SC Playbook aims to provide expert NRL and Big Bash SuperCoach insights and analysis across Classic, head-to-head and Draft formats. SuperCoach experts, past overall champions and NRL stars combine to deliver daily content throughout the season. You can also find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify at SC Playbook.
Cricketer's Playbook: Has Windies boilover exposed Aussie weaknesses?
Despite carrying the bat for Australia, should Steve Smith have farmed more strike in the dying stages in Brisbane, and is the West Indies revival a reality or simply a pipe dream?In SC Playbook's newest podcast, founder Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Canberra Comets nuffie Hammy Goodman to take a look at the major talking points from the week in cricket. They also wrap up the week in international cricket, naming their World XI team judged by individual performance, and voting on the 3-2-1 for our Hall of Nations leaderboard, with Ollie Pope put England firmly in the frame for the top spot.*The Verdict: Should Smith have farmed more strike?*Early takes on Smith opening experiment*Who's under pressure heading into Kiwi Test series?*How exactly did West Indies produce miracle victory?*Windies cricket revival a reality or pipe dream?*England upset India, Foakes 'spirit of cricket' moment*World Team of the Week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/1/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 35 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: Fullback analysis, separating elite No.1 class
In our second positional analysis of the year, we discuss the fullback spot for NRL Supercoach 2024, debating the elite class of options including Tom Trbojevic, Kalyn Ponga, Reece Walsh and the bargain priced Ryan Papenhuyzen. Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams. *Structuring your No.1 slot *Is Ponga a must-have?*Do we overlook tough draw for freak Walsh?*Is Papenhuyzen worth the risk on injury return? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/31/2024 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 18 seconds
#179: SC Playbook, Turbo's freak ability clouded by injury history
With a concerning injury history in recent years many are scared off Tom Trbojevic, but is it clouding just how much of a Supercoach star the Sea Eagles fullback really is?In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the second show of the NRL Supercoach 2024 pre-season.*Our locked in players for round 1*Early cheapie insights*Knights preview: KP or bust?*Titans preview: Lock in little Presto?*Anti-POD play: Red flags around Grant and Papy*Sea Eagles preview: Does injury scare us off Trbojevic?*Dragons preview: Lomax's enticing fullback switch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/30/2024 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 42 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: Hooker analysis, is it Grant or bust?
In our first positional analysis of the year, we discuss the hooking spot for NRL Supercoach 2024, debating whether Harry Grant is a must-have or if it's worth finding value elsewhere?Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams.*Structuring your No.9 slot*Grant or bust?*Can Marshall-King hit elite tier?*Where does the best value play sit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/24/2024 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 17 seconds
#178: SC Playbook, can you risk starting without Prince Nicho?
Nicho Hynes starts the year at almost one million dollars as the most expensive player in the game, can you risk starting the NRL Supercoach season without him?In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the first show of the NRL Supercoach 2024 pre-season.*SC Playbook returns for 2024*What we learned from last season*Broncos preview: Is Haas worth the cash?*Raiders preview: Cheapies galore in the Capital*Super POD play for round 1*Rabbitohs preview: Latrell the left-field fullback play*Sharks preview: Is Prince Nicho really worth almost a million? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/23/2024 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 22 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: Boys are back for NRL Supercoach 2024
Tim and Ru are back on deck for 2024 live from the CBA Centre of Excellence, getting into their pre-season NRL Supercoach analysis, starting with their first picked player for Round 1.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams.
*What we learned last Supercoach season
*New approaches to 2024 season
*Players to catch our eye: Is Ponga worth the cash? Is Kikau cheap for good reason?
1/17/2024 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 2 seconds
#177: Dual champion's lessons from Supercoach BBL13
The final round of the Supercoach Big Bash season is upon us, giving the defending champion a chance to reflect on what he's taken from this year's tournament.
BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams and dual defending winner Andrew Langley discuss Round 9 of Supercoach BBL.
*Andrew's lessons learned from Supercoach BBL13
*Dissecting Andrew's most pivotal moments of the season
*Thunder deep dive: Is Warner worth the gamble?
*Round 9 trade and skipper plans
1/14/2024 • 31 minutes, 29 seconds
Cricketer's Playbook: Is Steve Smith opening the best call for Australia?
Did Australia make the right decision to promote veteran Steve Smith up the batting order, or is it a short-sighted fix that's destined for future failure?
In SC Playbook's newest podcast, founder Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Canberra Comets nuffie Hammy Goodman to take a look at the major talking points from the week in cricket.
Former New Zealand Test cricket and commentator Simon Doull also makes a cameo to analyse the recent IPL auction.
They also wrap up the week in international cricket, naming their World XI team judged by individual performance, and voting on the 3-2-1 for our Hall of Nations leaderboard, with Aiden Markram giving the Proteas a leg up.
- Was Bancroft dudded with Smith promotion?
- West Indies series preview: Players to watch
- Is BBL integrity hurt by departing stars for finals?
- Impact of South Africa's lacklustre Test squad for NZ series
- Warner's chopper ride, thumbs up or thumbs down?
- Ex-Kiwi Test star Simon Doull on whether Cummins was worth more than Starc at IPL auction
- World XI Team of the Week
1/12/2024 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 12 seconds
Listener Q+A: Curran's pain is Edwards' gain
Tom Curran's absence for the remainder of the Big Bash will shake-up the Sydney Sixers line-up, with allrounder Jack Edwards set to benefit for the remaining rounds of Supercoach BBL.
In our question and answer podcast, former Sydney Sixers media manager and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into BBL Supercoach Round 8, touching on his final trades, captains and plenty more.
1/11/2024 • 22 minutes, 30 seconds
#176: Curran to soar, Sutherland's Supercoach revival
The penultimate round of the Supercoach season delivers no teams on doubles or byes, meaning it's time to set sights on the single game week stars to help deliver BBL13 glory.
BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden discuss Round 8 of Supercoach BBL.
*Thunder deep dive: Bancroft Test snub a win for Supercoach
*Single game week targets: Hosein's timely Gades' arrival
*Round 8 trade and skipper plans
1/10/2024 • 53 minutes, 16 seconds
#175: Munro v McSweeney as Supercoach BBL Heats up
With three teams on the triple game round, and plenty of flat batting decks ahead, which Big Bash ball strikers should we invest in?
BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams, dual defending champion Andrew Langley and the SC Spy discuss Round 7 of Supercoach BBL13.
*Champion's approach: Dual winner's run home tactics
*Hurricanes deep dive: Is Wade worth the gamble?
*Heat deep dive: Munro v McSweeney
*Scorchers deep dive: Is it too late to add another Perth gun?
*Round 7 trade and skipper plans
*Listener questions: Who's your uber POD for the run home?
1/4/2024 • 59 minutes, 44 seconds
Listener Q+A: Risk v reward of avoiding Hardie
You can make a case for almost the entire playing XI at the Perth Scorchers for their upcoming double-double game rounds, so who are the priority buys?
In our question and answer podcast, BBL11 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into BBL Supercoach Round 6, touching on his final trades, captains and plenty more.
Is Beau Webster worth the cash after a 0 point score and which Scorchers players are worth loading up on ahead of a dream Supercoach Big Bash draw?
BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams, former champion Thommo Aitken and 14th placed finisher Michael Fisher discuss Round 5 and 6 of Supercoach BBL13.
*Stars deep dive: Buy or avoid Webster?
*Scorchers deep dive: Ranking the bowling contingent
*Strikers deep dive: Is Short really worth $300k?
*Round 5 and 6 trade and skipper plans
*Listener questions: What's wrong with Neser?
12/29/2023 • 49 minutes, 33 seconds
#173: Which Englishmen is the priority trade target?
Two Englishmen have set the Big Bash alive so far, so which player is the priority trade target out of Jamie Overton and Tall Paul Walter?
BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by the SC Spy to discuss Round 4 of Supercoach BBL13.
*Draw analysis: Caution on selling Scorchers
*Thunder deep dive - Is Sams back to being a must-have?
*Pom special: Overton or Walter the priority?
*Round 4 trade and skipper plans
*Listener questions: How many Thunder bats are too many?
12/26/2023 • 35 minutes, 49 seconds
Listener Q+A: Which keeper, Clarke, de Kock or Harper?
With the Stars and Renegades on the Supercoach round 3 double, do we load up on the Melbourne contingent, or plan ahead with some Sydney Thunder talent?
In our question and answer podcast, BBL11 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into BBL Supercoach Round 3, touching on his final trades, captains and plenty more.
12/23/2023 • 23 minutes, 39 seconds
#172: Do we cash out superstar Short on his bye?
Matt Short is the best player in Supercoach as it stands, but at a huge price on the Supercoach bye in round 3, do we hold or sell the Strikers all-rounder?
BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by dual reigning champion Andrew Langley and BBL09 winner Thommo Aitken to discuss Round 3 of Supercoach BBL13.
*What champ’s have altered about their Supercoach approach so far
*Renegades deep dive - Pay up for de Kock?
*Stars deep dive - What’s doing with Big Stoin?
*Round 3 trade and skipper plans
*Listener questions: Hold or sell Matt Short at huge
12/21/2023 • 48 minutes, 10 seconds
Cricketer's Playbook: Next in line for Warner's throne?
Who replaces David Warner for Australia? Big Aussie pay day at the IPL auction. Is there a wicket-keeper putting pressure on Alex Carey?
In SC Playbook's newest podcast, founder Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Canberra Comets nuffie Hammy Goodman to take a look at the major talking points from the week in cricket.
They also wrap up the week in international cricket, naming their World XI team judged by individual performance, and voting on the 3-2-1 for our Hall of Nations leaderboard, with Phil Salt's back-to-back T20 tonnes putting the English right in the mix.
- Cricketer's Playbook introduction
- Who replaces Warner? Bancroft, Renshaw, or a left-field option?
- Is Carey's spot under threat? If so, who's next in line?
- IPL auction: Which Aussies were dudded?
- Boxing Day Test preview: Can Pakistan produce a miracle?
- Cricket ethics test with bizarre grade outcome
- World XI Team of the Week
12/21/2023 • 59 minutes, 53 seconds
Listener Q+A: Strikers best XI leaves Supercoaches tangled
Is Matty Short an absolute must at $244k, and which bowlers are most likely to figure in both games of the Adelaide Strikers double game round?
In our question and answer podcast, BBL11 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into BBL Supercoach Round 2, touching on his final trades, captains and plenty more.
12/18/2023 • 19 minutes, 44 seconds
#171: Short stack, chasing early cash
With question marks over the line-up of the Adelaide Strikers for the round 2 double, who can we safely lock into our Supercoach squads?
BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by former 14th placed finisher Michael Fisher to discuss Round 2 of Supercoach BBL13.
*Round 1 learnings - Sutherland's key role, Swepson to bank cash
*Strikers deep dive - Can Lynn replicate Munro heroics?
*Super POD - Sub 5% ownership pick
*Round 2 trade and skipper plans
*Listener questions: Dare we anti-POD Matt Short?
12/15/2023 • 54 minutes, 45 seconds
Listener Q+A: Are we walking into a Heat trap?
With uncertainty around the roster and rain likely to impact a key fixture, do we need to rethink how many Brisbane Heat players we start with this Supercoach BBL season?
In our question and answer podcast, BBL11 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into BBL Supercoach Round 1, touching on his final team plans, captains and plenty more.
12/7/2023 • 22 minutes, 3 seconds
#170: Final team reveals, brutal captaincy debate
We've arrived at Supercoach BBL Round 1, and with five teams starting on the double game and the unpredictable Heat on the triple, it may be the hardest week for captaincy selection we'll face this season.
BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden to discuss Round 1 of Supercoach BBL13.
*Updated team news ahead of opening round
*Team reveals + full selection analysis
*Expert's voice: Tim's BBL13 predictions
*Round 1 captaincy debate
*Listener questions: Is Connolly now a trap? Rogers the POD?
12/5/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 40 seconds
#169: Dual champion's team reveal, Heat & Strikers previews
The dual Supercoach Big Bash champion is on deck for a full team reveal, delving into why he's selected each player to begin the new season.
BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by reigning champion Andrew Langley and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden to discuss Supercoach BBL13.
*Andrew's team reveal + full selection analysis
*Expert's voice: Maxy's BBL13 predictions
*Brisbane Heat preview: Is triple game week a trap?
*Adelaide Strikers preview: Can you start with Matty Short?
12/1/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 33 seconds
#168: Cheapies special, Stars & Thunder previews
The all-important cheapies have been ranked for the new Supercoach season, with an Adelaide Striker coming from the clouds to top the list of Round 1 bargain buys.
BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and the SC Spy to discuss Supercoach BBL13.
*Has shorter season impacted approach to team pick?
*Cheapie deep dive: Bargain buys to target and avoid
*Melbourne Stars preview: Can Big Stoin bounce back?
*Sydney Thunder preview: Who's starting with Tanveer?
*Listener questions: Clarke or de Kock?
11/28/2023 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 9 seconds
#177: Player availability, Renegades/Hurricanes previews
The dream draw, a stacked roster, Supercoach guns galore, who are the priority recruits from the Renegades who start the season as the most in-demand outfit?
BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by SC Playbook's newest contributor, dual defending champion Andrew Langley and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden to discuss Supercoach BBL13.
*International availability: Player movements
*Melbourne Renegades preview: Start or avoid de Kock?
*Hobart Hurricanes preview: McDermott too cheap to pass up?
*Expert's voice: Andrew's big predictions for BBL13
Despite injury and resting concerns, do we pay the big bucks for Jhye Richardson and is the rollercoaster Josh Philippe worth the gamble early on in the Supercoach Big Bash season?
Supercoach experts Max Bryden and the SC Spy reveal the teams to target and avoid early on in BBL13 based on fixtures, and begin our team previews, starting with the Scorchers and Sixers.
