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After a seven-year finals drought, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs returned to September action in 2025 as they finished sixth on the ladder. Despite a heartbreaking loss to Manly in their elimination final, there were plenty of positives for Cameron Ciraldo’s side, who proved to be one of the best defensive sides in the NRL.
Dally M Centre of the Year Stephen Crichton will continue to captain the Dogs this season, but they will be without star winger Josh Addo-Carr after he was involved in a drug scandal in the off-season.
The Bulldogs have added a few handy acquisitions in the off-season, with Marcelo Montoya, Sitili Tupouniua and Tom Amone all set to play in Round 1.
Let’s have a look at the Bulldogs hopes for 2025 with top NRL bookies.
About the Canterbury Bulldogs
| Established: | 1934 |
|---|---|
| Home grounds: | Belmore Sports Ground |
| Coach: | Cameron Ciraldo |
| Captains: | Stephen Crichton |
| Premierships: | Eight – 1938, 1942, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1995, 2004 |
| 2024 ladder finish: | Sixth (14-10) – knocked out Finals Week 1 |
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| 2025 Premiership | Top 4 Betting | To Make Grand Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds @ BetOnline | $9 | $1.60 | $4.50 |
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- After one of the biggest player turnovers in history in recent years, the Bulldogs’ squad will stay largely the same heading into the 2025 season. Leading online bookmakers give Canterbury the fifth-best odds for the premiership at $15, with expectations that they will continue improving on the same trajectory. They held the third-best defensive record last season, but major improvement will be needed in attack if they are going to push the likes of Penrith and Melbourne.
- Missing the top four by just two wins in 2024, the Bulldogs offer great value to make the top four at $3. They boast a highly skilled forward pack, while the halves pairing of Matt Burton and Toby Sexton formed a formidable partnership in the back end of last year. Stephen Crichton, Jacob Kiraz and Bronson Xerri are explosive in the backline but consistency killed them throughout the year, so if they can play regular high-level footy, there is no reason why the Dogs can’t make the top four.
- With the loss of Josh Addo-Carr on the wing, the pressure has now risen on Jacob Kiraz to lift his game in 2025. Playing every minute of last season, the Lebanese international led the Dogs with 12 tries last season, more than his previous years combined. After spending time on both the wing and at centre in 2024, Kiraz looks set to play all season on the wing, so back him to continue improving and leading Canterbury’s try scorers this year.
2025 Canterbury Bulldogs draw
| Round | Opponent | Venue | Date | Time (NSW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dragons | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney | Saturday, March 8 | 5:30pm |
| 2 | Titans | Belmore Sports Ground, Sydney | Sunday, March 16 | 6:15pm |
| 3 | Eels | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Sunday, March 23 | 4:05pm |
| 4 | Sharks | Shark Park, Sydney | Saturday, March 29 | 7:35pm |
| 5 | Knights | Accor Stadium, Sydney | Sunday, April 6 | 5:15pm |
| 6 | Bye | – | – | – |
| 7 | Rabbitohs | Accor Stadium, Sydney | Friday, April 18 | 4:05pm |
| 8 | Broncos | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | Thursday, April 24 | 7:50pm |
| 9 | Titans | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | Sunday, May 4 | 1:50pm |
| 10 | Raiders | GIO Stadium, Canberra | Saturday, May 10 | 3:00pm |
| 11 | Roosters | Accor Stadium, Sydney | Friday, May 16 | 8:00pm |
| 12 | Dolphins | Accor Stadium, Sydney | Thursday, 22nd May | 7:50pm |
| 13 | Bye | – | – | – |
| 14 | Eels | Accor Stadium, Sydney | Monday, June 9 | 4:00pm |
| 15 | Rabbitohs | Accor Stadium, Sydney | Sunday, June 15 | 4:05pm |
| 16 | Bye | – | – | – |
| 17 | Panthers | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Thursday, June 26 | 7:50pm |
| 18 | Broncos | Accor Stadium, Sydney | Friday, July 4 | 8:00pm |
| 19 | Cowboys | Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville | Saturday, July 12 | 7:35pm |
| 20 | Dragons | Accor Stadium, Sydney | Saturday, July 19 | 5:30pm |
| 21 | Sea Eagles | TBA | Sunday, July 27 | 4:05pm |
| 22 | Wests Tigers | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Sunday, August 3 | 2:00pm |
| 23 | Warriors | Accor Stadium, Sydney | Saturday, August 9 | 7:35pm |
| 24 | Roosters | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | Friday, August 15 | 8:00pm |
| 25 | Storm | AAMI Park, Melbourne | Friday, August 22 | 8:00pm |
| 26 | Panthers | Accor Stadium, Sydney | Thursday, August 28 | 7:50pm |
| 27 | Sharks | Accor Stadium, Sydney | Saturday, September 6 | 7:35pm |
Canterbury Bulldogs players to watch in 2025
Reed Mahoney
Born: 22/4/1998
Games: 150
Tries: 27
Position: Hooker
With their defensive system playing such a key role in the Dogs’ success in 2024, no player is more important than hooker Reed Mahoney. The 26-year-old had 200 more tackles than anyone else in the NRL last season, while his playmaking from dummy half is essential in attack. After making the grand final with Parramatta in 2022, Mahoney knows what it takes to reach that next level, so he will certainly play a big part if the Dogs push into the top four.
