Overview

• Galvin will come off the bench against North Queensland, with Matt Burton and Toby Sexton restored as the Bulldogs’ halves pairing.
• Ciraldo admitted Galvin’s second start at five-eighth contributed to an 18-0 lead collapse against Brisbane and said those errors serve as important learning opportunities.
• Canterbury has slipped from first to third on the NRL ladder since Galvin’s mid-season transfer from the Wests Tigers.
• Toby Sexton and hooker Reed Mahoney are set to depart the club at the end of the season, prompting ongoing role adjustments.
• Winger Marcelo Montoya opted to delay required neck surgery through the Origin period to maintain squad depth