The horrendous personal attacks on Lachlan Galvin reached the point where Bulldogs general manager Phil Gould hosted the star No.7’s family for one of his legendary Chinese meals to check on their welfare.

Gould has rugby league’s loudest voice, but it’s his quiet work behind the scenes that made him an irresistible option when the club offered him a virtual lifetime deal , which was made public on Monday.

Gould is a lightning rod for media attention, and his ability to influence and sometimes distract from issues makes him invaluable to the Bulldogs. But one of the key reasons Canterbury extended his deal to be their top Dog until the end of 2031 is for the hours and hours of work he does for players, their families and staff members that goes unnoticed or unrecognised.

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