LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The Bulldogs are standing firm in the face of NRL greats calling for Matt Burton to be moved, as they believe he has the potential to be a standout No.
6.
Despite starting the season on a shaky note, coach Cameron Ciraldo is adamant that Burton, who joined the club after a premiership-winning stint at the Panthers, has the skills to rise to the occasion.
With one of the biggest boots in the game, Burton has yet to make a significant impact in helping the Bulldogs climb the ladder back to finals contention.
It has been a long seven seasons since Canterbury last tasted finals success, and after finishing 15th last season with a leaky defence and toothless attack, the pressure is on to turn things around.
The Bulldogs stumbled in their season opener, falling to the Eels 26-8 in a match where they struggled to gain control of the ball.
Despite flashes of brilliance from their key players like Burton, Stephen Crichton, and Viliame Kikau, the team failed to capitalize on their opportunities.
But the Bulldogs are not ready to throw in the towel just yet.
They know that success in the NRL is a marathon, not a sprint, and they are determined to rally together and push through this rough patch.
With hard work, determination, and a bit of luck, they believe they can turn their fortunes around and prove the doubters wrong.