Bulldogs' Matt Burton and Viliame Kikau Face Weeks Out After Knee Injuries

Scans confirm low-grade knee injuries for both players, impacting Canterbury's lineup in upcoming NRL matches.

Matt Burton sustained a low-grade medial cruciate ligament injury during the Bulldogs' 40-24 win over the Gold Coast Titans and is expected to miss several weeks.
Viliame Kikau also suffered a knee injury late in the match, with scans pending to confirm the extent of the damage, though a similar recovery timeline is anticipated.
Canterbury's coach, Cameron Ciraldo, plans to shift captain Stephen Crichton to the halves to cover for Burton in the upcoming match against Parramatta.
The Bulldogs have started the season 2-0 for the first time since 2016, but their lineup will be tested in games against Parramatta, Cronulla, and Newcastle before their round-six bye.
Winger Marcelo Montoya avoided suspension for a shoulder charge during the game and can accept a fine with an early plea.