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Crichton tipped for Origin captaincy, but not just yet

The Bulldogs' inspirational Stephen Crichton (left) has been tipped as a future NSW Origin captain. (HANDOUT/NRL PHOTOS)

Phil Gould has no doubt Stephen Crichton will one day captain NSW, but he does not believe this year's State of Origin series is the right time for the Canterbury skipper to take over.

It comes as the Bulldogs football boss reveals he has already bought his ticket to the US as the club looks set to be announced on the NRL's Las Vegas program for 2026.

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