The Bulldogs showed signs of fight in the second half against Wests Tigers and look to build on that against an opponent they have enjoyed some success against in recent years.
In the last four meetings between these sides the Bulldogs have come away with two wins, including a thumping 28-6 victory at Accor Stadium in round 14 last year when Luke Thompson and Josh Jackson ran riot through the middle.
The forwards will again hold the key if Canterbury are to turn their fortunes around and hand interim coach Mick Potter his first victory on what is sure to be an emotional day back at Belmore Sports Ground.
The Dragons got the job done despite some shaky moments against the Warriors and have a good opportunity to build some momentum heading into the mid-season bye.
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The Rundown
Team news
Bulldogs: Tevita Pangai jnr (back spasms) is out of the side, replaced by Joe Stimson on the bench. Josh Addo-Carr is back from illness and needs a big game ahead of Origin I. Corey Waddell returns from a head knock and will start in the back row.
Dragons: Mikaele Ravalawa dropped out on Saturday with a hamstring injury and his place is taken by Tautau Moga. Veteran hooker Andrew McCullough will make an early return from a thumb injury via the bench so Jayden Sullivan drops out.
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Key match-up
Matt Dufty v Cody Ramsey: A former Dragon and rising young gun go head-to-head in a battle of the fullbacks with each looking to impress for different reasons. Dufty has been on the end of some criticism since arriving to Belmore but at times has tried hard in trying circumstances. Ramsey is back in the No.1 jersey and is looking to cement his spot once owned by Dufty.
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Stat Attack
Jeremy Marshall-King has racked up 38 tackles per game this season, continually putting his body on the line to stop opposing big men in their tracks. Leading the way for the Dragons in the defensive department is Jack de Belin with 368 tackles at 33 per match.