The Bulldogs lost 40-16 to the Raiders despite Jacob Preston's return; two early tries were disallowed.
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs faced a tough 40-16 loss at home to the Canberra Raiders.
Accor Stadium buzzed with activity for Old Boys Day and an NRLW double-header.
Jacob Preston made his comeback from an arm injury, boosting the team's morale.
However, the match's beginning was peculiar, with two Bulldogs' tries disallowed, leading to the Raiders scoring first.