By ABC News

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Canterbury football boss Phil Gould has been hospitalised and is awaiting test results on his heart.

Gould was admitted to hospital on Monday and did not appear on Nine’s 100% Footy program.

The Bulldogs general manager has been hospitalised since and there is no timeline for his discharge, but he posted to social media that “everything is OK” on Thursday morning.

“My regular blood tests this week, showed up something else that needed investigation,” he wrote.

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

The 67-year-old remains one of the most influential figures in the NRL, through his work at both Nine and Canterbury.

With Gould at the helm, the Bulldogs have returned to being a force in the NRL again with a top-four finish this year, although they exited the finals in straight sets after a controversial mid-season move to acquire half Lachlan Galvin from the Tigers.

Gould is said to be in good spirits and in regular communication with the Bulldogs from his hospital bed.

News of Gould’s health concerns emerged as the NRL’s gala night kicked off, with fellow Canterbury officials and captain Stephen Crichton at the Dally M Medal.

Gould had his tenure at Canterbury extended until the end of 2031 last month, with coach Cameron Ciraldo earning a similar extension.