*Fixture analysis: Teams to load up on early
*Sydney Sixers preview: Will Kerr even get named?
*Perth Scorcher preview: Can Hardie do it all again?
*Expert's voice: Spy's big predictions for BBL13
11/15/2023 • 50 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 165: Defending champion's tips for BBL Supercoach glory
To find out what it takes to win Supercoach Big Bash, twice, we get inside the mind of the only man to achieve the rare feat.
BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by SC Playbook's newest contributor, dual defending champion Andrew Langley, who reveals his strategies for claiming overall glory.
*What's in store for SC Playbook this summer?
*Becoming the first person to claim repeat Supercoach titles
*Strategy for success: All in on double game weeks, playing the draw, wicket-keeper heavy roster
11/2/2023 • 48 minutes, 9 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Three-peat incoming for perfect Panthers
It's NRL grand final week, and the boys are unanimous that the Penrith Panthers will create history on Sunday, so much so that there's value to be found in the decider against the Brisbane Broncos.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Sam's NRL grand final preview
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Clive Churchill medal tips
- Punters head-to-head
9/28/2023 • 30 minutes, 53 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Why Warriors are worth a start
Punters think the Panthers and Broncos are set for a grand final showdown, but the panel believe it may not be one-way traffic at Suncorp Stadium in week three of the NRL finals.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's NRL finals week three tips + analysis
9/20/2023 • 23 minutes, 51 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: The Roast of Ryan's team
Brought down by a late season Luai Hail Mary, along with a King Gutho masterstroke.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the Rugby League Guru and Supercoach 365's Ryan Selvage together to hammer Phins & Tins - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
9/20/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 55 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Cashing in on Storm and Wahs
The panel are unanimous on the Warriors and Storm progressing to the grand final qualifiers, and they're confident there's punting value littered throughout both games.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's NRL finals week two tips + analysis
9/14/2023 • 26 minutes, 20 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: The Roast of Guru's team
The infamous Tyrell Sloan trade that left Guru in tatters, and a final fortnight Sea Eagles masterstroke to enter the top 1%.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the Rugby League Guru and Supercoach 365's Ryan Selvage together to hammer Blurst of Hynes - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
9/13/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 12 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Storm v Broncos blockbuster divides panel
In a fixture that will shape the NRL 2023 final series, the Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm clash has divided the panel in week one of finals footy.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's NRL finals week one tips + analysis
9/7/2023 • 27 minutes, 46 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: The Roast of Tim's team
Paying over a million for Kalyn Ponga, and a late Daly Cherry-Evans rescue job, it was an eventful season for the Cooma Stallions.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the Rugby League Guru and Supercoach 365's Ryan Selvage together to hammer the Stallions - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
9/6/2023 • 1 hour, 50 seconds
Episode 164: SC Playbook, NRL Supercoach Team of the Year awards
It's time to vote on the best players of the NRL Supercoach season, and review what we've learned in 2023.
In the final episode of the SC Playbook podcast for the NRL 2023 season, NRL Supercoach 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and 2021's 6th placed finisher Clementine Cassidy are on deck to present the Team of the Year awards.
- Clem topples Spy... Again
- What we learned in 2023
- Team of the Year awards
- Thank you
9/5/2023 • 59 minutes, 20 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Sizzling Sea Eagles to finish on a high
Missing out on finals footy, the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles look primed to make a statement against the Tigers to close out their 2023 campaign.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 27 NRL tips + analysis
8/31/2023 • 24 minutes, 14 seconds
Listener Q+A: Data reveals true extent of mass restings
In the hardest final round of we've ever witnessed, we've got the data to show the true extent of just how short NRL Supercoach squads are playing in Round 27.
Plus, Tim reveals his early 2024 watchlist for the underpriced players that may fill our squads to begin next season.
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 27.
8/30/2023 • 19 minutes, 56 seconds
Beers & Breakevens Rd 27: Roo hunting season, Cherry on top
It's the final round of the NRL Supercoach season, with teams decimated, making captaincy calls vital as Tim throws a last gasp Hail Mary at Guru in their head-to-head battle.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
8/30/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 163: SC Playbook, hardest finale in Supercoach history
Following the most brutal team list Tuesday of all-time, Supercoaches are left scrambling to find half a squad to finish the 2023 season.
In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, NRL Supercoach 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Quantium CEO and Bulldogs Director Adam Driussi are on deck to dissect NRL Round 27.
- Team list Tuesday: Hardest finale in history, Warriors mass rest
- How top 10 ranked overall teams are placed
- Top scoring player predictions for Round 27
- Potential 2024 rule changes
- Round 27 skipper plans
- Listener questions: Is Koula the Cherry on top?
8/29/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes
Weekly wrap: Prepare for final round carnage
With injuries and suspensions wreaking havoc across the NRL, Supercoaches are bracing for one of the toughest final rounds in many years.
2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at NRL Round 26 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
8/27/2023 • 33 minutes, 10 seconds
Listener Q+A: Who is the true No.1 contender?
Latrell's gone, so who comes in? One of the biggest questions of the year, Walsh, Watene-Zelezniak, Drinkwater, or look elsewhere?
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 26, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
8/24/2023 • 23 minutes, 1 second
The Half-Backed podcast: Hammer time at Suncorp Stadium
Coming in as heavy outsiders, the boys like the Dolphins to show some trademark fight under Wayne Bennett in the Queensland Derby.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 26 NRL tips + analysis
8/24/2023 • 27 minutes, 43 seconds
Beers & Breakevens Rd 26: Captaincy call to decide grand final glory
It's NRL Supercoach 2023 grand final week, and it's delivered one of the widest range of captaincy options we've witnessed, so who's the best pick?
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
8/23/2023 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 162: SC Playbook, Supercoach grand final week, ft Brett Papworth
Who is the best fullback target with Latrell and Tedesco out, and why the star cast of captaincy options could decide NRL Supercoach grand finals in 2023?
In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, NRL Supercoach 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, and former Wallaby and Rooster Brett Papworth(ranked 47th overall) are on deck to dissect NRL Round 26.
- Brett's stunning Supercoach rise
- Team list Tuesday: Teddy gone, Garrick doubtful
- Best fullback options, Drinky, Walsh headliners
- Captaincy verdict, is Manu the man?
- Round 26 trade and skipper plans
- Listener questions: Is Munster a must after his flop?
8/22/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 37 seconds
Weekly wrap: What's gone wrong with Latrell's Rabbitohs?
What's going wrong with Latrell and the Rabbitohs, and a major query over the form lines of Munster and the Storm.
The SC Spy, one of the sharpest minds in NRL Supercoach, takes a look back at NRL Round 25 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
8/20/2023 • 47 minutes, 54 seconds
Listener Q+A: Brutality of sit v start decisions
We've got plenty of depth with guns galore in our NRL Supercoach squads, meaning the sit v start decisions are causing plenty of headaches, so what's the verdict on all the key players?
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 25, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
8/17/2023 • 28 minutes, 47 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Warriors right to show their might
With the maestro Shaun Johnson pulling the strings, the right edge of the New Zealand Warriors looks primed to pile points on Manly in Round 25.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 25 NRL tips + analysis
8/17/2023 • 31 minutes, 22 seconds
Beers & Breakevens Rd 25: Bunny culling season
Trades are low, as are numbers, and with the heavily owned South Sydney Rabbitohs contingent on the bye next week it's time to work out which ones you'll need to say goodbye to.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
8/16/2023 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 161: SC Playbook, is top target Tino a trap?
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is the most traded in NRL Supercoach player this week, but the panel aren't convinced he's the right player if you're trying to secure a head-to-head grand final ticket.
In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, NRL Supercoach 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and 2021's 6th placed finisher Clementine Cassidy are on deck to dissect NRL Round 25.
- Team list Tuesday: Charnze named, Hopgood positional switch
- How to utilise your final trades
- Hot topics: Is Tino a trap this week? Hold on King Gutho
- Super PODs for the run home
- Round 25 trade plans
- Listener questions: Is it Eli Katoa time?
8/15/2023 • 53 minutes, 59 seconds
Weekly wrap: Impact of Papenhuyzen's imminent return
Ryan Papenhuyzen's return could blow the Supercoach run home wide open, and why Eli Katoa is looming as the 2RF point of difference to win you your title.
2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at NRL Round 24 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
8/13/2023 • 32 minutes, 13 seconds
Listener Q+A: Time to farewell a Warriors favourite?
With the highly owned Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad unavailable, is it time to say goodbye as the season nears a close, or do we hold tight?
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 24, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
8/10/2023 • 29 minutes, 14 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Suaalii's time to shine
With a tonne of one-sided fixtures in round 24, the points are expected to flow, with the boys flocking to Rooster Joseph Suaalii to deliver for punters.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 24 NRL tips + analysis
8/10/2023 • 33 minutes, 27 seconds
Beers & Breakevens Rd 24: The most pivotal round of the NRL Supercoach season
With lop-sided contests across the NRL this weekend, and the potential for some hefty scoring, it looms as a pivotal round of the NRL Supercoach season, with captaincy selections proving problematic for most.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
8/9/2023 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 160: SC Playbook, the great captaincy debate
In week two of head-to-head finals, we've been dealt arguably the hardest round for captaincy options we've ever seen, with five Supercoach stars gifted five dream match-ups, so what's the verdict?
In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, NRL Supercoach 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, Supercoach 365's Ryan Selvage and Matty the Waterboy are on deck to dissect NRL Round 24.
- Team list Tuesday: Tino's back, Matterson benched
- Captaincy debate: Which star shines brightest?
- Hot topics: To'o time? Garrick sit v start?
- Round 24 trade plans
- Listener questions: Do we finally give in to Gagai?
8/8/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 34 seconds
Weekly wrap: Souths woes shake up Supercoach finals
As NRL Supercoach finals heat up, how big an impact will the struggling Rabbitohs have on the final month of action?
2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at NRL Round 23 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
8/6/2023 • 39 minutes, 12 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Capitalising on Sharks woes
Cronulla's left edge has gone from bad to worse in 2023, and the boys are looking to again cash in with a pair of Bunnies flyers.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 23 NRL tips + analysis
8/3/2023 • 25 minutes, 6 seconds
Listener Q+A: Featuring Australian captain Maty Ryan
In a special edition of the podcast featuring Socceroos skipper and Supercoach fanatic Maty Ryan, the boys break down the week's big calls in the opening week of head-to-head finals, such as Charnze v Dallin.
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams and Maty Ryan give their thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 23, touching on final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
8/3/2023 • 44 minutes, 43 seconds
Beers & Breakevens Rd 23: Avoid Knights flyers at your own peril
With Newcastle's stunning run of form, and a dream draw to finish the year, the Knights look the team to target, but who are the priority buys?
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
8/2/2023 • 56 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 159: SC Playbook, why Hynes to SJ isn't the answer
People are flocking to buy Shaun Johnson in place of Supercoach star Nicho Hynes, but is it really the right play this late in the NRL season?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, NRL Supercoach 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Bulldogs director Adam Driussi are on deck to dissect NRL Round 23.
- Team list Tuesday: Mulitalo returns, Papy's back! Kind of...
- Head-to-head finals week one player match-ups to target
- Hot topics: SJ v Hynes, is Manu a sell?
- Round 23 trades and skippers
- Listener questions: Is Munster a must play against the Panthers?
8/1/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 55 seconds
Weekly wrap: Gagai the super POD we've all missed
Stringing together a stunning average of 70+ this season, owned by 1.5% of Supercoaches, Dane Gagai has eluded us all year, but it's not too late to jump on.
2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at NRL Round 22 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
7/30/2023 • 34 minutes, 22 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Floodgates to open in QLD derby
Two of the game's most exciting attacking teams go head-to-head in the Titans and Cowboys this weekend, and with mass try-scorers, comes mass value for punters.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 22 NRL tips + analysis
7/27/2023 • 29 minutes, 18 seconds
Listener Q+A: Bite the bullet and pay up for Drinky?
Producing one of the all-time great Supercoach runs of form, is it time we just find the cash to recruit the elusive Scott Drinkwater?
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 22, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
7/27/2023 • 29 minutes, 40 seconds
Beers & Breakevens Rd 22: Penrith weapon we've slept on
There's an unsung Penrith NRL Supercoach star we've missed in 2023, and is Reece Walsh a trap or a treasure for the run home?
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
7/26/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 158: SC Playbook, No.1 fullback to deliver finals glory
With head-to-head finals starting next week, which clubs and players have the strongest and weakest draws to take your Supercoach squad to glory?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, NRL Supercoach 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Bulldogs director Adam Driussi are on deck to dissect NRL Round 22.
- Team list Tuesday - Bunnies flyer misses as Trell returns
- Head-to-head finals strength of schedule, targets and avoids
- Hot topics - Fire sale on Prince Nicho
- Super POD for the run home, sub 5%
- Round 22 trades and skippers
- Listener questions - Latrell v Munster v Walsh, pick one
7/25/2023 • 56 minutes, 26 seconds
Weekly wrap: Fullback slot to decide Supercoach titles
As we close in on NRL Supercoach head-to-head finals, the wide open fullback slot looks set to be the pivotal position in deciding league titles and the overall champion.
2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at NRL Round 21 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
7/23/2023 • 46 minutes, 22 seconds
Round 21: Listener Q+A, records threatened as Panthers eye mauling
With Penrith starting as the one of the hottest favourites in recent memory against the Bulldogs, should we be sending all our attention towards the Mountain Men?
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 21, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
7/20/2023 • 29 minutes, 9 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Storm to subdue Knight raid
Despite Newcastle's red-hot run of form, the panel are confident the class of Melbourne will bring the run to a halt in the Hunter.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 21 NRL tips + analysis
7/19/2023 • 30 minutes, 15 seconds
Beers & Breakevens Rd 21: Bunnies hold key to Supercoach glory
With a dream draw coming up, South Sydney look a red-hot team to target as we set sights on the final stretch of the NRL Supercoach 2023 season, but who are the priority picks?
