The Bulldogs’ backline drama shows no signs of slowing down with suggestions Matt Burton is likely to join the Perth Bears amid claims you can’t have two million dollar centres.

Bronson Xerri has been predicted to leave the Bulldogs within the next month after he was dropped to NSW Cup amid suggestions he wanted it known publicly he wanted to leave Belmore.

On Saturday afternoon, the NRL rumour mill was sent into overdrive when reports emerged that Bronson Xerri was considering walking out on the Bulldogs despite still being contracted until the end of 2027.

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Panthers coach Ivan Cleary says rumours of a potential player swap involving Izack Tago and Bulldogs centre Bronson Xerri are merely “porky pies” and someone is “lying” about the situation.

The Broncos are set to be without star halfback Adam Reynolds for the grand final rematch, while the Bulldogs are expected to swing the axe this week.

It took just one poor performance for the critics to come after Daly Cherry-Evans and the Roosters, but the veteran playmaker clapped back in the best way possible as he justified his shock move to Sydney’s east with a rapid return to form on Friday night after he “let his teammates down” in round 1.

While Friday will go down in history as one of the greatest night’s in rugby league history, another chapter has been added to the ‘Book of Feuds’ away from the field.

Coaches are kidding themselves blaming the NRL for these early season blowouts.

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