Bulldogs star Brett Morris to miss four months

Canterbury Bulldogs star Brett Morris has been ruled out for four months after complications from his knee surgery.

Morris was initially expected to miss just a few games, but surgery on Monday will see him sidelined until at least July.

The news is a huge blow for the Bulldogs and the 29-year-old full-back, a New South Wales State of Origin representative.

"Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs full-back Brett Morris yesterday underwent an arthroscope but complications required that surgery be performed," a statement from the Bulldogs read.

"The rehab process will take four months and he is expected to return later in 2016."

The Bulldogs start their NRL campaign with a clash against the Manly Sea Eagles on Friday.