Gould says Galvin is not the Bulldogs long-term halfback. Ciraldo says he is

Updated May 21, 2026 — 4:54pm,first published 1:31pm

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Is Lachlan Galvin a long-term halfback?

It’s a topic that has divided the rugby league world, let alone Canterbury fans. It was a question that has just been put to the powers that be at Belmore in a bid to solve the conundrum.

Bulldogs general manager of football Phil Gould, a guest on James Graham’s The Bye Round podcast episode that was released at 8am on Thursday, said he is not.

“People say, ‘Is he a halfback or not?’ Well, I don’t know any 20-year-old who is a first-grade halfback,” Gould said.

“I don’t think he’s a long-term halfback. I don’t think we ever had the intention of him being a long-term halfback.”

Four hours later, Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo fronted his pre-match media conference ahead of Friday’s clash against Melbourne. Told of Gould’s comments, Ciraldo was asked where he thought Galvin would end up.

“I haven’t seen that part of [Gould’s podcast], but he’s the best halfback we’ve got right now,” Ciraldo replied. “He’s got an opportunity to be a halfback for as long as he wants to be. The way he’s tracking right now is pretty good when you consider what he’s had to go through........

© The Sydney Morning Herald