Phil Gould has been downgraded at Channel Nine, raising alarm among NRL fans. His demotion is thought to be related to the network's considerable expenditure in broadcasting the NRL Grand Final, which has mixed reviews. Gould's latest predictions, including a blunt prediction for the Grand Final, have fueled the theories about his role and the network's plans. Meanwhile, the NRL is experiencing other alterations, with the exit of a Tigers winger and additional recruits for the Bulldogs, making the situation more challenging in the sport.