The Bulldogs opened the scoring early with a successful captain’s challenge giving the home side their first opportunity.
Four minutes later they continued their ascendency when Burton sliced between the visitors’ defence, and found a flying Addo-Carr on his inside to cross the line in the fourth minute.
Come the 18th minute and a tenacious Jeremy Marshall-King put the home side out to an 14-6 lead.
Addo-Carr then showcased his speed and skill, intercepting the ball on the Bulldogs red zone and sprinting 95 metres to score.
But it was game on again when the Titans pulled one back in the 52nd minute, caught the Bulldogs napping and then did it again.
But the Bulldogs staved off the comeback when Burton and Addo-Carr combined to split Titans’ defence and hand the five-eight a double, extending the lead 36-22.
Just two minutes later the Gold Coast hit back to reduce the deficit 36-26 but that was as close as they would get.
Bulldogs coach Mick Potter was very happy with the result.
“Any win is a good win,” he said.
“They’re great to watch when they’re in full flight and cruising like that (Burton and Addo-Carr),” he said.
The Bulldogs will travel to Newcastle on Sunday to take on the Knights from 2pm. With the two sides sitting equal on the ladder, there will be plenty to prove for their faithful fans.
Romp home full of bark
THE Bulldogs wingers produced a magnificent combined first half to topple the Titans 36-26 at CommBank Stadium on Sunday.
Star winger Josh Addo-Carr entertained the Bulldogs faithful with a hat-trick of tries, while Matt Burton enjoyed a day out in the No.6 jersey.