Dominic BrockUpdated May 22, 2026 — 7:45pm,first published 7:30pmYour say: Bulldogs or Storm?By Latest Posts7.45pmNRL backs controversial calls after Stuart criticises officialsBy Canberra coach Ricky Stuart didn’t answer any questions after last night’s loss to the Dolphins but he did make a big impact with his 111-second post-game media conference, criticising a series of close calls against his side.“The game has interpretations and rules, and we’re in a position at the moment where we’re picking and choosing when we apply them, and it’s a very frustrating situation for those who are involved,” Stuart said.“In all the years I’ve been involved in the game as a coach, I’ve never been so confused. It’s disappointing, to say the least, but I’m just so confused at the moment.“You can’t have a rule and apply it one week and not the next week ... it’s disappointing because I love the game.”But the NRL has backed the officials’ decisions in all four cases, which probably won’t make Stuart any happier today.Read the full story7.38pmGould, Ciraldo clash on Galvin’s long-term No.7 statusBy Bulldogs general manager of football Phil Gould is no stranger to the media and he’s been doing the podcast rounds this week discussing his team’s form and Lachlan Galvin’s suitability to the halfback role, after a five-game losing streak.First, on his own Six Tackles with Gus podcast, he ruminated on the reasons for the Dogs’ struggles, and suggested the new high-scoring version of the game we’re seeing this season just doesn’t suit the club’s focus on defence in recent seasons.“We built this team over the last couple of years built on old DNA of defence and fitness and resilience,” Gould said.“And we haven’t been a big point-scoring team for the last two years either, we’ve been winning games three tries to one or four tries to two and we’ve really backed our defence, and in the game today it’s hard to do that. It just hasn’t suited us.Pinned post from 7.28pmYour say: Bulldogs or Storm?By 7.27pmTeam lists: Dogs ring the changes, Storm missing key trioBy Plenty of team changes for these sides tonight.For the Bulldogs, Jacob Kiraz is back from a knee injury and will shift to fullback tonight with Connor Tracey ruled out with a hamstring problem on Thursday. Stephen Crichton is on NSW duty and Jonathan Sua has been dropped, with Enari Tuala moving into the centres and Marcelo Montoya and Jethro Rinakama on the wings. Bailey Hayward has been benched, with Kurt Mann starting at hooker.Melbourne will rely on some inexperienced playmakers tonight with Russell-Smith at five-eighth and Trent Toelau at hooker in place of Maroons stars Cameron Munster and Harry Grant, while Cooper Clark replaces Queensland’s Trent Loiero at lock. Alec MacDonald and dummy-half Gabriel Satrick join the bench.Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs2. Jacob Kiraz 19. Jethro Rinakama 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Enari Tuala 20. Marcelo Montoya 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 14. Kurt Mann 10. Leo Thompson 11. Sitili Tupouniua 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon.7.27pmWelcome to Friday night footyBy Hello and welcome to tonight’s live coverage of Canterbury’s clash with Melbourne at Accor Stadium. Dominic Brock at the blog desk with you tonight.A year ago the Bulldogs sat in first place on the ladder. Right now they’re in 14th, with the second-worst attacking record in the league, and searching for answers at a time when the new fast-paced NRL doesn’t seem to be suiting them. They’ve lost five straight and need to turn things around fast if they are to be any hope of contending for a finals spot.They come against another of this year’s underachievers Melbourne, although the Storm have produced back-to-back wins after their own horror seven-game losing streak. But with Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Trent Loiero on Origin duty, Melbourne will rely heavily on New Zealand playmaker Jahrome Hughes to lead the way tonight.Kick-off is at 8pm.1 of 1