Matt Burton has sent Michael Maguire a timely reminder of his brilliance on the big stage, kicking a field goal in extra time to ice Canterbury’s 13-12 defeat of the wounded Warriors. Hours after a foot injury thwarted Latrell Mitchell’s hopes of playing in the State of Origin decider, Burton flexed his muscles by sealing a second golden-point win in as many Bulldogs games.
” Burton, who sank Cronulla with a one-pointer a week ago, missed his first three attempts - his opening effort ricocheting off the post, the second pulling up short and the third charged down by Jackson Ford. But at the death, the 24-year-old came up clutch again to keep his side undefeated through eight games at home this season. The resurgent Bulldogs are closing in on the NRL’s top four, set to finish the weekend in fifth place on the ladder.