Josh Reynolds makes STUNNING NRL comeback as Bulldogs offer veteran a place in their squad for the new season after he was left shattered by Arabella Del Busso’s fake pregnancy scandal
Josh Reynolds has sealed his fairytale return to Canterbury after the NRL side offered the veteran a place in their 30-man squad for the new season.
The 33-year-old was on a train-and-trial deal with the club and was set to battle against younger players for a spot in Cameron Ciraldo’s group ahead of the 2023 campaign.
However, the Bulldogs’ new coach has rewarded Reynolds for his enthusiasm and drive with a full-time contract, sealing his return to the club.
Josh Reynolds has been offered a place in the Bulldogs’ 30-man squad for the 2023 campaign
The veteran is targeting a fairytale return to the top of the NRL with his beloved Canterbury
Reynolds is a fan-favourite having dazzled for the Bulldogs during his stint from 2011-2017, before playing for the Tigers and Hull FC, where his form slipped dramatically.
He was also embroiled in an off-field controversy when his ex-girlfriend, Arabella Del Busso, faked a pregnancy to deter him from dumping her.
Ciraldo and team manager Phil Gould told Reynolds of their decision at Belmore this week, and the coach revealed that the team were delighted to learn that the 33-year-old will be sticking around.
New Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has been impressed by Reynolds’ determination
‘It’s something we had been thinking about for a few weeks, and we were able to give Josh the good news on Saturday in the middle of Belmore Sportsground following our field session,’ Ciraldo said.
‘We announced it to the playing group which gave the boys an enormous lift after a tough few weeks of training.
‘We were talking in the morning about what sort of team we wanted to be, and we felt it was a good way to finish off the training session by saying that the qualities that Josh Reynolds brings to the team is what our team wants to display.’
Reynolds dated Arabella Del Busso (R) before a fake pregnancy saga ended their relationship
‘The boys were pretty excited and jumped all over him. We didn’t do him any favours, he worked hard and deserves this opportunity,’ he said.
‘We felt the leadership he brings to the team and his competitiveness, that’s what we wanted to rub off on the squad, but it was up to him to show us that his body could hold up to it all,’ Ciraldo said.
‘And he’s done really well in that regard. He has proved to us that he can be a really valuable asset to the team this year, so there was no point in waiting any longer. We wanted to give him the confidence that we have in him and that’s why we announced it.’