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IF NOT BULLDOGS THEN WHO ELSE?: Controversy rocks rugby league after major media outlet hails Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs as the greatest NRL team of all time. Rivals like South Sydney, Parramatta, Roosters and Melbourne lash out, calling the claim biased and disrespectful to the game’s history…read full story…
A fierce debate has erupted across the NRL world following a bold declaration from leading sports analysts that the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are the greatest rugby league team of all time.
The statement, made during a televised panel discussion and later published in an in-depth feature, has sent shockwaves through the rugby league community. The panel praised the Bulldogs not only for their rich history, premiership success, and loyal fanbase, but also for their resilience and iconic status in the heartland of Sydney’s west.
“From the grit of the ’80s under Warren Ryan to the dominance of the early 2000s and the club’s ongoing revival under Cameron Ciraldo, the Bulldogs are more than a team — they’re a legacy,” said one panelist.
However, the praise has sparked outrage among rival clubs. South Sydney Rabbitohs, Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels, and Melbourne Storm all issued strong rebuttals, accusing the coverage of media bias and historical revisionism. Social media exploded as fans debated statistics, premiership counts, and eras of dominance.
Roosters fans pointed to their 15 titles, Rabbitohs highlighted their foundation club status and rich tradition, while Storm supporters noted their consistency in the modern era. Yet Bulldogs fans hit back with pride, citing the club’s working-class roots, never-say-die spirit, and ability to bounce back through generations of challenges.
Club legend Terry Lamb weighed in, saying: “It’s about more than trophies — it’s about heart, culture, and community. If not Bulldogs, then who else?”
While the argument rages on, one thing is clear — the Bulldogs have reignited a passionate conversation about rugby league greatness, and they’re right at the heart of it.
