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Why moments happen on the footy field – not just how they looked on the highlights.

  1. 4 days ago

    Why The Media Is Wrong About NSW’s Origin Game Plan

    Everyone’s blaming “structure” for NSW’s Origin problems – we think that’s lazy. In this episode Blake pulls apart the real issues behind the Blues’ Game 3 headache, from selection calls to combinations and who’s actually built for Suncorp.We also get into the future: who should coach NSW next, and Blake’s own 1–17 for Origin 3 that he believes can win a decider in Brisbane. If you want more than clichés and want to understand how the Blues can actually get it right, this one’s for you.Subscribe for weekly NRL and State of Origin breakdowns, plus tactical deep dives and smarter footy chat. Audio version is available on all major podcast apps – just search “Footy IQ”.

    33 min

  2. 15 June

    Why the Raiders’ Attack Looks So Lost in 2026

    Have the Canberra Raiders’ structures finally been found out? In this Footy IQ episode, Chris and Blake dig into why last year’s minor premiers have slumped into the bottom half of the ladder and what’s actually broken in their attack and defence. We look at how the loss of Jamal Fogarty has exposed the spine, why their set shapes aren’t giving young halves clear pictures, and what Blake would be drilling into the 1‑6‑7‑9 to simplify their roles. We also talk about where you “park” rookie halves defensively, how much the forwards can protect them, and whether this is a dip before another push or a sign the window has closed.

    43 min

  3. 9 June

    What the Origin 2 Teams Tell Us About How NSW and QLD Want to Play

    The Origin Game 2 team lists have finally dropped, and both coaches have swung some big selection calls. In this episode, we give our honest reactions to the Blues and Maroons squads – who deserved their jersey, who’s been a bit lucky, and what these line‑ups tell us about the game plans for the MCG. We break down the spines, forward packs and benches, and ask whether these combinations actually fit modern Origin footy or just look good on paper. Hit subscribe if you’re into Origin‑level tactics and selection chat, and find Footy IQ wherever you get your podcasts.

    35 min

  4. 1 June

    State of Origin II: How NSW Fit Ethan Strange Into This Team

    State of Origin 2026 Game II is coming to the MCG, and the big question for the NSW Blues is simple: where do you actually play Ethan Strange?” In this episode of Footy IQ, we break down all the options – five‑eighth, centre, bench utility – and what each one does to the rest of the Blues spine and attacking structure.We look at how Strange combined with Nathan Cleary in that wild Game I comeback, what Laurie Daley has hinted at with his selections, and how a young ball‑runner changes the way NSW attack Queensland’s edges.

    38 min

  5. 25 May

    NSW’s Big Call: Burton vs Strange to Cover Moses

    State of Origin I week has been flipped on its head, with NSW five‑eighth Mitchell Moses in doubt after pulling up with hamstring tightness at training and Matt Burton called into Blues camp as cover. Laurie Daley has already named Raiders young gun Ethan Strange in jersey 18, and if Moses can’t go on Wednesday night it leaves a massive call for the Blues: do you trust Burton’s experience and left foot, or roll the dice on Strange’s X‑factor?

    49 min

  6. 18 May

    State of Origin 2026: Who Won The Selection Battle?

    The 2026 State of Origin teams are IN – and both the NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons have dropped some huge selection calls for Game I at Accor Stadium. We break down the confirmed Origin 2026 line‑ups, from Laurie Daley building a monster Blues pack around Addin Fonua‑Blake, Mitchell Moses and Nathan Cleary, to Billy Slater handing Sam Walker his Maroons debut alongside Kalyn Ponga and Cameron Munster.

    54 min

  7. 11 May

    Are The Knights For Real Now? Plus Roosters’ Run & Maroons Chat

    NRL Round 10 delivered a genuine Knights statement, a steady Roosters machine performance and a few big Queensland Maroons selection questions – so we’re breaking it all down on Footy IQ. Newcastle smashed the Dragons 44–10, with Greg Marzhew crossing for five tries and Kalyn Ponga steering a left edge that looked absolutely untouchable. We dig into how Justin Holbrook has transformed the Knights’ attack and whether this is officially a “from spoon to September” season. Then we swing to Gosford, where James Tedesco’s double helped the Sydney Roosters grind past the Titans 28–12 for their sixth straight win – not always pretty, but very much a top‑four type victory. Finally, we zoom out to Queensland’s Origin picture: who’s locked in, who’s pushing their way into Billy Slater’s plans, and which Round 10 performances actually move the needle for the Maroons

    36 min

  8. 4 May

    The Bulldogs May Need To Take The Nuclear Option; Wests Tigers' Chickens Come Home To Roost

    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.

    38 min
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