WARD’S BIG JOB
Ex-Bulldogs prop Barry Ward has been appointed Canterbury’s general manager of pathways and junior league.
Ward’s position is a key appointment for the Bulldogs with Ward overseeing all the areas of development beneath the NRL level.
The new role, which will complement the current coaching structure, will have Ward responsible for the organisation, planning and delivery of the elite football programs and development practices within local junior clubs and region. This includes the operational, welfare, coaching, educational, administrative and logistical support within the pathways and junior league programs.
After a career which netted 91 top grade games, Ward has held numerous positions with the Bulldogs. He was a NSW Cup coach and previously sat on the football and league’s club boards.
Ward, who is a Canterbury life member, was employed in the club’s commercial department.
The Bulldogs remain on the lookout for a head of football.