The decision to overlook Trent Hodkinson for the Canterbury captaincy has raised further questions about the off-contract playmaker's future at the club.

The Bulldogs officially announced Great Britain international James Graham will replace Michael Ennis as Canterbury captain for its 2015 campaign at its season launch at Curzon Hall on Tuesday night.

Leading the troops: New Bulldogs skipper James Graham. Credit:Brendan Esposito

Frank Pritchard, who was co-captain last year, was demoted to vice captain alongside Aiden Tolman. However, Hodkinson was overlooked for any leadership roles just months after leading the team in last year's grand final in the absence of the injured Ennis, who subsequently moved to Cronulla.