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
7/19/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 157: SC Playbook, POD hunting season
With squads getting similar for the run home, we take a look at the point of difference players in every position to set you apart from rivals on the road to Supercoach glory.
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, NRL Supercoach 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy and Bulldogs director Adam Driussi are on deck to dissect NRL Round 21.
- Team list Tuesday - Latrell, Cleary, Walsh, Haas named, Talakai benched
- POD hunting: Low-ownership plays from every position
- Hot topics: Time to cut ties with King Gutho?
- Round 21 trades and skippers
- Listener questions: Fonua-Blake v Haas?
7/18/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 8 seconds
Weekly wrap: Dare we consider selling Prince Nicho?
It seems unthinkable, but could it be a season-defining play to sell Nicho Hynes for the run home with Nathan Cleary nearing return?
2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at NRL Round 20 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
7/16/2023 • 40 minutes, 40 seconds
Round 20: Listener Q+A, Tim's trade plans and tips
Is it worth going early on Nathan Cleary, and is Kalyn Ponga a must-have for the run home?
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 20, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
7/13/2023 • 20 minutes, 16 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Ponga to put on a show
A dream matchup against the Tigers awaits in Round 20 for one of the in-form players of the comp, Kalyn Ponga!
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in Rugby League in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams and ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes.
This week:
- Locks
- Value plays
- Hail Mary bets
- Sam's Round 20 NRL tips + analysis
The major bye rounds are a thing of the past as we start to gear up for the run home!
The Guru and Ryan from SC365 dissect the big decisions coaches will have to make this week including Origin stars, PODs, and of course the big Cleary debate.
Brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
7/12/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 156: SC Playbook, final road to Supercoach glory starts now
The major bye rounds are finally behind us, so which NRL Supercoach guns do we prioritise getting back into our squads for the run home?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy and expert Max Bryden are on deck to dissect NRL Round 20.
7/11/2023 • 58 minutes, 33 seconds
Weekly wrap: Lomax superPOD, fade Dolphins players for the run home
Zac Lomax scored a massive 138 and looks set to be a huge superPOD for the rest of the year!
2019 NRL SuperCoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at Round 19 of the NRL with all the key SuperCoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
7/9/2023 • 34 minutes, 12 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Mass outs present mass punting opportunities
With masses of players out due to State of Origin, the boys have found plenty of value across a reduced Round 19 of NRL action.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams and ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's Round 19 NRL tips + analysis
7/6/2023 • 21 minutes, 25 seconds
Round 19: Listener Q+A, Tim's trade plans and tips
Why front-row looms as a problem area for Supercoaches in coming rounds, and a reminder on we must not panic at getting a full 13 this week.
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 19, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
How are you coping as we approach one of the hardest rounds all season?
With Tim Williams away, this week's Beers & Breakevens pits 2021 91st overall the SC Spy and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL SuperCoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
7/5/2023 • 52 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 155: SC Playbook, surviving the final major bye round
Arriving at the final major bye round of the 2023 Supercoach season, what’s the best way to approach it with just 13 players scoring for squads?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2019 NRL Supercoach champion Dez Creek, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy and expert Max Bryden are on deck to dissect NRL Round 19.
7/4/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 57 seconds
Weekly wrap: Ponga masterclass, zero in on Cowboys contingent
Kalyn Ponga is back with a vengeance, and the Cowboys Supercoach brigade burst into buy contention as we set sights on the run home.
2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at NRL Round 18 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
7/2/2023 • 43 minutes, 23 seconds
Round 18: Listener Q+A, off the radar Sharks flyer
With trades getting fewer and fewer, and three brutal rounds ahead, there's an under the radar Sharks flyer that can help your budget and dish out the points.
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 18, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
6/29/2023 • 28 minutes, 45 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Value arises in new-look Broncos
Brisbane's side takes a new shape against the Dolphins, and with it comes punting value, while the Penrith and Melbourne blockbuster divides the boys.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 18 NRL tips + analysis
6/28/2023 • 21 minutes
Beers & Breakevens Rd 18: NRL Supercoach 2023, beware the stray Guru
Is Nathan Cleary really a must-have on return to the Panthers and why we must be wary of a stray Guru over the next fortnight.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
6/28/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 154: SC Playbook, planning for the run home
Cameron Munster is the most traded in player this week, but with Penrith upcoming, then the bye while on Origin duty, are Supercoaches going too early?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, NRL Supercoach 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck to dissect NRL Round 18.
- Team list Tuesday: Boost for Garrick
- Long-term trade plans, must-haves to come back in?
- Hot topics - Too early for Munster?
- Round 18 trades and skippers
- Listener questions: Haas v Fonua-Blake? Will Kennedy the POD
6/27/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 24 seconds
Weekly wrap: Drinky, CNK the surprise keepers
Scott Drinkwater and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad explode into potential keeper status on the run home in the 2023 NRL Supercoach season.
2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at NRL Round 17 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
6/25/2023 • 55 minutes, 50 seconds
Round 17: Listener Q+A, Origin review, NSW loss impact on Supercoach
With changes likely to the NSW Blues, the State of Origin result has had huge implications on trade plans for NRL Supercoaches this week.
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 17, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
6/22/2023 • 34 minutes, 7 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Parramatta's left side, strong side
Maika Sivo looks set to continue his stunning try-scoring form with a favourable match-up, and can the Storm capitalise on a Turbo-less Manly?
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 17 NRL tips + analysis
6/22/2023 • 32 minutes, 40 seconds
Beers & Breakevens Rd 17: Mad Dog let loose on Manly
Is Cameron Munster worth locking in for Jahream Bula and is it time we elevated King Gutho to elite fullback status in Supercoach?
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
6/21/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 153: SC Playbook, rise of the Warriors
Shock calls around key players leave Supercoaches scrambling, as the Warriors come firmly into buy focus, led by the rejuvenated Shaun Johnson.
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, NRL Supercoach 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy and Sydney Thunder star Ollie Davies are on deck to dissect NRL Round 17.
- Ollie's incredible week
- Team list Tuesday - Katoa's absence, Turbo question marks
- Is time to cash in on Bula?
- Hot topics - Warriors Supercoach assets come into focus
- Round 17 trades and skippers
- Listener questions - Isaako v CNK? Garrick to Gutherson?
6/20/2023 • 59 minutes, 9 seconds
Weekly wrap: Fullback slot blown wide open in 2023
After a rare down week, is it time to cash in on Jahream Bula at top dollar as the fullback position blows wide open in 2023 after a King Gutho tonne?
2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at NRL Round 16 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
6/18/2023 • 34 minutes, 40 seconds
Round 16: Listener Q+A, all in on Ronaldo
The second major bye round has arrived for NRL Supercoach 2023, so it's time to throw caution to the wind with a Sharks flyer.
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 16, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
6/15/2023 • 26 minutes, 57 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Shire to deliver Sharks redemption
In a hot run of form with profits flowing in, the boys are all-in on the Cronulla Sharks bouncing back in style from a deflating last round defeat.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 16 NRL tips + analysis
6/15/2023 • 27 minutes, 47 seconds
Beers & Breakevens Rd 16: Are we all overlooking King Gutho?
Clint Gutherson flies under the radar, and Matt Burton's red-hot form may provide an alternative to Nicho Hynes in the second NRL Supercoach major bye round.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and Supercoach 365's Ryan Selvage together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
Origin selections blow Supercoach wide open, Marzhew/Katoa headline team list outs, but it's not all bad news on the squad front with Hynes one of the key inclusions.
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, NRL Supercoach 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy are on deck to dissect Round 16.
- Team list Tuesday: Manu's positional switch, mixed news arrives
- Surviving the second major bye round
- Hot topics: Is Nicho a must-have? Sell Moses?
- Round 16 trades and skippers
- Listener questions: Newcastle super POD? Is Nicho a must?
6/13/2023 • 54 minutes, 40 seconds
Weekly wrap: Nicho bombs, vintage SJ does it again
Nicho Hynes flops for captains who flock, Melbourne's Supercoach stars bounce back in style, and Shaun Johnson if officially back in business.
2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at NRL Round 15 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
6/11/2023 • 48 minutes, 52 seconds
Round 15: Listener Q+A, four week solution to halfback woes
With doubts around the NRL Supercoach halfback spot since Nathan Cleary's injury, a plan has been hatched to cover all bases in his absence.
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 15, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
6/8/2023 • 32 minutes, 10 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Storm brewing down south
Following a humiliation loss last week, the boys like the Storm to bounce back, and Brookvale Oval to host a points fest in Round 15.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 15 NRL tips + analysis
Tigers fullback Jahream Bula could define the NRL Supercoach 2023 season, and is it finally time to start taking Nick Meaney seriously?
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
6/7/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 151: SC Playbook, is Moses the man to save our halves?
With Nathan Cleary gone, Dylan Brown a potential sell, and uncertainty around Origin selections, who are the best NRL Supercoach halves combos going forward?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, NRL Supercoach 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy and special guest NRL reporter Jelisa Apps are on deck to dissect NRL Round 15.
- Team list Tuesday - Supercoach elite go missing, do we sell Fifita?
- Hot topics - Bank on Bateman or lock in Nikora?
- Round 15 trades and skippers
- Listener questions: Cleary absence impact on Edwards? Turbo worth a throw at the stumps?
6/6/2023 • 59 minutes, 43 seconds
Weekly wrap: Cleary injury blows halves wide open
With Nathan Cleary injured, and Dylan Brown looming as a sell, the Supercoach halves have been blown wide open, so where do we turn to?
2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at Round 14 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
While Supercoaches flock to a chosen few, there's a number of proven performers over many years that are seemingly being ignored at tiny ownership.
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 14, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
6/1/2023 • 34 minutes, 55 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Bunnies let loose on the Gold Coast
South Sydney to sizzle against the Titans, and Penrith's Origin contingent to deliver a message at home.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 14 NRL tips + analysis
6/1/2023 • 35 minutes, 8 seconds
Beers & Breakevens Rd 14: Dog fight erupts over King Kiraz
The boys are split over this week's most popular trade in option Jacob Kiraz, while they reveal the true extent of how short Supercoach squads are running this week in a brutal Round 14 for numbers.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
5/31/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 150: SC Playbook, hidden gems to skyrocket ranking
In one of the hardest rounds of the NRL Supercoach season, the crew have huge issues with the week's most traded out players.
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, Quantium CEO and Bulldogs board member Adam Driussi and special guest Ryan Selvage wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach Round 14.
- Team list Tuesday - Manu named, Peachey dramas
- Who to hold and sell from Eels, Sea Eagles, Knights?
- Hot topics - Is Bula still a bye? Is Kiraz a must at the price?
- Point of difference plays
- Round 14 trades and skippers
- Listener questions: Koloamatangi, Hughes time?
5/30/2023 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 37 seconds
Weekly wrap: Marzhew magic proves the difference
In a week with very few failures, Greg Marzhew stood above all to produce a Supercoach masterclass, while the Spy delivered one of the all-time great calls of his own.
2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at Round 13 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
5/28/2023 • 30 minutes, 28 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Cash in as team changes rattle bookies
With State of Origin causing mass NRL team changes, the crew think they've been handed the perfect opportunity to capitalise on some bookie blunders.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 13 NRL tips + analysis
5/25/2023 • 34 minutes, 6 seconds
Round 13: Listener Q+A, saying goodbye to Prince Nicho
Why it's time to part ways with Nicho Hynes, loading up on rampant Rabbitohs and do we really need to sell Harry Grant?
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 13, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
Why you shouldn't always take the extra cash when making NRL Supercoach trades, and Tohu Harris' true stats make him a red-hot buy option.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
5/24/2023 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 149: SC Playbook, Origin players to hold and sell
Who are the priority sells over Origin and what's the best bye period strategy for head-to-head focused players?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, Quantium CEO and Bulldogs board member Adam Driussi and head-to-head specialist Max Bryden wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach Round 13.
- Team list Tuesday - FRF cheapie, Miller benched
- Head-to-head bye period strategy
- Origin players we're holding/selling. Fifita, Hynes, Grant
- How short are Supercoaches running this week?
- Hot topics - Cody v Moses
- Round 13 trades and skippers
- Listener questions - sell Hosking or Preston first?
5/23/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 31 seconds
Weekly wrap: Old guns aren't finished yet, Schuster's reminder
James Tedesco and Tom Trbojevic drop Supercoach statements, while Josh Schuster fires in time for the first major bye round.
2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams takes a look back at Round 12 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
5/21/2023 • 37 minutes, 51 seconds
Round 12: Listener Q+A, Luki, Hopgood stocks drop with NRL news
With Joe Ofahengaue's link to the Eels in a mid-season switch, and Luciano Leilua being cleared to return, a number of key Supercoach players have seen their stocks fall dramatically.
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 12, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
5/18/2023 • 36 minutes, 20 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Knights await Shark attack
This week, the crew like Cronulla to hand Newcastle a reality check, and the Storm to out-class the Dolphins at Suncorp.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 12 NRL tips + analysis
5/18/2023 • 36 minutes, 11 seconds
Beers & Breakevens Rd 12: Forward thinking, Burbo's back
A key lesson when recruiting cash cow forwards, is Ben Trbojevic the cheapie to get us through the bye period, and the boys are split on Heilum Luki.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
5/17/2023 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 148: SC Playbook, can we hold Nicho and Cleary over Origin?
What to do with Cleary and Hynes through Origin and which of the bumper cheapie crop should we prioritise?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy and sixth placed finisher Clementine Cassidy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
- Team list analysis: Te Whare dropped, cash cows emerge
- Halfback plans: Hold/sell Nicho and Cleary?
