LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Phil Gould, the former Canterbury football club boss, found himself in the midst of controversy after a leaked image of a meeting with former club captain Raymond Faitala-Mariner surfaced.
Gould expressed his displeasure over the leaked photo, stating that the club was rightfully unimpressed and that the photographer responsible had been identified through CCTV footage.
He questioned the presence of a professional photographer at the venue and the timing of the photo, finding it "hilarious." The meeting was intended to discuss Faitala-Mariner's future with the club amid reports of his strained relationship with coach Cameron Ciraldo.
Gould's reaction to the leaked image reflected the frustration and disappointment felt by the club over the breach of privacy.
The incident served as a reality check for Gould, highlighting the challenges of maintaining confidentiality and privacy in the rugby league world.
The leaked image and Gould's subsequent response brought unwanted attention to the Bulldogs' internal discussions and shed light on the complexities of managing a professional rugby league team.