Wests Tigers fans need Jahream Bula to stay. Phil Gould isn’t helping

April 14, 2026 — 5:00am

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There were two questions worth asking after the Wests Tigers continued their magical run on Sunday afternoon.

Firstly, what is happening with the future of gun fullback Jahream Bula?

And secondly, why is Canterbury boss Phil Gould, in his job at Nine, allowed to repeatedly heap praise on the 24-year-old, who has been linked with a move to the Bulldogs during the free-to-air coverage?

Let’s start with Gould’s Bula love-in on Sunday. In commentary during Nine’s coverage, Gould did not hide his admiration for Bula’s display, in which he scored two tries, at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

“Gee-whiz he’s going to be a good player.

“He’s just creamy, so fluid, beautiful, like apple pie on a Sunday.”

Brenton Speed, who was sitting next to Gould in the commentary box, then pointed out “plenty of other clubs are monitoring Jahream........

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