- Hot topics: Smith or Edwards? Hold or sell Manu?
- Trades and skippers, Round 12
- Listener questions: Marshall-King at hooker? Ponga or KP despite Origin?
5/16/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 8 seconds
Weekly wrap: Walsh worries, bargain KP a must-have?
Bargain priced Kalyn Ponga reminds Supercoaches of his ability, and Billy Smith causes headaches for bye-planning.
2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at Round 11 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
5/14/2023 • 46 minutes, 59 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Knights, Titans have points to prove
Points to flow in Newcastle and the Bunnies show to continue against the in-form Tigers.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 11 NRL tips + analysis
5/11/2023 • 28 minutes, 49 seconds
Round 11: Listener Q+A, solving the front-row headaches
Horsburgh, de Belin, Tohu, which player can ignite the front-row, and are we crazy going early on Te Whare?
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 11, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
Why loading up against the Tigers has thwarted Supercoaches all season, and which Eels are emerging as the bye period specials?
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
5/10/2023 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 147: SC Playbook, bye period strength of schedule
Deep diving into the best and worst draws across the NRL Supercoach bye period, and question marks around key Round 11 cheapies.
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
- Team list analysis: Crossland bonus, Moses out
- Bye period strength of schedule
- Hot topics - Issues around cheapies Te Whare, Bula and Feagai
- Trades and skippers, Round 11
- Listener questions: Robson the POD? Too late for Croker?
5/9/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 16 seconds
Weekly wrap: Season defining call around Moses and Cleary
Nathan Cleary once again reigns supreme, as Mitch Moses struggles in what may be one of the most defining trade calls of 2023.
In our newest podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at Round 10 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
5/7/2023 • 59 minutes, 12 seconds
Round 10: Listener Q+A, hold or sell underperforming CTW guns?
With the likes of To'o, Holmes, Marzhew, Garrick and other centre/wing guns hitting a wall, is it time to cut ties?
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 10, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
5/4/2023 • 29 minutes, 2 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Broncos to rediscover their magic at Suncorp
The boys like the Broncos to bounce back emphatically in Magic Round, and Nathan Cleary to silence any doubters of the Panthers in 2023.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 10 NRL tips + analysis
5/4/2023 • 34 minutes, 17 seconds
Beers & Breakevens Rd 10: Time to sell Cleary?
Set to leak mass cash, carrying injury, and Origin looming, do we dare sell Nathan Cleary ahead of NRL Magic Round?
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
5/3/2023 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 146: SC Playbook, ranking the electric Eels
How do we navigate the tricky bye period, and who are the priority Eels players to pick up with their dream draw?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
- Team list analysis: Garrick's stocks rise
- Bye planning, strategy and numbers
- Ranking the Eels buys, and how many is too many to own?
- Hot topics - Is Bula a must? Do we finally sell a leaking Walsh?
- Trades and skippers, Round 10
- Listener questions: H2H bye strategy, what to do with Val Holmes?
5/2/2023 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 59 seconds
Weekly Wrap: Forgive us J'maine, Peach's blast from the past
Apologies for the sell J'maine, we want you back, ASAP, and Tyrone Peachey is back on the radar.
In our newest podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at Round 9 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
4/30/2023 • 48 minutes, 28 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Wighton's statement, Broncos litmus test
Jack Wighton to show his class after a week in the headlines, and we're about to find out just how good Brisbane are in 2023.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 9 NRL tips + analysis
Cleary, Turbo and Turuva in doubt, Melbourne on the bye, and Nicho playing in the opening game has made for a chaotic week for Supercoaches, so how do we respond to the uncertainty?
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 9, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
4/27/2023 • 35 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 145: SC Playbook, are you seriously making those trades?
It looms as the hardest round of the Supercoach season so far, so how do we handle the crisis around hooker and front-row?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Quantium CEO Adam Driussi wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
- Team list analysis: Turbo named, shock Tago replacement
- Dealing with drama at hooker and front-row
- Hot topics - Is Sloan a trap? Fullback issues
- Trades and skippers, Round 9
- Listener questions: Lane v Matterson? Aitken the POD?
4/26/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 47 seconds
Beers & Breakevens Rd 9: Is this the hardest round so far?
With Melbourne on the bye, Payne Haas suspended, and injury and resting concerns across multiple teams, Supercoaches are facing the hardest round of 2023.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
4/26/2023 • 59 minutes, 4 seconds
Weekly Wrap: Load on Bunnies, issues on Eels Supercoach contingent
Do we pay up for Latrell Mitchell despite Origin looming? Despite Parramatta's great bye coverage, don't overcommit to their Supercoach players.
In our newest podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at Round 8 (so far) with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
4/23/2023 • 40 minutes, 49 seconds
Round 8: Listener Q+A, chill out on the boosts!
Do we need to use a final boost for Garrick and Manu? Is it viable to play Schuster at five-eighth this week?
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 8, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
4/20/2023 • 27 minutes, 10 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Eels upset, all aboard the Marzhew train
The boys are all in on an Eels ambush against the ladder leading Broncos, while Greg Marzhew looks primed for some meat against the struggling Cowboys.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head
- Sam's Round 8 NRL tips + analysis
4/20/2023 • 34 minutes, 55 seconds
Beers & Breakevens Rd 8: Captaincy conundrum, enter the Eels
Nicho Hynes v Tommy Turbo v Joey Manu as elite captaincy options arise, and is it time to eye the Eels with a great bye period schedule?
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and Matty the Waterboy - filling in for the Rugby League Guru - together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
4/19/2023 • 59 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 144: SC Playbook, Manu v Garrick
Can owners hold Kiraz, and who's the higher priority out of Manu and Garrick?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and the SC Spy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
- Team list analysis: Manu to halves, Grant boost
- Supercoach relevant Origin players to hold/sell long-term
- Hot topics - All eyes on the Eels
- Trades and skippers, Round 8
- Listener questions: Is Haas a must? Dare we sell Walsh?
4/18/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Weekly Wrap: 2RF blown open as old guns show class
Eli Katoa falls short of keeper status, as Ryan Matterson and David Fifita show their class as the second-row Supercoach slot opens up.
In our newest podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at Round 7 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.
4/16/2023 • 38 minutes, 56 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Panthers to pounce, Cowboys bounce back
The boys like the look of a few key Panthers match-ups against the Knights, and the Cowboys to return to winning ways in New Zealand.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Punters head-to-head Olympian edition
- Sam's Round 7 NRL tips + analysis
4/13/2023 • 34 minutes, 6 seconds
Round 7: Listener Q+A, which cheapie holds the key to cash?
As we desperately seek cash for Hynes, Cleary, Munster and co, we're constantly running into red flags around every option, so who's the best pick to earn some bank?
In our brand new question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 7, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
4/13/2023 • 30 minutes, 28 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: Which 5/8 is the priority trade in?
In this week's edition, the deep dive highlights the scores required in different circumstances to utilise the vice-captain loophole, while we also assess the gun five-eighth crop, team list analysis, sit v starts, and plenty more.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
4/12/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 143: SC Playbook, centre-wing power rankings
In a stacked field of high ceiling players, which centre-wings should we prioritise to get into our teams?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the SC Spy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
- Team list analysis: Meaney out, Munster fullback impact
- CTW power rankings
- Hot topics - Munster v Cody v Brown
- Trades and skippers, Round 7
- Listener questions: When do we look into byes? Ryan Matterson time?
4/11/2023 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 3 seconds
Round 6: Listener Q+A, is Hosking really a must?
Zac Hosking looks a must, but is it really worth trading a strongly performing player for him?
In our brand new question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 6, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.
4/6/2023 • 24 minutes, 22 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Bunnies to feast on Easter NRL action
The boys like South Sydney to get the job done well against an injury hit Bulldogs on the short turnaround for the Easter clash.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's Round 6 NRL tips + analysis
In this week's edition, the deep dive highlights the importance of bye-planning and how you can get caught out, while we also assess the front-row forward cheapie crop, team list analysis, sit v starts, and plenty more.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
4/5/2023 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 1 second
Episode 142: SC Playbook, time to sell Hopgoat?
Do we sell a benched J'maine Hopgood or hold through Origin, and what's the solution to the five-eighth issues?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Bulldogs Director Adam Driussi wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
- Team list analysis: Hosking boost, Manu's No.1
- True player ownership: Miller owners reign supreme
- Point of difference player we're eyeing
- Hot topics - Marzhew in beast mode, too late for Walsh and Preston?
- Trades and skippers, Round 6
- Listener questions: Which 2RF to sell off and whether to play Khan-Periera?
4/4/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 7 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Penrith's right side, strong side
The boys back Penrith's right edge to have a day out against Canberra, and the data gives a huge push towards the unders line in 2023.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's Round 5 NRL tips + analysis
3/30/2023 • 30 minutes, 42 seconds
Round 5: Listener Q+A, Schuster scratching impact
With one of the week's most traded in players Josh Schuster a reported late out for Manly, how do Supercoaches respond, reverse trade immediately or bank the cash to recruit a gun such as Reuben Garrick or Nicho Hynes?
In our brand new question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 5, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts, captains and trade changes.
3/30/2023 • 23 minutes, 26 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: A lesson in Supercoach history
In this week's edition, our stat's that caught the eye highlight Nicho's stunning return (apology included) and Zac Hosking's elite output, while the deep dive gives a lesson on trusting Supercoach history.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
3/29/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 17 seconds
Episode 141: SC Playbook, shifting focus from cash cows to guns?
Do we start to focus on points over cash generation yet, and do we buy Nicho Hynes now or after the Sharks bye?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and the SC Spy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
- Team list analysis: Tohu named, Hosking firms for 80
- Proof that rank isn't everything early
- Now or next week for Nicho?
- Hot topics - Is Schuster a must? Too late for Walsh?
- Trades and skippers, Round 5
- Listener questions: Sharks PODs, Kiraz v Garrick
3/28/2023 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 18 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Garrick the moral or model?
Reuben Garrick is primed for a field day, while the Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles clash divides the boys around who covers the line.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's Round 4 NRL tips + analysis
3/22/2023 • 29 minutes, 25 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: Ultimate five week trade strategy
In this week's edition, the stat deep dive highlights an issue with Josh Schuster, while Tim reveals his ultimate five week trade plan.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
3/22/2023 • 1 hour, 42 seconds
Episode 140: SC Playbook, is Nicho Hynes a must this week?
Who is the priority front-row target, and do we buy or wait on Nicho Hynes?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the SC Spy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Team list analysis: Carty Party continues, Cotter shock
- Verdict on Hynes
- Hot topics - Tino v Haas v Tapine v Tohu
- Trades and skippers, Round 4
- Listener questions: Do we sell Cleary?
3/21/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 28 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Wizard Walsh, Storm/Titans divide
Can Reece Walsh back up his freakish performance, and why has the Storm v Titans clash divided the boys around who covers the line?
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's Round 3 NRL tips + analysis
3/15/2023 • 38 minutes, 50 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: Boost for biggest trade week of the year
In this week's edition, the boys give a lesson on playing the long-game strategy, break down the top bargain buys and assess one of the hardest captaincy rounds on record.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
3/15/2023 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 139: SC Playbook, do we dare sell Tedesco or Cleary?
Do we do the unthinkable and sell Teddy or Cleary, and who's the best option out of Mahoney and Egan?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Bulldogs board member and Quantium CEO Adam Driussi wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Team list analysis: Blow for Bunnies cheapies, Smith named
- Driussi's data dive, Hopgood's misleading ownership
- Cheapie watch, top priority money-makers
- Hot topics - Is Hammer a trap?
- Trades and skippers, Round 3
- Listener questions: Do we sell To'o and Burton?
3/14/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 20 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: The Ponga and Foz effect
Kalyn Ponga's move to the halves and Kieran Foran's Titans switch has opened up plenty of opportunities for punters.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's Round 2 NRL tips + analysis
3/9/2023 • 35 minutes, 45 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: True numbers expose top trade in
In this week's edition, the boys flag key issues with the week's top trade ins, urge Supercoaches to exercise patience, take a deep dive into the performances of Tapine, Fa'asuamaleaui, Isaako and plenty more.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
3/8/2023 • 1 hour, 39 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 138: SC Playbook, red flags over top trade targets
Approaching NRL Round 2, there's huge issues around the most traded Supercoach players.
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Bulldogs board member and Quantium CEO Adam Driussi wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Team list analysis: Wilton's boost, Rabbitohs cheapies emerge
- Adam's true player ownership data
- Hot topics: King's eye catcher, fire-sale on Smith
- Trades and skippers, Round 2
- Listener questions: Collins at 2RF? Time to sell To'o?
3/7/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 57 seconds
The Half-Backed podcast: Fox, Roosters, set to sizzle
The Sydney Roosters will look to give the Dolphins an NRL reality check, while Josh Addo-Carr could be set for a big day at Brookvale Oval.
The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, along with SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week:
- Lock of the week
- Value bet, Dally M tip
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's Round 1 NRL tips + analysis
3/2/2023 • 36 minutes, 21 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: Team list deep dive, sit v starts
In this week's edition, the boys pick apart every squad dropped on team list Tuesday, summarise the cheapie crop and run through the players they're sitting and starting in their top 17 for round 1.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
3/1/2023 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 137: SC Playbook, TLT, cheapies, team reveals
Team list Tuesday for round 1 is finally here, cheapies are revealed, and so are our Supercoach squads!
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Bulldogs board member and Quantium CEO Adam Driussi wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Team list analysis
- Bargain buys ranked
- Squad reveals
2/28/2023 • 1 hour, 41 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: Guru team reveal/roast, trial pointers
In this week's edition, the boys go through Guru's team, and recap the key Supercoach trial takes.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property. Reach out for the link to their upcoming event!
