The Canterbury Bulldogs are finally rediscovering their form.
While their performances haven't always been aesthetically pleasing, under Cameron Ciraldo's guidance, the team has managed to secure five victories in the last six matches.
Before their recent game against the New Zealand Warriors, it was fair to argue that the teams they faced weren't exactly powerhouses.
After suffering a tough Round 13 defeat at the hands of the Wests Tigers, the Bulldogs regrouped to narrowly defeat the Parramatta Eels by two points, followed by a one-point win over the Manly Sea Eagles, and an 18-point victory against the Gold Coast Titans.
After their last bye of the season, they faced a setback, conceding 40 points to the Canberra Raiders. However, rather than unraveling as they had done earlier this year, Ciraldo's squad bounced back to triumph 32-0 against the Tigers in Round 20.
Although the Tigers aren't a top-tier team, achieving a shutout while scoring 32 points is still a promising development for Canterbury.
The win against the Warriors last weekend, despite being a scrappy 18-6 affair, demands attention.
While it's true that the Warriors had a disappointing outing, it's hard to ignore the pattern of strong teams struggling against Canterbury.
This has occurred on two separate occasions now. If you look back to earlier this season, questions arose about the Penrith Panthers and their potential to remain undefeated, given how dominant they were.