As the Canterbury Bulldogs’ dismal NRL season nears an end, the club appears to be preparing for a large-scale overhaul of their playing list – but their decision to do so has left them somewhat at odds with club captain Raymond Faitala-Mariner. The 29-year-old was caught off-guard after it was reported that he had been given free reign to look for a new club, despite the Bulldogs signing him to a new three-year deal 12 months ago and later appointing him as captain.
Boasting just six wins from 19 games in Cameron Ciraldo’s first season as head coach, the club has opted to pursue some high-profile acquisitions. The likes of Gold Coast Titans forward Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Brisbane Broncos prop Payne Haas are…