2/23/2023 • 1 hour, 38 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 136: SC Playbook, 2RF gold mine emerges
With the 2RF mid-range gold mine emerging, how has this impacted our squad structures?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Bulldogs board member and stat analyst Adam Driussi wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Adam's Bulldogs cheapie insight
- Fresh positional updates
- 2RF positional deep dive
- Squad previews - Dogs, Eels, Tigers, Sharks, (Dolphins next week)
- Listener questions - KP at 5/8? Is Reimis a trap?
2/21/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 49 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, NRL trials pointers
In this week's edition, the boys recap the NRL trials, analyse the all-important week two trial teams and answer some quick-fire head-to-head player battles.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property. Reach out for the link to their upcoming event!
2/15/2023 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 135: SC Playbook, is Val Holmes a must-have?
Which clubs have the strongest and weakest Supercoach draws, and is Valentine Holmes a must-have for round 1?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and the SC Spy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Strength of schedule
- NRL trial tips, team list indicators
- Squad previews - Roosters, Knights, Cowboys and Warriors
- Listener questions - Boyd v Smith, Rapana at fullback?
2/14/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 135: SC Playbook, do we avoid Hynes or Cleary?
Do we need to rethink our halves combinations in starting without Nathan Cleary or Nicho Hynes?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the SC Spy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Should we anti-POD Cleary or Hynes?
- Squad previews - Storm, Broncos, Rabbitohs and Titans
- Listener questions - Kikau, Hess, Ponga etc.
2/9/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 11 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, learner guide, trials watch
In this week's edition, the boys preview the first week of NRL trials, touch on the basics to Supercoach for beginners and intermediates, and answer a stack of listener questions plaguing fans in the pre-season.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
2/8/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 20 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, 2RF/FRF analysis
In this week's edition, the boys get stuck into their next positional analysis, looking at both the 2RF and FRF positions.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
2/2/2023 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 17 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, centre/wing analysis
In this week's edition, the boys get stuck into their next positional analysis, looking at the all-important centre-wing position.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
2/1/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 134: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Tom Sangster special
The SC Playbook NRL podcast returns for the second episode of the 2023 pre-season. 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and special guest Tom Sangster are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, filmed live in studio, the crew discuss:
- Sangster's rise to Supercoach Godfather status
- Reasoning for 2023 rule changes
- Squad previews - Panthers, Raiders, Sea Eagles, Dragons
- Listener questions - Anti-POD Hynes, Val Holmes?
1/31/2023 • 57 minutes, 46 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, 5/8, halfback analysis
In this week's edition, the boys get stuck into their next positional analysis, looking at the five-eighth and halfback positions.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
1/26/2023 • 50 minutes, 9 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, fullback/hooker analysis
In this week's edition, the boys get stuck into their first positional analysis, starting with fullbacks and hookers.
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
1/25/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 133: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Spy team reveal
The SC Playbook NRL podcast returns for the first episode of the 2023 pre-season. 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, filmed live in studio, the crew discuss:
- SC Spy identity reveal
- What's in store for SC Playbook in 2023
- SC Spy team reveal
1/24/2023 • 57 minutes, 13 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Guru team reveal
In this week's edition, the Guru reveals his early team heading into the new season, including his strategy around squad balance.
Beers & Breakevens returns for 2023, pitting SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
1/19/2023 • 41 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 132: SC Playbook BBL podcast
In this week’s edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 131st placed overall Tim Williams, 189th placed SC Spy and last year's champion Andrew Langley (10th overall) are on deck to chat all things BBL SuperCoach Round 12 and 13.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* Champion's deep dive - Andrew's secrets to success
* Double game week targets and avoids
* Trade and skipper plans
* Listener questions
1/19/2023 • 58 minutes, 24 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Tim's early team reveal
In this week's edition, Tim reveals his early team heading into the new season, including his strategy around squad balance.
Beers & Breakevens returns for 2023, pitting SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
1/18/2023 • 59 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 131: SC Playbook BBL podcast
In this week’s edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 73rd placed overall Tim Williams, 164th placed SC Spy and 210th placed Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things BBL SuperCoach Round 10 and 11.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* SC scoring trends - teams to target and avoid
* Fixture analysis - navigating the draw
* Single game week targets and avoids
* Trade and skipper plans
1/12/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 130: SC Playbook BBL podcast
In this week’s edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 39th placed overall Tim Williams, 2019/20 champion Thommo Aitken and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things BBL SuperCoach Round 9.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Sixers players to hold/sell
- Double game week analysis: Scorchers, Strikers and Stars
- Trade and skipper plans
1/6/2023 • 58 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 129: SC Playbook BBL podcast
In this week’s edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 33rd placed overall Tim Williams, 2019/20 champion Thommo Aitken and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things BBL SuperCoach Round 8.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* Plans for rain impacted games
* Impact of players departing the BBL
* Double game week analysis: Sixers and Hurricanes
* Trade and skipper plans
* Listener questions
1/3/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 30 seconds
Episode 128: SC Playbook BBL podcast
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 10th placed overall Tim Williams, last year's 22nd placed finisher Michael Fisher and the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things BBL SuperCoach Round 6 and 7.
In this week’s special edition mid-season podcast, the crew discuss:
* Team analysis - Identifying run home targets from every club
* Availability - key player departure dates
* Trade and skipper plans
* Listener questions
12/29/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 127: SC Playbook BBL podcast
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, last year's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Charlie Dadds are on deck to chat all things BBL SuperCoach Round 4 and 5.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* Looping strategy - The magic number
* Double game week analysis: Sixers and Renegades
* Trade and skipper plans
* Listener questions
12/22/2022 • 57 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 126: SC Playbook BBL podcast
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, last year's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams, 2019/20 champion Thommo Aitken and last year's 22nd placed finisher Michael Fisher are on deck to chat all things BBL SuperCoach Round 3.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* Team planning - strategy moving forward
* Double game week analysis: Heat
* Point of difference plays
* Trade and skipper plans
* Listener questions
12/20/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 125: SC Playbook BBL podcast
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, last year's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams, 2019/20 champion Thommo Aitken and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things BBL SuperCoach Round 2.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* What we've learned from Round 1 + our team changes
* Double game week analysis: Scorchers and Thunder
* Trade and skipper plans
* Listener questions
12/15/2022 • 58 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 124: SC Playbook BBL podcast
In the fourth episode of the BBL pre-season, last year's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams and the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things BBL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Team news, SuperCoach implications
- Spy's team reveal, squad analysis, tactics
- POD and anti-POD plays
12/8/2022 • 48 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 123: SC Playbook BBL podcast
In the third episode of the BBL pre-season, last year's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams, 22nd placed getter Michael Fisher, and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things BBL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Cheapie analysis: Bargain buys to target
- Squad breakdowns: Thunder, Scorchers, Hurricanes
11/30/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 122: SC Playbook BBL podcast
In the second episode of the BBL pre-season, last year's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams, 2019/20 overall champion Thommo Aitken and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things BBL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Availability analysis: Arrivals, departures of key players
- Squad breakdowns: Strikers, Heat, Renegades
11/23/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 2 seconds
The Half-Backed Podcast: World Cup final edition
The Half-Backed Podcast links former Canberra halfback Sam Williams and journalist Tim Williams to help find you a few winners in the upcoming Rugby League World Cup final, while picking apart the thoughts of one of league's sharpest minds in the ex-Raider. This week:
- Punting results
- World Cup final preview
- World Cup punting plays
11/16/2022 • 26 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 121: SC Playbook BBL podcast
In the first episode of the BBL pre-season, last year's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things BBL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- What's in store for SC Playbook for BBL12
- Fixture analysis: Navigating the doubles, byes
- Squad breakdowns: Sixers and Stars
- Double game week word of warning
11/15/2022 • 1 hour, 3 seconds
The Half-Backed Podcast: World Cup edition
The Half-Backed Podcast links former Canberra halfback Sam Williams, journalist Tim Williams and Bulldogs talent identification scout Scott Woodward to help find you a few winners in the upcoming Rugby League World Cup, while picking apart the thoughts of one of league's sharpest minds in the ex-Raider. This week:
- NRL season results
- World Cup preview
- World Cup punting plays
10/14/2022 • 28 minutes, 11 seconds
The Half-Backed Podcast: Grand final edition
The Half-Backed Podcast links former Canberra halfback Sam Williams, journalist Tim Williams and data analyst James Hughes to help find you a few winners in the upcoming round of NRL action, while picking apart the thoughts of one of rugby league's sharpest minds in the ex-Raider. This week:
- Results
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's NRL grand final tip and Clive Churchill Medal plays
9/28/2022 • 35 minutes, 14 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, 1-4 recap
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
In this week's season recap, they discuss the Panthers, Cowboys, Sharks and Eels NRL SuperCoach seasons, with an eye on their 2023 prospects.
9/27/2022 • 36 minutes, 46 seconds
The Half-Backed Podcast: Finals week three
The Half-Backed Podcast links former Canberra halfback Sam Williams, journalist Tim Williams and data analyst James Hughes to help find you a few winners in the upcoming round of NRL action, while picking apart the thoughts of one of rugby league's sharpest minds in the ex-Raider. This week:
- Results
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's NRL preliminary finals tips
9/22/2022 • 36 minutes, 59 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, 5-8 recap
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
In this week's season recap, they discuss the Raiders, Rabbitohs, Storm and Roosters NRL SuperCoach seasons, with an eye on their 2023 prospects.
9/20/2022 • 28 minutes, 29 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, 9-12 recap
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
In this week's season recap, they discuss the Broncos, Dragons, Sea Eagles and Bulldogs NRL SuperCoach seasons, with an eye on their 2023 prospects.
9/13/2022 • 49 minutes, 29 seconds
The Half-Backed Podcast: Finals week one
The Half-Backed Podcast links former Canberra halfback Sam Williams, journalist Tim Williams and data analyst James Hughes to help find you a few winners in the upcoming round of NRL action, while picking apart the thoughts of one of rugby league's sharpest minds in the ex-Raider. This week:
- Results
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's week one NRL finals tips
9/7/2022 • 38 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 120: SC Playbook NRL podcast, season review
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and last year's sixth placed finisher Clementine Cassidy are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s 2022 recap, the crew discuss:
* Final rankings
* Best and worst trades
* SuperCoach season lessons learned
* Awards season - Positional, novelty
9/7/2022 • 53 minutes, 58 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, 13-16 recap
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
In this week's season recap, they discuss the Tigers, Knights, Warriors and Titans NRL SuperCoach seasons, with an eye on their 2023 prospects.
9/7/2022 • 37 minutes, 28 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, season review
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
In this week's season recap, they discuss:
- Head-to-head rivalry, results, turning points
- Best and worst trades
- Trade boosts, verdict
9/6/2022 • 21 minutes, 4 seconds
The Half-Backed Podcast: Round 25
The Half-Backed Podcast links former Canberra halfback Sam Williams, journalist Tim Williams and data analyst James Hughes to help find you a few winners in the upcoming round of NRL action, while picking apart the thoughts of one of rugby league's sharpest minds in the ex-Raider. This week:
- Results
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's Round 25 NRL tips
8/31/2022 • 30 minutes, 13 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 25
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
In this week's Round 25 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Final round must-haves
- Draft grand final flyers
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
8/31/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 119: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 25
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, last year's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy and Socceroos captain Maty Ryan are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* Tips: Highest scoring Round 25 players
* Super PODs to end the season
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
8/30/2022 • 53 minutes, 52 seconds
The Half-Backed Podcast: Round 24
The Half-Backed Podcast links former Canberra halfback Sam Williams, journalist Tim Williams and data analyst James Hughes to help find you a few winners in the upcoming round of NRL action, while picking apart the thoughts of one of rugby league's sharpest minds in the ex-Raider. This week:
- Results
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's Round 24 NRL tips
8/24/2022 • 32 minutes, 56 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 24
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
In this week's Round 24 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- H2H grand finals: Must-haves, saviours
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
8/24/2022 • 49 minutes, 9 seconds
Episode 118: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 24
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek, runner-up Walson Carlos and last year's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* SCPB grand final preview - Dez v Wals
* Hot topics - Sit v starts, Panthers to pounce?
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
8/23/2022 • 53 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 29: SC Playbook AFL podcast, season review
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds, 2021 runner-up Steve Nikolovski and the SC Bandit chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Final rank, highs and lows
* Awards season - Positional, rookie, bust, MVP
* Looking ahead - 2023 breakouts, rookie candidates
* Punting plays
* Listener questions
8/22/2022 • 54 minutes, 13 seconds
The Half-Backed Podcast: Round 23
The Half-Backed Podcast links former Canberra halfback Sam Williams, journalist Tim Williams and data analyst James Hughes to help find you a few winners in the upcoming round of NRL action, while picking apart the thoughts of one of rugby league's sharpest minds in the ex-Raider. This week:
- Results
- Topic, left side, strong side
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's Round 23 NRL tips
8/18/2022 • 36 minutes, 35 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 23
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
In this week's Round 23 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- H2H finals: Five must-haves to stay alive
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
8/17/2022 • 54 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 117: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 23
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and last year's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* Topic - Rogue early season strategy
* Hail Mary super POD
* Hot topics - Sit v starts, load on Roosters?
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
8/16/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 28: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 23
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds (270th overall), 2021 runner-up Steve Nikolovski and Charlie Dadds chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Injury woes - De Goey, Bont, Hewett
* State League wrap
* Looking back on 2022 key SuperCoach decisions
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
8/15/2022 • 55 minutes, 26 seconds
The Half-Backed Podcast: Round 22
The Half-Backed Podcast links former Canberra halfback Sam Williams, journalist Tim Williams and data analyst James Hughes to help find you a few winners in the upcoming round of NRL action, while picking apart the thoughts of one of rugby league's sharpest minds in the ex-Raider. This week:
- Results
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's Round 22 NRL tips
8/10/2022 • 34 minutes, 6 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 22
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
In this week's Round 22 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Halfback analysis
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
8/10/2022 • 55 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 27: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 22
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds (322nd overall), journalist Dylan Bolch and the SC Bandit chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Injury woes - Hewett, Rozee, Grundy
* Cripps conundrum
* State League wrap
* Looking back on 2022 key SuperCoach decisions
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
8/10/2022 • 52 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 116: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 22
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Nick Moon are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* Fixture analysis - Hardest, softest draws
* Hail Mary super POD
* Hot topics - Cold on Panthers? Latrell a must?
