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Bulldogs Face Major Suspension Fallout After First Loss to Broncos

Canterbury's 42-18 defeat to Brisbane leads to potential bans for key players, forcing urgent adjustments ahead of Magic Round.

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Overview

  • The Bulldogs suffered their first loss of the NRL season, falling 42-18 to the Broncos after trailing 34-0 at halftime.
  • Sitili Tupouniua, Josh Curran, and Matt Burton are facing judiciary charges, with potential combined bans of 9 to 13 weeks depending on plea decisions.
  • Tupouniua's suspension risks are heightened by repeat offences, while Curran and Burton also face significant time on the sidelines.
  • Coach Cameron Ciraldo criticized the team's first-half discipline but praised their second-half fight, emphasizing lessons learned from the defeat.
  • The Bulldogs must reconfigure their lineup for Magic Round and beyond, with replacements like Bailey Hayward and Daniel Suluka-Fifita expected to step in.