Matt Burton is copping the heat, but was the Canterbury‑Bankstown Bulldogs’ No.6 actually doing his job before the switch? In this Footy IQ breakdown, we dive into the Bulldogs’ Round 4 loss to the Newcastle Knights, how Burton was deployed in the halves, and why the panic around his role says more about Canterbury’s systems than their playmaker.
We look at the Bulldogs’ attack shape, last‑tackle options, edge defence issues and overall game management, asking whether the club has misdiagnosed the problem by putting the blowtorch on their best half.
If you’re a Bulldogs fan, an NRL tragic, or just want smarter analysis on spine roles and coaching decisions, this one’s for you. Hit subscribe for weekly NRL tactical breakdowns and find Footy IQ on all major podcast platforms for the full audio version.
