Bulldogs Still Believe as They Wait on Crichton Scans

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has appealed to the club's enthusiastic fan base to support the injury-stricken Bulldogs in their quest to end their NRL finals drought.

Crichton is scheduled for scans on his ankle following a suspected syndesmosis injury sustained in Friday night's game against Melbourne, where the Bulldogs fell 26-18.

The key centre concluded the match in a moon boot and on crutches, observing Canterbury's valiant effort against the Storm without his presence.

The Bulldogs' challenges continued as star second-rower Viliame Kikau also experienced a setback, leaving the field for approximately 15 minutes due to a stray elbow to the eye.