Dogs’ breakfast: Panther tamers one week, embarrassed by the Eels the next

April 19, 2026 — 6:38pm

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When will the real Canterbury stand up?

How is it the Bulldogs can blow away premiership favourites Penrith, then 10 days later get completely out-enthused 38-20 against a depleted Parramatta side at CommBank Stadium. Yes, a Parramatta side missing 13 first-graders, or nearly $4.4 million worth of their cap.

The Bulldogs faithful turned up on another brilliant Sydney autumn afternoon, anticipating a proper hammering of their arch-rivals.

The Dogs players received a louder cheer than the home side when they ran on to CommBank Stadium.

Let’s knock this mob over quickly, get showered, then turn our focus to next Friday and the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.

But it became clear by the first few sets the Dogs were not going to have it all their way – and the home side came to play.

Winger........

© The Sydney Morning Herald