The Bulldogs have not been subtle in using the Panthers’ template and players to rebuild the club from 2021 wooden spooners to potential contenders in the space of two seasons.
Penrith have been the benchmark over the last three seasons and the Bulldogs have adopted the theory, “if you can’t beat them, join them” in moulding their organisation and squad in the Panthers’ image.
More accurately, the Bulldogs as an organisation have gone after the best administrators, coaches and players from the Panthers in a bid to turn around their fortunes both on and off the field.