Gould says Bulldogs chose not to pursue Ben Hunt, who signed with Broncos after leaving Dragons.
Phil Gould has explained the decision from Canterbury officials not to pursue Ben Hunt, despite the club meeting with the veteran playmaker last year.
Hunt left the Dragons in messy fashion at the end of the 2024 season and was soon linked to a host of NRL rivals including the Bulldogs, Dolphins and Roosters.
In the end, the 34-year-old opted to return home to Queensland and link up with the Broncos on a two-year deal, which will see him finish his career at Red Hill.