Bulldogs coach Ciraldo cited fatigue risk in humid Townsville for axing Lachlan Galvin before kick-off.
Canterbury Bulldogs head coach Cameron Ciraldo has revealed a risk of fatigue and cramping in 'hot and humid' conditions in Townsville was behind the decision to axe Lachlan Galvin an hour out from kick-off on Saturday night.
Galvin joined the Bulldogs just over a month ago, and while the club's form has been on the downward trend since then, a hard-fought win over the Cowboys on the road will give the side some confidence.
He said that was down to what he had seen the week before in a game between the Cowboys and Storm at the same venue, and while he admitted he was worried it was the wrong call when Matt Burton had to leave the field in...