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Breaking News: Bulldogs’ massive 2025 budget puts them in prime position for major moves
Bulldogs Overcome $1.6 Million Salary Cap Handicap in 2024 to Make Finals Return
In a remarkable twist for the Canterbury Bulldogs, General Manager of Football Phil Gould has revealed that the club played the 2024 NRL season with a $1.6 million shortfall in their salary cap. Despite this significant financial handicap, the Bulldogs stunned the league by making their first finals appearance in eight years, reigniting passion among their long-suffering fan base.
Gould explained that the savings were the result of strategic planning, allowing the club to remain financially flexible for the upcoming 2025 transfer market. This handicap means the Bulldogs have played well below the NRL’s salary cap limit, relying on younger players and value signings. However, the funds now available will allow Canterbury to target marquee signings for next season, positioning the club to build on this year’s success.
With Burwood Road regularly brought to a standstill by ecstatic fans celebrating the team’s finals return, this achievement has energized the Bulldogs faithful. It marks a significant turning point for the club, which has struggled in recent years but now looks set for a strong resurgence with key reinforcements expected.
This financial discipline will prove crucial as the club looks to challenge for the title in 2025, bolstered by the prospect of bolstering the roster with new, high-profile talent.
