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Andrew Ryan returns to Bulldogs
Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo’s first coaching staff move can be revealed.
Bulldogs great Andrew Ryan is headed back to Belmore.
In what marks incoming Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo’s first coaching staff move, Ryan will return to Canterbury for the first time since retiring after 218 games with the club in 2011.
The former premiership-winning captain who was revered for his work-rate on the field will be charged with replenishing Canterbury’s hard-nosed DNA.
Ryan will work in a cultural leadership role that will focus on creating a greater connection and understanding of what the Bulldogs stand for and who the players represent.
The former NSW and Test forward has almost a decade of experience in mentorship, education and player wellbeing at the NRL.
More recently, the 2009 Dally M captain of the year coached the Knights NSW Cup team and for the past two years, the NSW under-19’s.
The latter could prove hugely advantageous for the Dogs recruitment when it comes to trying to lure the best young talent in the game.
Ciraldo and Ryan have been close confidantes ever since working together with the Country Origin team from 2014 to 2017.
Ryan, 43, was also a member of Ciraldo’s staff when he was coach of Italy during the 2017 World Cup.
Ryan told The Sunday Telegraph he was excited to be heading back to Belmore.
“I’m super passionate about helping the club and doing anything I can for Canterbury,’’ Ryan said.
“I know Cam very well, he’s a wonderful appointment and he’s someone that values the connection of a group highly.
“He reached out to me to see if I was interested in helping develop that space for the Dogs, while also doing anything and everything with the team.
“This is a playing group that I can’t wait to get connected with.
“I think everyone would know how much Canterbury means to me and I want every player to understand what this club can do for them.
“It’s a special club with a special fan base.
“It helped shape my life and that’s how every player should feel when they pull on a Bulldogs jersey.
“I know it’s been tough for fans of late, but I can’t wait to get in and get this great club back to where it belongs in the NRL.’’
Ryan is recognised as one of the club’s most influential leaders having served as captain of Canterbury across seven seasons, including the honour of leading the Bulldogs to their 2004 premiership success.
Ciraldo is in the midst of formalising his coaching staff for the 2023 season.
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...h/news-story/0587d1580880634361a8828e6cb82286
Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo’s first coaching staff move can be revealed.
Bulldogs great Andrew Ryan is headed back to Belmore.
In what marks incoming Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo’s first coaching staff move, Ryan will return to Canterbury for the first time since retiring after 218 games with the club in 2011.
The former premiership-winning captain who was revered for his work-rate on the field will be charged with replenishing Canterbury’s hard-nosed DNA.
Ryan will work in a cultural leadership role that will focus on creating a greater connection and understanding of what the Bulldogs stand for and who the players represent.
The former NSW and Test forward has almost a decade of experience in mentorship, education and player wellbeing at the NRL.
More recently, the 2009 Dally M captain of the year coached the Knights NSW Cup team and for the past two years, the NSW under-19’s.
The latter could prove hugely advantageous for the Dogs recruitment when it comes to trying to lure the best young talent in the game.
Ciraldo and Ryan have been close confidantes ever since working together with the Country Origin team from 2014 to 2017.
Ryan, 43, was also a member of Ciraldo’s staff when he was coach of Italy during the 2017 World Cup.
Ryan told The Sunday Telegraph he was excited to be heading back to Belmore.
“I’m super passionate about helping the club and doing anything I can for Canterbury,’’ Ryan said.
“I know Cam very well, he’s a wonderful appointment and he’s someone that values the connection of a group highly.
“He reached out to me to see if I was interested in helping develop that space for the Dogs, while also doing anything and everything with the team.
“This is a playing group that I can’t wait to get connected with.
“I think everyone would know how much Canterbury means to me and I want every player to understand what this club can do for them.
“It’s a special club with a special fan base.
“It helped shape my life and that’s how every player should feel when they pull on a Bulldogs jersey.
“I know it’s been tough for fans of late, but I can’t wait to get in and get this great club back to where it belongs in the NRL.’’
Ryan is recognised as one of the club’s most influential leaders having served as captain of Canterbury across seven seasons, including the honour of leading the Bulldogs to their 2004 premiership success.
Ciraldo is in the midst of formalising his coaching staff for the 2023 season.
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...h/news-story/0587d1580880634361a8828e6cb82286
