LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
'A false dawn': Bulldogs revival over before it began as Josh Addo-Carr drama strikes finals month
Just three weeks ago, Canterbury's only headache was finding enough seats inside Accor Stadium to accommodate its overflowing bandwagon.
But now, it's all gone pear-shaped faster than a missed field goal.
Approaching the final rounds in ominous form with seven wins from eight, the resurgent powerhouse was eyeing off the top four and staking a claim for a home final and fairytale rights to the September series.
Blue and white jerseys were everywhere as Belmore roared back to life, with the streets igniting for anything from a line break to a simple Viliame Kikau re-bleach.
Some of the faithful were even so chipper they were dreaming of a Cinderella grand final story- but not anymore.
Canterbury's dreams have now rapidly evaporated in the space of two confidence-destroying defeats and one commute for a phone charger.
It's enough to make any football fan wonder if this season has turned into a game of rugby league snakes and ladders.