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
8/9/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 16 seconds
The Half-Backed Podcast: Round 21
The Half-Backed Podcast links former Canberra halfback Sam Williams, journalist Tim Williams and data analyst James Hughes to help find you a few winners in the upcoming round of NRL action, while picking apart the thoughts of one of rugby league's sharpest minds in the ex-Raider. This week:
- Results
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's Round 21 NRL tips
8/3/2022 • 35 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 115: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 21
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Quantium CEO Adam Driussi are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* Cleary replacements - Ranking the best moves
* True player ownership data
* Hot topics - Time to sell Penrith stars?
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
8/3/2022 • 54 minutes, 36 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 21
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
In this week's Round 21 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Head-to-head finals
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
8/2/2022 • 48 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 26: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 21
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds (268th overall) and Charlie Dadds chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Injury woes - Hewett, Treloar, Bont etc.
* To chase Marshall, Himmelberg?
* State League wrap
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
8/1/2022 • 50 minutes, 22 seconds
The Half-Backed Podcast: Round 20
The Half-Backed Podcast links former Canberra halfback Sam Williams, journalist Tim Williams and data analyst James Hughes to help find you a few winners in the upcoming round of NRL action, while picking apart the thoughts of one of rugby league's sharpest minds in the ex-Raider. This week:
- Results
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's Round 20 NRL tips
7/27/2022 • 30 minutes, 11 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 20
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
In this week's Round 20 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Five-eighth positional deep dive
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
7/27/2022 • 53 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 114: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 20
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Quantium CEO Adam Driussi are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* True player ownership data
* POD, Anti-POD plays
* Hot topics - Haas a must? Teddy v Trell?
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
7/26/2022 • 55 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 25: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 20
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds (488th overall) and Charlie Dadds chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Injury carnage
* Importance of Steele, Stewart
* State League wrap
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
7/26/2022 • 50 minutes, 37 seconds
The Half-Backed Podcast: Round 19
The Half-Backed Podcast links former Canberra halfback Sam Williams, journalist Tim Williams and data analyst James Hughes to help find you a few winners in the upcoming round of NRL action, while picking apart the thoughts of one of rugby league's sharpest minds in the ex-Raider. This week:
- Results
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's Round 19 NRL tips
7/20/2022 • 34 minutes, 56 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 19
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
In this week's Round 19 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Trade numbers among top ranked teams
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
7/20/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 113: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 19
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, last year's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy and Quantium CEO Adam Driussi are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* Chasing ranks, how to make up ground?
* True player ownership data
* Hot topics - Rating the Papenhuyzen replacements
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
7/19/2022 • 59 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 24: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 19
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Charlie Dadds, journalist Dylan Bolch and the SC Bandit chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Underperforming M8's, replacements
* Rookie downgrades, premo watch
* State League wrap
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
7/19/2022 • 48 minutes, 12 seconds
The Half-Backed Podcast: Round 18
The Half-Backed Podcast links former Canberra halfback Sam Williams, journalist Tim Williams and data analyst James Hughes to help find you a few winners in the upcoming round of NRL action, while picking apart the thoughts of one of rugby league's sharpest minds in the ex-Raider. This week:
- Results
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's Round 18 NRL tips
7/13/2022 • 30 minutes, 12 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 18
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.
In this week's Round 18 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Run home major targets
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
7/13/2022 • 45 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 112: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 18
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams (107th overall), 2019 champion Dez Creek (609th) and last year's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy (1,110th) are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* With COVID/resting threat, do we reassess depth strategy?
* POD/Anti-POD play
* Hot topics - Run home must-haves, Latrell v Teddy etc.
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
7/12/2022 • 58 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 23: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 18
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds (450th overall), journalist Dylan Bolch and Charlie Dadds chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Injury news, SC impact
* Dual position updates
* Oliver options
* State League wrap
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
7/11/2022 • 54 minutes, 24 seconds
The Half-Backed Podcast: Round 17
The Half-Backed Podcast links former Canberra halfback Sam Williams, journalist Tim Williams and data analyst James Hughes to help find you a few winners in the upcoming round of NRL action, while picking apart the thoughts of one of rugby league's sharpest minds in the ex-Raider. This week:
- Introductions
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's Round 17 NRL tips
7/7/2022 • 26 minutes, 33 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 17
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's Round 17 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Best nuff options
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
7/6/2022 • 1 hour, 17 seconds
Episode 111: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 17
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek, runner-up Walson Carlos and last year's sixth placed finisher Clementine Cassidy are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* Round 17 numbers, post Origin plans
* Hot topics - Latrell, Papy v Hynes skipper, etc.
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
7/5/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 22: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 17
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds (450th overall), 2021 runner-up Steve Nikolovski and journalist Dylan Bolch chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Injury news, SC impact
* Hall, Rich, Jackson plans
* Underperforming premos
* State League wrap
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
7/5/2022 • 50 minutes, 35 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 16
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's Round 16 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Head-to-head strategy
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
6/29/2022 • 59 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 110: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 16
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams (246th overall), Socceroos captain Maty Ryan and last year's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy (2,030th) are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* SC Playbook announcements
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* Revised bye round strategies
* Hot topics - Papenhuyzen/Munster etc.
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
6/28/2022 • 1 hour, 21 seconds
Episode 21: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 16
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds (432nd overall), 2021 runner-up Steve Nikolovski and the SC Bandit chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Big topics
* Stewart/Jackson plans
* State League wrap
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
6/28/2022 • 59 minutes, 46 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Review
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's mid-season recap edition, they discuss:
- Lessons learned this season
- Trade recap, best and worst so far
- Run home strategy, positioning
- Listener questions
6/21/2022 • 48 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 20: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 15
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds (406th overall), journalist Dylan Bolch and the SC Bandit chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Trade chat, numbers
* Run home plans
* Fixture analysis - Hard/soft runs
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
6/21/2022 • 1 hour, 3 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 15
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's Round 15 edition, they discuss:
- Top 150 ranked, how the boys are feeling
- Key takes from team lists
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
6/15/2022 • 55 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 19: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 14
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds (503rd overall), 2021 runner-up Steve Nikolovski and journalist Dylan Bolch chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Big topics
* Upgrade targets
* Mid-season draftee update
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
6/14/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 1 second
Episode 109: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 15
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams (147th overall), Nick Moon (1,046th) and last year's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy (2,343rd) are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* Plans for Papenhuyzen
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* NRL SuperCoach hot topics
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
6/14/2022 • 57 minutes, 30 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 14
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's Round 14 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Revised bye period strategy
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
6/7/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 108: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 14
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and last year's 6th placed finisher Clementine Cassidy are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* Second bye round strategy
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* NRL SuperCoach hot topics
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
6/7/2022 • 52 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 18: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 13
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds, 2021 runner-up Steve Nikolovski and journalist Dylan Bolch chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Big topics
* Preuss, Smith, Darcy dilemmas
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
6/7/2022 • 1 hour, 26 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 13
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's data analyst Adam Driussi and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's Round 13 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- True player ownership stats
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
6/1/2022 • 44 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 107: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 13
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and last year's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
* Updated bye planning strategy
* Game-by-game targets/avoids
* POD/Anti-POD plays
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
5/31/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 17: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 12
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds, Dylan Bolch and Charlie Dadds chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Big topics
* Dual position changes
* Round 12 bye strategy
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
5/31/2022 • 56 minutes, 36 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 12
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's Round 12 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Bye period POD plays
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
5/25/2022 • 1 hour, 40 seconds
Episode 106: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 12
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and 2019 runner-up Walson Carlos are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Key news from team list Tuesday
- Archives - The call that confirmed Dez's 2019 title
- NRL SuperCoach hot topics
- Trades and skipper plans
- Listener questions
5/24/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 16: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 11
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds (980th overall), 2021 runner-up Steve Nikolovski and Charlie Dadds chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Big topics
* Newly added dual position players
* Bye-planning
* Cogs/Butters
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
5/24/2022 • 53 minutes, 13 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 11
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's Round 11 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Bye planning, Round 13 major targets
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
5/18/2022 • 38 minutes, 24 seconds
Episode 105: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 11
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 runner-up Walson Carlos and last year's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Key news from team list Tuesday
- Long-term trading/boosting tactics
- NRL SuperCoach hot topics
- Trades and skipper plans
- Listener questions
5/17/2022 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 15: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 10
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds, 2021 runner-up Steve Nikolovski and the SC Bandit chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Big topics
* Steele / PODs / trading premos
* How many Dogs is too many?
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
5/16/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 57 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 10
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's Round 10 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Who's the number one Papenhuyzen replacement?
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
5/10/2022 • 30 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 104: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 10
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and last year's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Key news from team list Tuesday
- Bye planning/Origin period deep dive
- NRL SuperCoach hot topics
- Trades and skipper plans
- Listener questions
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, former 9th placed finisher Michael Fisher and Nick Moon (1,056th overall)are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Key news from team list Tuesday
- Bye round trade targets
- NRL SuperCoach hot topics
- Trades and skipper plans
- Listener questions
5/3/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 33 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 9
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's Round 9 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Bye prep, tactics to ready for Origin period
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
5/3/2022 • 49 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 13: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 8
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds, 2021 runner-up Steve Nikolovski and the SC Bandit chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Big topics
* Downgrade/upgrade plan
* 'Out of the Box' plays
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
5/2/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 8 seconds
Episode 102: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 8
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and 2021 sixth placed finisher Clementine Cassidy are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Key news from team list Tuesday
- Bumper cheapie crop, attack cash generation or points?
- NRL SuperCoach hot topics
- Trades and skipper plans
- Listener questions
4/27/2022 • 46 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 12: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 7
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds (899th overall), 2021 runner-up Steve Nikolovski and journalist Dylan Bolch chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Big topics
* Grundy/Butters
* Bye planning prep
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
4/26/2022 • 59 minutes, 20 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 8
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's Round 8 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Major talking points
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
4/26/2022 • 43 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode 101: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 7
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2021 sixth placed finisher Clementine Cassidy and 91st placed getter the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* Cleary/Teddy dilemmas
* NRL SuperCoach hot topics
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 7
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's Round 7 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Major talking points (Guru's meteoric rise)
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions
4/19/2022 • 36 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 100: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 6
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2019 champion Dez Creek, runner-up Walson Carlos and Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* Adjusting 2022 strategies
* NRL SuperCoach hot topics
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
4/13/2022 • 54 minutes, 31 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 6
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
With Tim Williams rubbed out for the week by the judiciary, The Guru takes control to recap Round 5 SuperCoach action, and look ahead to the Round 6 trade plans.
4/13/2022 • 36 minutes
Episode 10: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 5
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds, the SC Bandit and Charlie Dadds chat all things SuperCoach ahead of Round 5.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Big topics
* Ruck dilemmas
* Taggers
* Maxed out rooks
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
4/11/2022 • 59 minutes, 55 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 5
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
With Tim Williams rubbed out for the week by the judiciary, The Guru takes control to recap Round 4 SuperCoach action, and look ahead to the Round 5 trade plans.
4/6/2022 • 24 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 99: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 5
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and runner-up Walson Carlos are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* Dual position player additions
* Trade priorities - Stellar crop of key buys
* NRL SuperCoach hot topics
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
4/5/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 9: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 4
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds, 2021 overall runner-up Steve Nikolovski and the SC Bandit chat all things SuperCoach ahead of Round 4.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Mid premos
* Premo ruckmen
* Carlton's emergence
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
4/5/2022 • 52 minutes, 54 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 4
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
With Tim Williams rubbed out for the week by the judiciary, The Guru takes control to recap Round 3 SuperCoach action, and look ahead to the Round 4 trade plans.
3/29/2022 • 32 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 98: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 4
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2021 sixth placed getter Clementine Cassidy and last year's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* Planning ahead - Grim reality behind future trade plans
* NRL SuperCoach hot topics
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
3/29/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 8: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 3
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds, 2021 overall runner-up Steve Nikolovski and the SC Bandit chat all things SuperCoach ahead of Round 3.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Weekend hot topics, rooks, must-haves, ruck woes
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
3/28/2022 • 1 hour, 22 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 3
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's Round 3 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Trade strategy
- Trade/captaincy talk
- Listener questions
3/22/2022 • 44 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 97: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 3
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and last year's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* Are the days of monster scores over, how to react?
* NRL SuperCoach hot topics
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
3/22/2022 • 58 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 7: SC Playbook AFL podcast
In the seventh edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds, 2021 overall runner-up Steve Nikolovski and the SC Bandit chat all things SuperCoach ahead of Round 2.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Weekend wrap + injury/cheapie watch
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans
* Listener questions
3/22/2022 • 59 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 96: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 2
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Quantium CEO Adam Driussi are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* Key news from team list Tuesday
* Adam's player ownership stats
* NRL SuperCoach hot topics
* Trades and skipper plans
* Listener questions
3/15/2022 • 49 minutes, 22 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's Round 2 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Short-term trade strategy
- Trade talk
- Listener questions
3/15/2022 • 35 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 6: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 1
In the sixth edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds, 2021 overall runner-up Steve Nikolovski and the SC Bandit chat all things SuperCoach ahead of Round 1.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Practice match news + injury/cheapie watch
* Team reveals
* Punting plays
* Captains and vice-captains
* Listener questions
3/14/2022 • 51 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 95: SC Playbook NRL podcast
In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek, runner-up Walson Carlos, and last year's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* Hot topics out of team list Tuesday
* Team chats - Critiquing our Round 1 SuperCoach squads
* Punting plays
* Listener questions
3/8/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 50 seconds
Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru
Beers & Breakevens pits the Rugby League Guru and SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's episode, they discuss Team List Tuesday in-depth, the biggest day on the SuperCoach calendar and what it means for our teams.
