The old saying of "If it ain't broken, don't fix it" will haunt the Bulldogs throughout the summer.

In a bizarre campaign, the Bulldogs led the ladder for 11 weeks mid-season - but then decided to tinker with their squad.

In one of the biggest stories of the year, the Bulldogs signed Lachlan Galvin from the Tigers, sending a clear message to Toby Sexton, the halfback who got them to the top of the ladder, that they didn't think he was the answer.

Galvin took over the number seven jumper, took time to adapt to the pressure and new systems, and the Bulldogs began to slide down the ladder.

To add to their woes, hooker Reed Mahoney, one of the highest paid players on their roster, lost his spot to youngster Bailey Hayward - and clearly wasn't happy.

The Dogs limped into the finals, losing

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