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.
18 May 2026
Sam Walker Ready For Origin? Maroons Halves Gamble Explained
NSW just picked Addin Fonua‑Blake, Moses and Cleary together and left out some big Origin names – while Queensland handed Sam Walker his first Maroons jersey. In this Origin 2026 teams reaction episode, we unpack what those calls really say about how Laurie Daley and Billy Slater want to play.
We dig into the Blues’ weaponised middle, the new‑look backline without Latrell, the Maroons’ pace and X‑factor, and who actually won the selection battle.
11 May 2026
From Spoon To September? Knights’ Rise, Roosters’ Streak & QLD Picks
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
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