Moving from NRL assistant coach to head coach of the Bulldogs' NSW Cup side.
- * New Role: Returning to the Cronulla Sharks as the SG Ball (under-18s) head coach.
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leo Thompson (Bulldogs Player)
* Fan Experience: leo Thompson secretly attended a Bulldogs semi-final game against the Panthers, sitting in the “nosebleeds” to avoid recognition. He enjoyed the atmosphere and being part of the crowd.
* Enjoys the Crowd: He specifically likes playing in front of large, vocal crowds.
Bulldogs Coaching Changes
* Jason Taylor: Moving from NRL assistant coach to head coach of the Bulldogs’ NSW Cup side.
* Adam O’Brien: Joining cameron Ciraldo’s NRL coaching staff after being sacked by the Knights at the end of the 2025 season.
* Mick Potter: Moving into the Bulldogs’ academy programs.
Chad Townsend (Former NRL Player)
* New Role: Returning to the Cronulla Sharks as the SG Ball (under-18s) head coach.
* Playing Career: retired after the 2025 season, having played 268 NRL games.
* Sharks History: Won a premiership with the Sharks in 2016 and played 146 games for the club.
* Other Clubs: Also played for the Warriors, Cowboys, and Roosters.
Video Highlight
* A video segment (0:51) discusses how coach madge unlocked the potential of Reece Walsh.