The Short Ball
#49 - 2026 u19s origin match review
Jun 19, 202631 min
Reliving last nights u19s origin game and reviewing in depth
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The Short Ball
Hosted by Jacob Tyson · sports · EN-US
About this Podcast:
The Short Ball podcast is a weekly podcast that talks about the future stars of the game of rugby league, covering everything from schoolboy footy to NSW cup in both the mens and womens game.
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What is The Short Ball about?
The Short Ball podcast is a weekly podcast that talks about the future stars of the game of rugby league, covering everything from schoolboy footy to NSW cup in both the mens and womens game.
Who hosts The Short Ball?
The Short Ball is hosted by Jacob Tyson. The show has published 49 episodes to date.
What has The Short Ball covered recently?
Recent episodes include "#49 - 2026 u19s origin match review" (19 June 2026, 31 minutes), "#48 - Origin u19s preview w/ Rugby League Guru" (11 June 2026, 81 minutes), and "#47 - Immediate reactions to u19s origin squads" (10 June 2026, 21 minutes).
How often does The Short Ball publish?
The Short Ball publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 49 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Short Ball?
Booking probability for The Short Ball is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Short Ball requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Short Ball's contact route on record: public web form.
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About the host
Jacob Tyson hosts The Short Ball, a sports podcast with 49 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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#48 - Origin u19s preview w/ Rugby League Guru
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#47 - Immediate reactions to u19s origin squads
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#46 - NSW Cup Round 13 review & Q/A
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#45 - Origin u19s predicted lineups
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#36 - QLD u19s look SCARY, and what forwards do Manly have coming through
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#34 - The players tracking for higher honours, and rookie watch in NRL
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#33 - Figuring out where everything stands
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#32 - SG balls premiership heavyweights and the clutch performances in Harold Matthews
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#31 - BONUS EP; your clubs best NRL rookies for season 2026.
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