Sam Verrills
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www.zerotackle.comI don’t have live access to up-to-the-minute feeds right now. Based on recent coverage and public reporting, here’s what’s known about Phil Gould and Sam Verrills’ meeting and potential Bulldogs-interest around mid-May 2026.
Key update
- A report from May 15, 2026, described a face-to-face meeting in Brisbane during Magic Round between Phil Gould (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs general manager) and Sam Verrills, indicating ongoing discussion about Verrills potentially moving to Canterbury. This aligns with the Bulldogs seeking hooker options while Verrills was also coming off-contract with the Titans and navigating contract status with both clubs.[5]
Context and implications
- The meeting signals Canterbury’s interest in Verrills as part of sharpening their hooker options as they assess squad needs mid-season, particularly after Verrills' status with the Titans and talk of an early release or move.[5]
- Verrills has a high-profile club history (Roosters to Titans) and would bring experience in a pivotal role if a deal progressed, especially given Canterbury’s ongoing search for a stable hooker solution.[7]
Additional notes
- There’s a broader historical pattern of Gould engaging in direct, in-person discussions with key players or targets to accelerate recruitment or structural changes within the Bulldogs program. The May meeting fits that pattern.[5]
- Separate from Verrills, Gould’s broader leadership at Canterbury has been the subject of ongoing media discussion in prior years, including coverage of his role in shaping the club’s recruitment and tactical direction.[3]
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