Bulldogs Thrash Knights for Fifth Straight Win in Belmore-Style Takeover
Alright, let’s talk about a team on fire—Canterbury Bulldogs just pulled off their fifth straight win, and they did it in serious style. The blue and white army rolled into Accor Stadium like it was Belmore Oval, turning what could’ve been a low-energy Sunday evening match into an absolute party. A 6:15pm kickoff, not exactly prime time, right? But try telling that to the 24,000+ fans who showed up like it was a grand final. The energy was electric, the vibes were real, and honestly, the Bulldogs delivered a performance that had everyone talking.
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This wasn’t just a win—it was a shutdown. A 20-0 statement against the Newcastle Knights, who were unfortunately hit hard with injuries before the match even properly began. One of their key forwards, Jacob Saifiti, pulled a calf muscle just as he was running onto the field. Talk about bad luck. Then, just 90 seconds into the game, James Schiller was ruled out after a nasty head knock. So the Knights were down to 14 men almost immediately, yet they hung in there for a surprising amount of time.
In fact, it took until the 41st minute for the Bulldogs to score their first try. But when they finally found their groove, they didn’t let go. Jacob Kiraz, back in the mix, was a real threat in the air, and Josh Curran reaped the rewards from one of his well-timed bat-downs. Rookie Jack Todd also got to celebrate his first NRL try, charging over while Phoenix Crossland sat in the bin for a trip.
But even beyond the tries and the stats, this game showed just how dialed-in the Bulldogs are this season. Their defence is elite—easily the best in the comp so far—and coach Cameron Ciraldo couldn’t have been more pleased. He knows there’s more to come, especially with stars like Matt Burton and Viliame Kikau set to return after the bye. And with a massive Good Friday clash against the Rabbitohs coming up, the Dogs are eyeing a crowd of 60,000+. That would be a record-breaker, by the way.
Credit where it’s due, the Knights showed a ton of grit. Captain Kalyn Ponga and coach Adam O’Brien both spoke proudly about their team’s fight, and honestly, it’s fair. They were battered and reshuffled, but didn’t throw in the towel. Still, against this new-look Bulldogs squad, that wasn’t enough.
Canterbury is now 5-0 for the first time since 1993. Yeah, it's been a while. After years of frustration and rebuilding, it finally feels like the Dogs are back—and their fans are loving every second of it.
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