Overview

• Ciraldo confirmed that Galvin will be introduced off the bench for the Round 18 match against the Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium.
• The coach insisted he values input from his trusted staff within the club's 'four walls' over external criticism.
• Ciraldo defended the Bulldogs’ recruitment strategy and evolution, dismissing doubters of their forward pack and overall approach.
• He said Galvin’s roaming playstyle poses a threat when unleashed, citing the youngster’s involvement in the decisive sequence against Penrith.
• Second-placed Canterbury and fifth-placed Brisbane both head into Friday Night Football missing key Origin stars.