Canterbury's return to spiritual home Belmore on Saturday was supposed to be a silver lining in what's been a dark cloud of a season for the Bulldogs.
But if their fans thought the season couldn't get any worse, they were wrong.
Missing star players Brett Morris, Josh Morris and Kieran Foran, the Bulldogs simply didn't fire a shot at the Titans.
When Michael Gordon crossed for two early tries, and Ryan James and Anthony Don also went over, the Titans were nearly keeping pace with the clock, leading 22-0 after 24 minutes.
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Even at that early stage, the game was over.
So ordinary was the performance that a couple of fans wondered whether other players would want to join Moses Mbye, who played his last game for the Bulldogs before linking up with the Wests Tigers, at the exit door before the June 30 deadline.
I think all the bulldogs wish they were going with mbye #NRLBulldogsTitans
— Matt (@Matt66050511) June 16, 2018
Wow!! No wonder everyone wants to leave before June 30!! 😂😂#NRLBulldogsTitans
— Howdin (@CLINTHOWDIN) June 16, 2018
Another blamed the management at the club for the dire state it is in.
Sad to see the empty spaces on the hill at Belmore this afternoon. Goes to show the dramatic impact that poor management of the club, poor relationships with the fans and poor performances on the field can have on attendances. #NRL #NRLBulldogsTitans
— Thomas Champ (@BiggieT23) June 16, 2018
Others claimed it was the worst Bulldogs team ever, and the rest simply sunk the boot in.
Worst Dogs side ever??#NRLBulldogsTitans
— jb (@Perthkiwi3) June 16, 2018
This is the most heartless bulldogs 17 in years #NRLBulldogsTitans
— George (@Chop283) June 16, 2018
The Bulldogs are beyond awful #NRLBulldogsTitans
— Billy McGee (@billymcgee93) June 16, 2018
When does Titans training finish? Or is this the game? #NRLBulldogsTitans
— Andy_🐑🐑 (@justandyroo) June 16, 2018
Is a hit up on the 4th tackle by Tolman the dogs favorite play? #NRLBulldogsTitans
— jb (@Perthkiwi3) June 16, 2018
Bulldogs bottling it at Belmore, I'm shocked #NRLBulldogsTitans
— Tim (@TimothyJ_23) June 16, 2018
My god the bulldogs are a shocking football team. #NRLBulldogsTitans
— Daniel Verrell (@Daniel_JVerrell) June 16, 2018
#NRLBulldogsTitans Piss weak from the doggies.
— Watchmefly99 (@Watchmefly999) June 16, 2018
This is not good from the Dogs.#NRLBulldogsTitans
— Dan Talintyre (@dantalintyre) June 16, 2018
Ryan James for Origin? Pretty sure he’s playing against the Bulldogs #NRLBulldogsTitans
— Justin 🇦🇺 (@FutbolJustin) June 16, 2018
This Is actually embarressing #NRLBulldogsTitans
— Luke (@MrLukeonYT) June 16, 2018
Absolutely pathetic #NRLBulldogsTitans
— Gareth (@zarbicore) June 16, 2018
Are the bulldogs okay? #NRLBulldogsTitans
— #LetsGoneScorcho (@Scorcho86) June 16, 2018
Not a single Bulldog player out there standing tall. Easily the worst performance of the year. Especially defensively. So far behind the 8 ball. Unreal. #NRLBulldogsTitans #proudtobeabulldog
— Matt Attard (@mattard90) June 16, 2018
Looks like the fans didn’t turn up and neither did the team #NRLBulldogsTitans
— Sharon Good (@SharonEGood) June 16, 2018
Poor ol’ Dean Pay must been thinking what the hell have I got myself into coaching this rabble called Canterbury Bulldogs !! #NRLBulldogsTitans
— Kurt Webb (@KurtoWEBBY) June 16, 2018
The whole @NRL_Bulldogs team, coaching staff needs to go. Total basket case. An embarrassment #NRLBulldogsTitans
— Adam Houda (@LawyerAdamHouda) June 16, 2018
Only the Bulldogs can make the Gold Coast Titans look like the 1975 Roosters #NRLBulldogsTitans
— Mr Ives (@real_MrIves) June 16, 2018
This attack is by far the worst I’ve ever seen 😂 #NRLBulldogsTitans
— Bruno Contente (@BrunzC) June 16, 2018
@NRL_Bulldogs SACK THE COACH
— MikiMarvel14 (@mikimarvel14) June 16, 2018
That set of six was embarrassing!!!
You’ve got to be kidding!!! #NRLBulldogsTitans
What time does the First Grade team play? @NRL_Bulldogs #NRLBulldogsTitans
— Bakes (@che2g4u) June 16, 2018
The Titans seemed to show mercy in the second half, running out 32-10 winners, with Phillip Sami and Kevin Proctor scoring their other tries.
Mbye grabbed a four-pointer in his Bulldogs farewell, and John Olive scored the other for the home side.
