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Footy IQ

Hosted by Sporting News AU · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 14 episodes

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14
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14 days ago
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44m
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36
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About this podcast

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

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Sporting News AU hosts Footy IQ, a news show with 14 episodes published.

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

Jun 1, 202637m0

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, ce

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

May 25, 202648m0

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 al

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State of Origin 2026: Who Won The Selection Battle?

May 18, 202654m0

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 Dale

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

May 11, 202635m0

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

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

May 4, 202637m0

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,

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Dragons Hit Rock Bottom; Tigers Tempt Footy Gods; Luai To PNG?

Apr 27, 202642m0

The Dragons changed the coach, but the result stayed the same. In the latest episode of Footy IQ, we take a look at where it all went wrong for St George Illawarra in their 46-point Anzac Day loss to the Roosters, which

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Dragons Explode As Fans Turn On NRL’s New Era

Apr 20, 202646mEp. 10S1

Seven straight losses, another coach gone, another head of football moved on – and a fan base that’s been promised “this is the reset” more times than they can count. This episode we sit with what just happened at the Dr

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The Storm Slide: Why Bellamy’s Old Formula Isn’t Working

Apr 13, 202654mEp. 9S1

The Melbourne Storm have dropped four in a row and the easy narrative is “they’re gone”. We go deeper. Has Craig Bellamy actually fallen behind the modern game, or is this just the price of a roster in transition? We unp

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Where Dragons Fans Are Wrong About Shane Flanagan

Apr 7, 202646m0

Dragons fans are restless, Kade Reed’s name is getting louder every week, and plenty of people reckon Shane Flanagan has already hit rock bottom. This chat looks at where the fan‑base has it wrong; why simply throwing a

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Foran Fast‑Tracked: Should Manly Skip The Apprenticeship?

Mar 30, 202652mEp. 7S1

Kieran Foran is suddenly the head coach of the Manly Sea Eagles – but is he special enough to skip the traditional assistant‑coach apprenticeship and keep the job beyond 2026? In this Footy IQ episode, we break down Manl

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New NRL Interchange Rules: Who’s Winning The Bench Battle?

Mar 23, 202638mEp. 6S1

The NRL’s new interchange rules are already separating the planners from the passengers. In this episode we break down which coaches are nailing their rotations, who looks lost with the new tempo, and how the changes are

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Warriors’ Production Line: Are Jackson Ford And Tanah Boyd The Blueprint?

Mar 16, 202643mEp. 5S1

The New Zealand Warriors might have built the best talent “production line” in the NRL – and Andrew Webster is quietly turning unheralded guys like Jackson Ford and Tanah Boyd into genuine weapons. In this episode we bre

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Did The Raiders Just Announce A New Era?

Mar 9, 202640mEp. 3S1

The Canberra Raiders have kicked off 2026 with a wild 29–28 golden point win away to Manly – coming from 14–0 down, leaning on a young core and a brand new No.7 who nailed the match‑winning field goal. In this episode we

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Whistles, Bright Lights & The Dragons’ Surprise: NRL in Vegas

Mar 2, 202632mEp. 3S1

Round 1 in Las Vegas is in the books – but how much did the referees really influence the results? In this episode we break down the biggest calls from the Vegas double‑header, whether they genuinely changed the games or

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Broncos Beaten, Excuses Loaded: Hull KR And The Super League Disrespect

Feb 23, 202638mEp. 2S1

Hull KR just beat the Brisbane Broncos to become world club champions… and half of Australia has already filed it under “trial form” and “they didn’t care”. In this episode we break down how the Robins actually out‑playe

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Changing State of Origin eligibility rules is a great move

Feb 16, 202648mEp. 1S1

The NRL has officially announced revised State of Origin eligibility rules, and the debate is already heating up. But are these changes really a step backwards — or could they actually be exactly what rugby league in Aus

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How do I pitch Footy IQ as a podcast guest?

To pitch Footy IQ, visit https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sporting-news-au for contact information, then craft a tight one-paragraph hook that ties your expertise to a gap in their recent news coverage.

Who is the host of Footy IQ?

Footy IQ is hosted by Sporting News AU. The show is categorised under news (sports) and has published 14 episodes.

How many episodes does Footy IQ have?

Footy IQ has published 14 episodes.

What topics does Footy IQ cover?

Footy IQ regularly covers news, sports. It sits in the news category, with a sports focus.

Is it hard to get booked on Footy IQ?

Footy IQ is accessible for guests with genuine news expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.

Is Footy IQ currently accepting guest pitches?

Footy IQ hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.

How long are Footy IQ episodes?

Episodes of Footy IQ average 44 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

What guest credentials does Footy IQ typically look for?

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