3/8/2022 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 5: SC Playbook AFL podcast
In the fifth edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds, 2021 overall runner-up Steve Nikolovski and the SC Bandit chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Pre-season practice match reviews, injury/cheapie watch
* The Big Questions - What's puzzling your team?
* Punting play of the week
* Hottest takes of 2022
* Listener questions
3/7/2022 • 47 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 94: SC Playbook podcast
In the fifth episode of the NRL pre-season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and Quantium CEO Adam Driussi are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week's team special podcast, the crew discuss:
* Club analysis – Panthers, Broncos, Roosters, Dragons, Titans and Warriors
* Adam's team dilemmas
* Punting plays
3/2/2022 • 54 minutes, 53 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru
Beers & Breakevens pits the Rugby League Guru and SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's episode, they discuss:
- Trial recaps - SuperCoach talking points
- Fullbacks - Papy's fitness clouds number ones
- Halfbacks - Cleary questions, where to from here?
3/1/2022 • 33 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 4: SC Playbook AFL podcast
In the fourth edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds, 2021 overall runner-up Steve Nikolovski and the SC Bandit chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Pre-season practice match reviews
* Positional analysis - Forwards
* Punting play of the week
* Listener questions
3/1/2022 • 46 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 93: SC Playbook NRL podcast
In the fourth episode of the NRL pre-season, 2019 runner-up Walson Carlos, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, and last year's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* Week one trial review - SuperCoach talking points
* Club analysis – Sea Eagles, Eels, Tigers
* Listener questions
2/24/2022 • 59 minutes, 9 seconds
Beers & Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru
Introducing the latest NRL SuperCoach podcast to hit the airways, Beers & Breakevens pits the Rugby League Guru and SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's episode, they discuss:
- Tim's team - Locks and dilemmas
- To Turbo or not?
- Guru's Draft Day
- Strategy - Can players match their huge price tags?
2/22/2022 • 49 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 3: SC Playbook AFL podcast
In the third edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds, 2021 overall runner-up Steve Nikolovski and SC expert Dylan Bolch chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Pre-season storylines - Practice match focus
* Positional analysis - Rucks
* Punting play of the week
* Convince Me - Make a case
2/21/2022 • 46 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 2: SC Playbook AFL podcast
In the second edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds, 2021 overall runner-up Steve Nikolovski and Dylan Bolch (390th '21) chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Review: What did and didn't work for last year's runner-up?
* Positional analysis - Midfield
* Punting play of the week
* Fixture analysis - breaking down the 2022 draw
2/16/2022 • 44 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode 92: SC Playbook NRL podcast
In our third episode of the pre-season, Actuary Adam Driussi, Brien Seeney (NRL Physio) and 2020 SC runner-up Tim Williams are on deck to chat all things SuperCoach NRL.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* Data breakdown - Lessons to take from 2021
* Club analysis – Bulldogs and Sharks
* Injury watch - NRL Physio's expert insights
* Listener questions
2/15/2022 • 50 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 91: SC Playbook NRL podcast
In the second episode of the NRL pre-season, 2019 runner-up Walson Carlos, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, and last year's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* Squad approach - Rule changes, fresh tactics
* Club analysis – Rabbitohs, Cowboys, Raiders
* Topsport Punting Plays
* Listener questions
2/9/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 1: SC Playbook AFL podcast
In our inaugural SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds, 2021 overall runner-up Steve Nikolovski and Dylan Bolch (390th '21) chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* SuperCoach rule changes - Impact on the game
* SCPB - Who we are, what's in store for 2022
* Positional analysis - Defence
* Point of difference plays
* Punting play of the week
2/7/2022 • 46 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 90: SC Playbook NRL podcast
In our first episode of the NRL pre-season, 2019 runner-up Walson Carlos, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, and last year's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* What’s in store for SCPB in 2022?
* Trbojevic/Cleary debate - Pay up or spend elsewhere?
* Club analysis – Storm and Knights
* Fixture analysis
* POD/Anti-POD plays
* Topsport Punting Plays
2/3/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 17 seconds
Episode 89: SC Playbook podcast
In the season finale of our SuperCoach Big Bash podcast, 2019/20 champion Thommo Aitken (ranked 138th), Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden (ranked 1,510th) and Tim Williams (ranked 101st) cover Round 13, and drop their BBL11 awards.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* Round 13 - Trades and skippers
* Season recap - Lessons, best/worst trades, pivotal moments
* Awards - Winners for each major category
* Social questions
1/16/2022 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 88: SC Playbook podcast
In the latest edition of our SuperCoach Big Bash podcast, 2019/20 champion Thommo Aitken (ranked 197th), Michael Fisher (ranked 37th) and Tim Williams (ranked 230th) get stuck into all things SuperCoach, covering the upcoming Rounds 11 and 12.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* Revised draw - attacking the new SuperCoach schedule
* Teams on the double game analysis - Stars, Renegades, Strikers
* POD, anti-POD plays
* Differentiation - How to find an edge on rivals?
* Trades/skippers
1/10/2022 • 50 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 87: SC Playbook podcast
In the latest edition of our SuperCoach Big Bash podcast, 2019/20 champion Thommo Aitken, the high-flying SC Spy, Tim Williams, and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden get stuck into all things SuperCoach, covering the upcoming Round 9 and 10.
Please note that since recording the BBL and therefore SuperCoach draw has changed, with Round 9 now seeing the Heat now on the double game week, and the Scorchers on the single game week. Take this into consideration while listening.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* Mid-season strategy review
* Teams on the double game analysis - Strikers, Hurricanes, Thunder
* POD, anti-POD plays
* Trades/skippers
* Listener questions
1/4/2022 • 52 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 86: SC Playbook podcast
In the latest edition of our SuperCoach Big Bash podcast, Michael Fisher (ranked 14th overall), Tim Williams (ranked 775th), and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden (ranked 336th) get stuck into all things SuperCoach, covering the upcoming Round 7 and 8.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* Tactics - Assessing effective strategies in the season thus far
* Stars Round 8 double game week analysis
* Hurricanes - Who to hold and sell
* POD, anti-POD plays
* Trades/skippers
* Listener questions
12/28/2021 • 56 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 85: SC Playbook podcast
In the latest edition of our SuperCoach Big Bash podcast, 2019/20 champion Thommo Aitken (ranked 1,464th), Tim Williams (ranked 393rd), and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden (ranked 191st) get stuck into all things SuperCoach, covering the upcoming Round 5 and 6.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* How to attack the single game week
* Hurricanes/Heat Round 6 double game week analysis
* Josh Philippe - Hold or cash in?
* POD, anti-POD plays
* Topsport offer!
* Trades/skippers
* Listener questions
12/21/2021 • 1 hour, 22 seconds
Episode 84: SC Playbook podcast
In the latest edition of our SuperCoach Big Bash podcast, 2019/20 champion Thommo Aitken, Tim Williams, the SC Spy (ranked 273rd) and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden (ranked 195th) get stuck into all things SuperCoach, covering the upcoming Round 4.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* Guns analysis - who you need going forward
* Scorchers double game week analysis
* POD, anti-POD plays
* Trades/skippers
* Listener questions
12/15/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 44 seconds
Episode 83: SC Playbook podcast
In the latest edition of our SuperCoach Big Bash podcast, experts Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden get stuck into all things SuperCoach, covering upcoming Rounds 2 and 3.
In this week's podcast, the crew discuss:
* Players to emerge out of the opening round
* Strikers/Stars double game week analysis
* POD, anti-POD plays
* Trades/skippers
* Listener questions
12/8/2021 • 58 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 82: SC Playbook podcast
In the final edition of our Big Bash pre-season podcast, SuperCoach experts Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden get stuck into all things SuperCoach.
In the final episode of the pre-season, the crew discuss:
* How many double game week players to start with?
* Who are the must-haves?
* Assessing credentials of the top owned players
* Team talk - breaking down our SC squad announcements
* Listener questions
11/30/2021 • 52 minutes, 9 seconds
Episode 81: SC Playbook podcast
In the third of our Big Bash pre-season podcasts, BBL09 champion Thommo Aitken, SuperCoach expert Tim Williams and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden get stuck into all things SuperCoach.
In the third episode of the new season, the crew discuss:
* Squad breakdowns: Stars, Renegades, Scorchers
* Bargain buys: Cheapies to target
* Predictions: Winner, top run-scorer, wicket-taker
* Listener questions
11/24/2021 • 49 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 80: SC Playbook podcast
In the second of our Big Bash pre-season podcasts, SC BBL09 champion Thommo Aitken, SuperCoach expert Tim Williams and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden get stuck into all things SuperCoach.
In the second episode of the new season, the crew discuss:
* Squad breakdowns: Heat, Strikers, Hurricanes
* International analysis: Key series impacting availability
* POD/anti-POD plays
* Listener questions
11/17/2021 • 48 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 79: SC Playbook podcast, BBL pre-season
In the first of our Big Bash pre-season podcasts, Tim Williams, the SC Spy and newest SC Playbook contributor Max Bryden get stuck into all things SuperCoach.
In the first episode of the new season, the crew discuss:
* Squad breakdowns: Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder
* Fixture analysis: Managing the double game weeks and byes
* Roster watch: Teams with spots to fill
* POD/anti-POD plays
11/4/2021 • 46 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode 78: SC Playbook podcast, season recap
In episode 78 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek (1,269th overall), 2020 runner-up Tim Williams (433rd overall) and the SC Spy (95th overall) review the NRL SuperCoach season.
In the season's final episode, the crew discuss:
* Season review - What went right and wrong?
* How did SuperCoach change this year?
* What lessons were learnt from the 2021 SuperCoach season?
* SuperCoach awards - Team of the Year
9/9/2021 • 56 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 77: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 77 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams (ranked 640th), the high-flying SC Spy (ranked 147th) and stat man Adam Driussi (ranked 2,698th) assess NRL SuperCoach Round 25.
In this week’s episode, the crew discuss:
* SuperCoach team news
* Stats - How many players will SC squads field this week?
* Hail Mary skipper options
* DCE v Cleary
* Punting plays
* Our trades and captains
* Listener questions
8/31/2021 • 49 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode 76: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 76 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek (ranked 1,342nd), 2020 runner-up Tim Williams (ranked 496th) and the high-flying SC Spy (ranked 129th) assess NRL SuperCoach Round 24.
In this week’s episode, the crew discuss:
* SuperCoach team news
* Restings - Who may sit out next round?
* Nathan Cleary - Trade in at what expense?
* Fullbacks - Hold or sell Gutho/Ponga?
* Sit v starts
* What score is needed for VC loophole with Trbojevic facing the Bulldogs?
* Punting plays
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
8/24/2021 • 53 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 75: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 75 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and Socceroos goalkeeper and SuperCoach fanatic Maty Ryan assess NRL SuperCoach Round 23.
In this week’s episode, the crew discuss:
* SuperCoach team news
* Should we get more trades in 2022?
* Hot topics – All the big issues facing SuperCoaches ahead of Round 23
* Punting plays
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
8/17/2021 • 51 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 74: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 74 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek (ranked 1,459th), 2020 runner-up Tim Williams (ranked 942nd) and stat man Adam Driussi (ranked 1,747th) assess NRL SuperCoach Round 22.
In this week’s episode, the crew discuss:
* SuperCoach team news
* Squad numbers - Adam's stats tell us how many players on average teams will field this week
* Hot topics – All the big issues facing SuperCoaches ahead of Round 22
* POD and Anti-POD plays
* Punting plays
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
8/10/2021 • 1 hour, 10 seconds
Episode 73: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 73 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams (ranked 967th), the SC Spy (ranked 256th) and Nick Moon assess NRL SuperCoach Round 21.
In this week’s episode, the crew discuss:
* SuperCoach team news
* Captaincy choices - Turbo v Storm throws decision wide open
* Hot topics – All the big issues facing SuperCoaches ahead of Round 21
* POD and Anti-POD plays
* Punting plays
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
8/3/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 72: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 72 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek (ranked 1,358th), 2020 runner-up Tim Williams (ranked 1,327th) and the SC Spy (ranked 543rd) are joined by special guest Brien Seeney, 'the NRL Physio', to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 20.
In this week’s episode, the crew discuss:
* SuperCoach team news
* Injury analysis - NRL Physio's verdict on expected return of absent players (Johnston, Fonua-Blake, To'o etc), including a major word of warning on Nathan Cleary
* Hot topics – All the big issues facing SuperCoaches ahead of Round 20
* POD and Anti-POD plays
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
7/27/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode 71: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 71 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek (ranked 1,478th), 2020 runner-up Tim Williams (ranked 1,165th) and the SC Spy (ranked 506th) are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 19.
In this week’s episode, the crew discuss:
* SuperCoach team news
* Fixture analysis - Teams to target/avoid for the run home
* Hot topics – All the big issues facing SuperCoaches ahead of Round 19
* POD and Anti-POD plays
* Punting plays
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
7/20/2021 • 58 minutes, 9 seconds
Episode 70: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 70 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek, runner-up Walson Carlos, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the SC Spy are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 18.
In this week’s episode, the crew discuss:
* SuperCoach team news
* Fullbacks - Who partners Tom Trbojevic on the run home?
