Phil Gould confirms Jake Turpin and Kade Dykes exit Bulldogs for 2027
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
On October 5, Phil Gould announced that Jake Turpin and Kade Dykes will leave the Canterbury Bulldogs after the 2026 season. Both players were on one-year deals but struggled for playing time, with Dykes transitioning from the Cronulla Sharks and Turpin joining from the Broncos. Their departures follow the earlier confirmations of multiple exits, including Josh Curran and Kurt Mann's signing with the Wests Tigers. The Bulldogs now have 25 players contracted for 2027, leaving five roster spots open.
- •Turpin and Dykes confirmed to leave Bulldogs for 2027 season
- •Dykes played 17 NSW Cup games in 2026, scoring 10 tries
- •Turpin played only 10 first-grade games over two seasons
- •Bulldogs have 25 contracted players for 2027, with five spots remaining
- •Kurt Mann signed with Wests Tigers for the 2027 season
- 8:16 PMZero Tackle NRL — Phil Gould confirms two more Canterbury Bulldogs player departures
"The move follows Kurt Mann’s departure to the Wests Tigers.
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