Bulldogs head coach defends players amid criticism of season performance
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 3:28 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs head coach Cameron Ciraldo addressed the criticism directed at his players during the club's awards night on September 21, 2026. The Bulldogs finished 12th in the NRL this season, failing to meet expectations after a third-place finish the previous year. Ciraldo highlighted the challenges his players faced, noting their resilience in dealing with external pressures and injuries throughout the season. He stated that their struggles would serve as motivation for future success. The team looks to regroup ahead of the 2027 campaign.
- •Bulldogs finished 12th in the NRL after expectations were high.
- •Cameron Ciraldo defended his players against ongoing criticism.
- •Ciraldo pointed out multiple players played through injuries.
- •He believes the team's struggles will contribute to future success.
- •Bulldogs aim to regroup for a stronger 2027 season.
- 3:28 AMZero Tackle NRL — Bulldogs head coach fires back on criticism of players
"This comes after club expectations were not met this season.
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