Bulldogs' Phil Gould Hospitalised, Undergoing Heart Tests

Canterbury Bulldogs director of football and Channel Nine commentator Phil Gould, 67, has been hospitalised since Monday and is undergoing tests for what media have described as a suspected serious heart condition. He missed Nine’s 100% Footy and club officials say there is no timeline for his discharge, leaving his availability for Grand Final day duties unclear. Gould posted on X that routine blood tests flagged an issue, thanked hospital staff and reassured followers that "everything is OK." He has continued working from his hospital bed, staying in touch with Bulldogs management, and is reported to be in good spirits. Gould, credited with helping revive the Bulldogs, was recently re-signed through the end of 2031 and is awaiting further test results.