Do The Bulldogs Need To Hit The Panic Button? | NRL Round 9 Review | Footy IQ

With Canterbury falling to their third-straight defeat and struggling to score points, Blake Austin questions whether it's time for a rebuild at the Bulldogs. Meanwhile, the Footy Gods come down hard on the Wests Tigers, Penrith and Nathan Cleary are playing possum, the referees are hedging their bets on hip-drop tackles and there are some tough State of Origin calls to be made. All this and more in the latest episode of Footy IQ. #NRL #RugbyLeague 0:00 - Help Tom out 0:40 - Footy gods come for the Wests Tigers 3:35 - Luai's halves partner in PNG 6:15 - Blake's Cleary conspiracy 9:35 - Joey Walsh debut 12:37 - Bulldogs due a rebuild? 20:27 - Cowboys bounceback 23:06 - Hip-drop drama 26:01 - Roosters on a roll 27:10 - Origin ins and outs 34:58 - Best feet in rugby league? --- Sporting News Australia tells stories about sport that go beyond the score, bringing fans closer to the athletes, codes and moments that actually matter. Leaning into rugby league and combat sports, we break down the tactics, personalities and pressure points shaping Australian and global sport. You’ll find in-depth analysis, documentaries, interviews, explainers and live coverage built for fans who want more than highlight reels. Subscribe for new videos every week and join a community of sports fans who want smarter conversation, better context and stories that respect your time. 📲 More from Sporting News Australia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sportingnewsau/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportingnewsau FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SportingNewsAU/