The Bulldogs' coach, Cameron Ciraldo, is frustrated with his team's performance, particularly their discipline and edge defense. After a 44-12 loss to the Dolphins, Ciraldo expressed his disappointment, noting that his team's poor performance was not due to a lack of effort. Instead, he pointed to a series of soft decisions and penalties that cost them the game. Ciraldo believes that his team is an easy target for referees, who seem to penalize them more often than their opponents. This frustration is compounded by the team's inability to capitalize on their field position and apply pressure to the opposition. The Bulldogs' skipper, Stephen Crichton, agreed that the edge defense is letting down the middle forwards, who are working hard to lock up the middle of the field. The team's discipline issues are a concern, and Ciraldo is considering changes to address the problem. He is also questioning the decision to sin-bin Jacob Preston for a late shot on Isaiya Katoa, which he believes was a split-second decision that didn't warrant 10 minutes on the sidelines. Overall, Ciraldo is seeking clarity on why his team is being penalized more often and is determined to turn the team's fortunes around by focusing on discipline and edge defense.