Connor Tracey
Born: 17/6/1995
Games: 88
Tries: 34
Position: Fullback
After coming across from the Sharks last season, Connor Tracey quickly secured his spot in the number one jersey for the Dogs. While he isn’t quite in the top level of fullbacks, the 28-year-old makes a difference with his high work rate, strong running game and ability to both score and set up tries. With the threat of Crichton moving to fullback, the pressure is on Tracey to hold his spot, but if he has a similar campaign, then the Bulldogs will be in good stead.
Max King
Born: 4/5/1997
Games: 116
Tries: 2
Position: Prop
Despite being one of the smaller props in the NRL, Max King is arguably the most important member of the Dogs forward pack heading into 2025. With a lack of depth in their middle forwards, his importance was truly noted last season when he missed six weeks due to a wrist injury. He averaged the second highest tackles per game at the club, while his offloads and quick ball-playing ability are critical in attack. If King can stay healthy throughout the season, the Dogs’ forward depth is well covered.
Canterbury Bulldogs records and stats
- Most games: 317 – Hazem El Masri
- Most career points: 2,418 – Hazem El Masri
- Most career tries: 159 – Hazem El Masri
- Most tries in a season: 5 – Edgar Newham (1942), Nigel Vagana (2002)
- Most points in a season: 342 – Hazem El Masri (2004)
- Most points in a match: 34 – Hazem El Masri (vs. Tigers, 2006)
- Most wins in a season: 20 (2002)
- Fewest wins in a season: One (1964)
- Most consecutive wins: 17 (2002)
- Most consecutive losses: 11 (1955-56, 1965-66)
- Biggest winning margin: 66-4 (vs. Cowboys, 1995)
- Biggest losing margin: 6-91 (vs. St. George, 1935)
- Formed in 1934, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs remain the oldest surviving expansion club in Australian rugby league’s top flight. Only two teams—the Sydney Roosters and South Sydney Rabbitohs, both foundation members of the NSWRL—have contested more first-grade premierships.
Canterbury made an immediate impact, winning their first premiership in 1938 and repeating the feat in 1942. However, the post-war era brought leaner times. The club, then known as the Berries, endured a two-decade premiership drought, returning to the grand final in 1967. That year, they famously ended St George’s 11-year premiership streak in the preliminary final, only to lose the decider to South Sydney.
The Bulldogs’ fortunes improved markedly in the 1970s. After grand final defeats in 1974 and 1979, they claimed their third premiership in 1980 with a commanding 18-4 victory over Eastern Suburbs. This triumph heralded a golden era, with further premierships in 1984, 1985, and 1988. By the end of the 1980s, Canterbury was among the strongest and most stable clubs, navigating the Super League wars of the 1990s with relative security.
Entering the 2025 NRL season, the Bulldogs remain one of rugby league’s most storied clubs. While recent years have seen rebuilding efforts, the team is poised to reclaim its former glory. With a mix of seasoned players and emerging talent, the Bulldogs aim to return to their proud tradition of consistent finals appearances and premiership success.
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