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Bulldogs GM Phil Gould “lucky” after being hospitalised in Sydney with heart condition

Canterbury Bulldogs general manager of football, Phil Gould, has declared himself as “lucky” after spending three days in hospital with a heart condition.

David Riccio and Dean Ritchie
Phil Gould is battling “significant health concerns”. Picture: NewsWire/Gaye Gerard
Phil Gould is battling “significant health concerns”. Picture: NewsWire/Gaye Gerard

Phil Gould has declared “he’s lucky” after spending three days in hospital with a heart condition.

The Canterbury Bulldogs general manager of football took to social media on Thursday morning to update the rugby league community on his condition.

“Thank you to all the very kind well-wishers. Greatly appreciated,’’ Gould wrote on X.

“Everything is ok.

“My regular blood tests this week showed up something else that needed investigation.

“Basically, I came in to change the tyres, and they found a problem with the engine.

Phil Gould is battling “significant health concerns”. Picture: NewsWire/Gaye Gerard
Phil Gould is battling “significant health concerns”. Picture: NewsWire/Gaye Gerard

“Go figure.

“I’m lucky they found it early.

“The Doctors and Hospital staff have been simply amazing, but hopefully I’m going home soon.

“Looking forward to Grand Final Day.

“Best wishes to all.

“Thanks

again.”

Gould took himself to hospital on Monday, resulting in his absence from Channel 9’s 100% Footy panel show.

Despite the health scare, Gould was in good spirits, to the point of remaining in constant communication with Bulldogs hierarchy via email from his hospital bed during Wednesday night’s Dally M Awards.

Originally published as Bulldogs GM Phil Gould “lucky” after being hospitalised in Sydney with heart condition

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