LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The Bulldogs will kick off their 2024 campaign with back-to-back away games, as they prepare to unveil their mass of new signings at home for the first time in Round 3 against the Titans.
Their NRL draw snapshot on bulldogs.com.au reveals a tough schedule, including a traditional Good Friday clash with the Rabbitohs and a King's Birthday game against the Eels.
They will also take a home game to Bundaberg in Round 24 to face the Dolphins.
The Bulldogs have a tricky schedule of home and away fixtures in 2024, with multiple meetings set down with last year's post-season teams such as the Sharks, Roosters, Knights, Raiders, and Warriors.
They will also take on the Eels, Dragons, and Cowboys twice.
The Bulldogs have only one meeting with last year's grand finalists, the Panthers and the Broncos.
They will also face the Titans, Rabbitohs, Wests Tigers, Sea Eagles, Storm, and Dolphins only once.
Canterbury will have eight six-day turnarounds on their schedule, with their longest turnaround time in Round 20 when they travel to Townsville to face the Cowboys.
Despite having just one home game in the opening month, the Bulldogs won't have to travel outside of Sydney during that period.
The Sharks are the only 2023 finals side they face in the first four games, providing a positive start to the year.