Burton beauty seals 'game of the season' contender

Canterbury Bulldogs star Matt Burton has hit a match-winning field goal for the second week in a row after a stunning golden point 13-12 victory over the Warriors.

Burton had two attempts prior to his clutch moment and slotted the field goal by hitting the upright, exactly the same as last week against the Sharks.

"Ice in his veins," Steve 'Blocker' Roach said on Fox League.

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It was a chaotic match for the Warriors, who lost their back three throughout the match.

The first injury blow was to fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad who was ruled out during the first half.

The fullback left the field in the 39th minute, struggling to walk without a limp. Prior to the second half, Nicoll-Klokstad was captured with ice on his calf with confirmation he will be sent for scans for a strain.

Coach Andrew Webster's agony continued when Dallin Watene-Zelezniak failed an HIA early in the second half. Winger Marcelo Montoya then left in the 63rd minute with an injury, meaning Kurt Capewell had to shift to one wing.

"They're in all sorts here," league great Corey Parker said on Fox League.

The match started with Canterbury going ahead through Bronson Xerri in the 19th minute.

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However, the Warriors hit back twice in the following eight minutes with Watene-Zelezniak and Montoya scoring. The Warriors led 12-6 at half-time.

Scores were then even in the 54th minute when Viliame Kikau grabbed his first of the afternoon.

Canterbury lost their own player in the 73rd minute when Jaeman Salmon had to leave the field with blood pouring from his mouth.

Salmon put pressure on Warriors halfback Te Maire Martin and collected him in the head, however the referee and Bunker deemed the contact fine.

Parker wasn't impressed.

"How is that cleared? There is contact with the head after the ball had been passed," he said.

The field goal chaos then begun when Burton missed a field goal from right in front with four minutes left.

At 12-12 the game went to golden point.

Chanel Harris-Tavita had the first attempt in the 83rd minute but missed before Burton kicked one short the next set.

The Warriors five-eighth had another crack right on half time of golden point but Reed Mahoney's fingertips meant it missed.

Burton then slotted home the winner in the 87th minute to make it two golden point victories in a row.

"Canterbury are an absolute miracle at the moment, there's something so special about the Bulldogs in 2024," commentator Andrew Voss said.

"Incredible scenes here," Parker added.

"It's been one of the games of the season."

Post-game, Burton the result down to his hard-working forwards.

"We just hung in there and kept grinding it out, and I was lucky enough to get it there in the end," he said.

"It's special. I just want to step up and put those ones over for the boys, it goes to show how hard the middles are working. Good that I could ice it."

While it was pure elation for the Bulldogs there are some concerns with Kurtis Morrin and Viliame Kikau put on report.