- Bulldogs boss had previously criticized the NRL in a TV advert
- He received a fine from the governing body for his comments
- Now he has taken another hit on his social media account.
Phil Gould may have recently been fined for speaking out against the NRL, but that hasn’t stopped the Bulldogs boss from posting a cheeky comment about the dual criminal charges leveled against the players this week.
It’s been a big week for NRL headquarters administrators, with an unnamed Queensland State of Origin player accused, but not charged, of rape.
That announcement came just hours after former Tigers and Bulldogs halfback Brandon Wakeham was one of three men charged following Wednesday’s raids in which police said they seized more than a kilogram of MDMA .
When the separate stories appeared online, Gould posted an image of a sign that read: ‘We better call Saul!’ Saul Goodman Lawyer’.
Phil Gould is heavily involved in the NRL, managing the Cantebury Bulldogs, commentating on television and appearing as an analyst on multiple media platforms.
He posted this poster for hit shows Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul after a current NRL player was accused of rape and a former player was arrested on drug charges.
Saul Goodman was a flashy lawyer who primarily represented criminals on hit television shows.
Saul Goodman, played by American actor Bob Odenkirk, is a flashy and talkative lawyer from the television series ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’.
Known for his colorful costumes and questionable ethics, he specializes in defending criminals.
Despite his dubious methods, Saúl’s wit and charisma make him an intriguing character.
It comes after the NRL fined Phil Gould $20,000 for a television rant, accusing the Canterbury supremo of launching a “destructive attack” on the game.
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has described rape allegations against a Queensland player as “very serious” and confirmed the league is working with a club on an investigation.
The unnamed player has not been charged, but is under a formal complaint lodged with Queensland Police by a woman.
“Obviously these are very serious accusations,” Abdo said.
He added: “We are working with the relevant parties to find out more and obviously as we know more, we will be able to say more.”
Gould had previously been fined by the NRL for comments he made on Channel Nine.
Wakeham was one of three men charged following Wednesday’s raids in which police said they seized more than a kilogram of MDMA.
NRL boss Andrew Abdo has said the league will allow ongoing investigations to develop before taking any action against current or former players.
If charged, the player would fall under the league’s no-fault withdrawal policy, suspending any player accused of a crime that carries a possible prison sentence of at least 11 years.
Under Queensland law, accused sex offenders cannot be named publicly until charges are laid, so the NRL likely will not be able to detain the player until then.
“I can’t really comment on it until we know all the facts,” Abdo said.
Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski confirmed the investigation and highlighted its complexity.
“It may take some time to get over that,” he said.
Meanwhile, Wakeham was granted bail at Manly Local Court on Thursday but must hand over his passport and is banned from entering international airports.
His lawyer stated that Wakeham would fight the charges. NSW Police Acting Detective Superintendent Richard Puffett highlighted Wakeham’s “active role” in a drug trafficking ring.
Abdo confirmed Wakeham’s case is under the authority of the league due to his contract with a NSW Cup team. The Sea Eagles stated they would co-operate fully with the NRL integrity unit’s investigation.