Bulldogs forward Jack Underhill decides against release request
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Canterbury Bulldogs forward Jack Underhill has chosen not to pursue a release from the club. The decision follows meetings with coach Cameron Ciraldo and advisor Phil Gould, after a season where Underhill, initially a promising rookie, faced selection challenges and was relegated to the NSW Cup. The Bulldogs view Underhill as a key part of their future, especially after a difficult 2026 season. He remains under contract through 2028 and aims to establish himself in the first-grade squad for next year.
- •Underhill was previously dropped to the NSW Cup late in the season.
- •He debuted in Round 11 and played seven first-grade games.
- •The Bulldogs have lost several forwards and have roster spots available.
- •Meetings secured Underhill's future with the Bulldogs.
- •His contract extends through 2028, limiting potential release options.
- 9:41 PMZero Tackle NRL — Bulldogs forward makes decision on potential release request
"He was out of favour with the club at the end of 2026.
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