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No dirty dog: Canterbury address Crichton charge

Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton (top) has been sanctioned by the NRL for his on-field antics. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Canterbury say Stephen Crichton is no "grub" despite suggestions the Bulldogs captain is playing too close to the edge and - almost - getting away with it.

Crichton's on-field antics have drawn renewed criticism after the 24-year-old was seen making contact with the face of Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen during the Storm's 20-14 win last Friday.

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