🔥 Bulldogs vs Panthers delivered the best game of the 2025 NRL season so far.A finals-style showdown full of heart, desperation, and brutal defence — we break it all down in this full match review.Only two tries were scored in a game that had more intensity than both State of Origin matches combined. It felt like a Grand Final. And honestly, if it was, it’d be remembered as one of the greatest ever.🏉 In this review we cover:✅ Why the Bulldogs were incredible and no other team would’ve beaten them on the day✅ Connor Tracey’s game-saving efforts – is he a premiership fullback in waiting?✅ Galvin, Burton, Sexton, Mahoney – the spine was 🔥✅ Why Crichton was emotional and what it means✅ The brutal speed, completions, and the pressure of finals-style footy✅ Key statistics: poor 2nd half completions, left-side kick rate issues, and that controversial decision not to take the 2💙 Despite the loss, this was a statement performance from the Bulldogs.We’re building something serious.👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know:Did this feel like a Grand Final preview?Should Tracey lock down that No.1 jersey?Would anyone have beaten us today?🔔 Subscribe for more weekly Bulldogs content, match reviews, player analysis and fan reaction.🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow us on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennelpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekennelpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKennelForumsTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/TheKennelForum#NRL #BulldogsVsPanthers #NRL2025 #TheKennelPodcast #CanterburyBankstownBulldogs #PenrithPanthers #ConnorTracey #NRLHighlights #RugbyLeague #StateOfOrigin #Galvin #Burton #Mahoney #Sexton