The Bulldogs were back in 2024, a revitalised season that saw them return to finals football.

New recruit Stephen Crichton was a massive addition to the club, claiming Dally M Captain of the Year honours after lifting his team in a massive way,

And while their season ended somewhat disappointingly, thanks to a Josh Addo-Carr drug scandal, they are in prime position to keep the good times rolling for the blue and white.

Only three players are confirmed to be departing the Bulldogs next season, but there are plenty more weighing up their future with the team.

Jeral Skelton will make the move to the Wests Tigers, while Harrison Edwards joins the North Queensland Cowboys.

Zane Tetevano will also wrap up his time with the club, officially retiring from the NRL.

Of course, the elephant in the room is Addo-Carr – while he has not yet left the team, all signs point to him being shown the door, following his positive road-side drug test and subsequent scandal with the club.

Two new faces are locked in to join the Bulldogs next year, Tom Amone coming across the seas from the Leigh Leopards, and Sitili Tupouniua coming across the highway from the Sydney Roosters.