CANTERBURY CEO Raelene Castle doesn’t have a home game to prepare for this Sunday.

Only problem is, neither she nor anyone else at Bulldogs HQ believes it.

While Penrith is officially the home side at Allianz Stadium this weekend, Castle and her staff have not only declared the venue “Bulldog territory” but are using all available channels to ensure club members and fans arrive in huge numbers.

media_camera Bulldogs fans will be taking over Allianz Stadium on Sunday.

According to NRL figures, Canterbury supporters currently account for almost 60 per cent of all ticket sales — with the Bulldogs CEO promising to have Moore Park painted blue and white come kick-off.

“Allianz Stadium will belong to Canterbury,’’ she said. “Home ground advantage is incredibly important during finals time and we certainly expect to have it against the Panthers this Sunday.

“Right now, we’re leading the race in terms of tickets sold. And we’re sure that will continue.

“Although I’m happy for Penrith fans to take us on. We’ll throw out the challenge; say let’s see who really owns this stadium.

“But I’ll back our supporters every day of the week.”

media_camera The Dogs could have some very noisy support.

Despite finishing the regular season in sixth, ahead of Canterbury on points differential, the Panthers were not allowed play at Pepper Stadium in the playoffs.

As a result, the club must now travel 65km east to face the Bulldogs the weekend.

Ironically, Canterbury are less than 20km away from the same venue.