Phil Gould breaks silence on high-profile Bulldogs player swap

The reported deal had generated plenty of discussion, with the Bulldogs boss addressing the noise.

By Leo Twemlow · Zero Tackle

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 10:07 PM

Key Things to Know

Phil Gould dismissed reports of a player swap involving Matt Burton and Sam Walker.
The Bulldogs football boss addressed the widespread speculation to shut down the transfer rumors.
Matt Burton remains tied to Canterbury-Bankstown following Gould's denial of the move.

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Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs football boss Phil Gould has addressed and shut down reports linking the club to a high-profile player swap. The speculative deal had reportedly involved Bulldogs star Matt Burton and Sydney Roosters playmaker Sam Walker.

The reported swap had generated significant discussion across the league before Gould dismissed the rumors directly. The brief report highlights the Bulldogs executive's stance in silencing the ongoing speculation regarding the two playmakers.

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