* Hot topics – All the big issues facing SuperCoaches ahead of Round 18
* POD and Anti-POD plays
* Punting plays
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
7/14/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 7 seconds
Episode 69: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 69 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams (ranked 1,158th), the SC Spy (ranked 320th) and our stat man Adam Driussi (ranked 1,309th) are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 17 - presented by Brett Oaten Solicitors.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* SuperCoach team news
* Stat analysis - true player ownership + how many players SuperCoaches have this week
* Hot topics - All the big issues facing SuperCoaches ahead of Round 17
* POD and Anti-POD plays
* Punting plays
* SuperCoach Keeper League format
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
7/6/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 68: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 68 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the SC Spy (ranked 298th) are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 16.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* SuperCoach team news
* Super Trade Round - How to utilise the five trades
* Hot topics - All the big issues facing SuperCoaches ahead of Round 16
* POD and Anti-POD plays
* Punting plays
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
6/29/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 67: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 67 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the SC Spy (ranked 266th) are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 15.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* SuperCoach team news
* Centre/wing focus - top options for run home
* Hot topics - All the big issues facing SuperCoaches ahead of Round 15
* POD and Anti-POD plays
* Punting plays
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
6/15/2021 • 59 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 66: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 66 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek and 2020 runner-up Tim Williams are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 14.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* SuperCoach team news
* How to approach the crucial Round 14-17 period
* Hot topics - All the big issues facing SuperCoaches ahead of Round 14
* POD and Anti-POD plays
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
6/8/2021 • 52 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 65: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 65 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the high-flying SC Spy and Nick Moon are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 13.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Origin planning - Available players on deck, trade numbers going forward
* Hold or sell? - The SuperCoach relevant Origin players to consider selling
* POD and Anti-POD plays
* Punting plays (including leaderboard)
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
6/1/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 64: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 64 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the high-flying SC Spy are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 12.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Origin contention - SuperCoach stars on brink of selection
* Hot topics - All the big issues facing SuperCoaches ahead of Round 12
* POD and Anti-POD plays
* Punting plays (including leaderboard)
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
5/25/2021 • 57 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 63: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 63 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and stat man Adam Driussi are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 11.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Bye-planning - Numbers/trades required for key rounds
* Hot topics - All the big issues facing SuperCoaches ahead of Round 11
* POD and Anti-POD plays
* Punting plays (including leaderboard)
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
5/18/2021 • 59 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 62: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 62 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the high-flying SC Spy and special guest Socceroos/Arsenal star and keen SuperCoacher Maty Ryan are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 10.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Squad depth - how vital will it be in the back end of the season with more fatigue in the game?
* Hot topics - All the big issues facing SuperCoaches ahead of Round 10
* POD and Anti-POD plays
* Punting plays (including leaderboard)
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
5/11/2021 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 61: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 61 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and statistics specialist Adam Driussi are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 9.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* True player ownership - following on from Adam's weekly article
* Hot topics - All the big issues facing SuperCoaches ahead of Round 9
* POD and Anti-POD plays
* Punting plays (including leaderboard)
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
5/4/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 60: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 60 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the high-flying SC Spy (ranked 267th overall) and Nick Moon are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 8.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Fullback dilemma - Who to buy and sell?
* Punting plays (including leaderboard)
* Hot topics - All the big issues facing SuperCoaches ahead of Round 8
* Bold predictions
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
4/27/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 59: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 59 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the high flying SC Spy are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 7.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Bye/Origin period planning
* Punting plays (including leaderboard)
* Hot topics - All the big issues facing SuperCoaches ahead of Round 7
* Bold predictions
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
4/20/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 58: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 58 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek, runner-up Walson Carlos, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the high flying SC Spy are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 6.
The crew shake up the podcast format this week, away from the regular team-by-team analysis. They discuss:
* Long v short term SuperCoach strategy
* Punting plays (including leaderboard)
* Hot topics - All the big issues facing SuperCoaches ahead of Round 6
* Bold predictions
* Our trades and skippers
* Listener questions
Give us feedback in the comment section below, let us know if you like the old game-by-game format or prefer the new approach.
4/13/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 57: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 57 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek, runner-up Walson Carlos and 2020 runner-up Tim Williams are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 5.
They provide a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday and reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for the upcoming round, as well as throwing in their bold predictions and punting plays for the week.
4/6/2021 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 56: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 56 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 runner-up Walson Carlos, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the SC Spy are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 4.
They begin with a discussion around the necessity of recruiting key Manly cheapie Josh Schuster, despite many sides already boasting stacked 5/8 positions.
They then provide a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday and reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for the upcoming round, as well as throwing in their bold predictions and punting plays for the week.
3/30/2021 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 55: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 55 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the SC Spy are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 3.
With the first price changes of the season set to occur, the crew discuss whether it's more important to target points or cash generation with this week's trades.
They then provide a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday and reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for the upcoming round, as well as throwing in their bold predictions for the week.
3/23/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 54: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 54 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 champion Dez Creek, runner-up Walson Carlos and 2020 runner-up Tim Williams are on deck to assess NRL SuperCoach Round 2.
The crew take a look through the best cheapie options to consider after getting our first look at their minutes and output.
They then provide a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday and reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for the upcoming round, as well as throwing in their bold predictions for the week.
3/16/2021 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 53: SC Playbook podcast
It's the biggest NRL SuperCoach day of the year, with team list Tuesday providing answers to all our questions throughout the pre-season.
On deck to dissect every single squad is 2019 champion Dez Creek, runner-up Walson Carlos, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the SC Spy.
The crew go through each side in detail, assessing the major changes at each club that'll impact our Round 1 SuperCoach selections, before answering your questions from social media during the week.
3/9/2021 • 1 hour, 39 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 52: SC Playbook podcast
In the fifth edition of the SC Playbook NRL pre-season podcast, 2019 SuperCoach runner up Walson Carlos, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the SC Spy are on deck.
The crew start off with a recap of the full card of NRL pre-season trials played over the weekend, looking at the key factors set to impact your Round 1 SuperCoach side.
They then finish off our final team previews for the pre-season, starting off with in-depth breakdowns of the Broncos, Tigers, Sea Eagles and Dragons.
They then jump into questions dropped on social media during the week.
3/2/2021 • 56 minutes, 17 seconds
Episode 51: SC Playbook podcast
In the fourth edition of the SC Playbook NRL pre-season podcast, 2019 SuperCoach champion Dez Creek, runner-up Walson Carlos and 2020 runner-up Tim Williams are on deck.
The crew start off with an all-important chat about the best cheapie options to target for Round 1, with the pros and cons of the key players.
They then continue with our team previews, starting off with in-depth breakdowns of the Storm, Warriors and Bulldogs (not so in-depth), before taking a look at how Tommy Trbojevic's latest hamstring injury has impacted the fullback position.
Unfortunately we had a few tech issues late in the podcast, so we were forced to cut the questions segment for the week.
We'll do our best to answer extra questions in next week's podcast.
2/26/2021 • 59 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 50: SC Playbook podcast
In the third edition of the SC Playbook NRL pre-season podcast, 2020 NRL SuperCoach runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Fish are on deck.
The crew start off with a chat about the need to target cash generation v points accumulation in the early stages of the season.
They then continue with our team previews, starting off with in-depth breakdowns of the Knights, Titans and Sharks, before answering a host of questions from the SuperCoach faithful, and throwing in a few super PODs they're eyeing to begin the year.
2/17/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 49: SC Playbook podcast
In the second edition of the SC Playbook NRL pre-season podcast, 2019 SuperCoach champion Dez Creek, the SC Spy and 2020 runner-up Tim Williams are on deck.
The crew start off with a fixture analysis for the upcoming season, identifying the teams with strong and weak draws to begin the year based on SuperCoach points against in 2020.
They then continue with our team previews, starting off with in-depth breakdowns of the Roosters, Eels and Cowboys, before answering a host of questions from the SuperCoach faithful.
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2/10/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 48: SC Playbook podcast
The SC Playbook NRL pre-season podcast is back, with 2019 NRL SuperCoach champion Dez Creek, runner-up Walson Carlos and 2020 runner-up Tim Williams on deck.
The crew start off with the lessons they learned from a chaotic SuperCoach season in 2020.
They then kick off our team previews, starting off with in-depth breakdowns of the Panthers, Raiders and Rabbitohs, before dropping their first anti-POD plays for Round 1.
2/3/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 47: SC Playbook podcast
In this week's edition of the SuperCoach Big Bash podcast, Tim Williams and Michael Fisher are on deck to recap how their sides are travelling.
With the regular season finished, the fellas preview the SuperCoach finals to be played over four rounds.
They explain how the game works across the final rounds and talk about the key match ups to target.
They analyse every remaining club, identifying the must-haves, anti-PODs and PODs at all five teams, before dropping their bold predictions for the week.
They then reveal their captaincy plans heading into the upcoming round.
1/28/2021 • 49 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 46: SC Playbook podcast
In this week's extended edition of the SuperCoach Big Bash podcast, 2019/20 champion Thommo Aitken, the SC Spy and Tim Williams are on deck to recap how their sides are travelling.
With the double game weeks done and dusted, and no more byes on the radar, the fellas preview the final three rounds of the regular season from Round 11-13.
They analyse every club, identifying the players they're targeting for the all-important run home, along with the popular players they're avoiding, before dropping their bold predictions for the week.
They then reveal their trades and captaincy plans heading into the upcoming round.
1/18/2021 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 45: SC Playbook podcast
In this week's SuperCoach Big Bash podcast 2019/20 champion and 145th ranked Thommo Aitken, Fish and Tim Williams are on deck to recap how their sides are travelling.
With another quick turnaround, the fellas preview the upcoming Rounds 9 and 10!
They analyse the key players from the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars who have the double game in Round 10, the players who have caught their eye from outside these teams, before dropping their bold predictions for the week.
They then reveal their trades and captaincy plans heading into the upcoming round.
1/9/2021 • 56 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 44: SC Playbook podcast
In this week's SuperCoach Big Bash podcast, the SC Spy, Fish and Tim Williams are on deck to recap how their sides are travelling.
With another quick turnaround in rounds, the fellas preview the upcoming Rounds 7 and 8!
They analyse the key players from the Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat who have the double game round in Round 8, the players who have caught their eye from outside these teams, before dropping their bold predictions for the week.
They then reveal their trades and captaincy plans heading into the upcoming round.
1/3/2021 • 44 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 43: SC Playbook podcast
In this week's SuperCoach Big Bash podcast, last year's overall winner Thommo Aitken, the SC Spy and Tim Williams are on deck to recap how their sides are travelling after the opening five rounds.
They then analyse the key players from the Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Sixers who have the double game round, before dropping their bold predictions for the week.
They then reveal their trades and captaincy plans heading into Round 6.
12/31/2020 • 49 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 42: SC Playbook podcast
In this week's SuperCoach Big Bash podcast, last year's overall winner Thommo Aitken, debutant Michael Fisher and Tim Williams are on deck.
The lads recap the stars and flops from the opening rounds, while updating how their own sides performed early on in the season.
With Christmas arriving, and no double game weeks or byes for two rounds, they've discussed everything for Round 4 and 5.
They chat about the players they're eyeing off and avoiding from every squad in the Big Bash.
They then reveal their trades and captaincy plans heading into Round 4 and 5, as well as providing their bold predictions for the upcoming action.
12/23/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 41: SC Playbook podcast
In this week's SuperCoach Big Bash podcast, last year's overall winner Thommo Aitken and Tim Williams are on deck.
The lads recap the stars and flops from the opening two rounds, while updating how their own sides performed early on in the season.
They look at how the new Big Bash rules are impacting SuperCoach scoring, analyse the Adelaide Strikers who have the double game week in Round 3, then provide their bold predictions for the upcoming action.
They then reveal their trades and captaincy plans heading into Round 3.
12/16/2020 • 44 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 40: SC Playbook podcast
In this week's SuperCoach Big Bash podcast, last year's overall winner Thommo Aitken, the SC Spy and Tim Williams are on deck.
The crew explain the auto-emergency rules and rolling lockout, then discuss the tough decisions they're weighing up for their Round 1 teams.
They then finish our team previews, analysing the Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers, including the key players, international availability and likely starting sides.
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12/8/2020 • 50 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 39: SC Playbook podcast
In this week's SuperCoach Big Bash podcast, last year's overall winner and SC Playbook contributor Thommo Aitken joins the SC Spy and Tim Williams.
The crew discuss the point of difference players they're eyeing off, big name options they're putting a line through and how to utilise the all-important vice-captain loophole (including the main man to help implement it).
Our team previews continue, with analysis on the Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat squads, including the key players, international availability and likely starting sides.
12/3/2020 • 45 minutes, 9 seconds
Episode 38: SC Playbook podcast
In this week's SuperCoach Big Bash podcast, last year's overall winner and SC Playbook contributor Thommo Aitken joins the SC Spy and Tim Williams.
The crew discuss the point of difference players they're eyeing off, big name options they're putting a line through and how to utilise the all-important vice-captain loophole (including the main man to help implement it).
Our team previews continue, with analysis on the Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat squads, including the key players, international availability and likely starting sides.
11/26/2020 • 39 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 37: SC Playbook podcast
Kicking off the first of our SuperCoach Big Bash podcasts for the season, last year's overall winner and SC Playbook contributor Thommo Aitken joins the SC Spy and Tim Williams.
Thommo discusses his triumph in last year's SuperCoach season, sharing his tips and advice for taking the title.
In the first of our team previews, the crew analyse the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder squads, including the key players, international availability and likely starting sides.
11/17/2020 • 52 minutes
Episode 36: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 36 of the SC Playbook podcast, the now dethroned 2019 SuperCoach champion Dez Creek, the SC Spy and Tim Williams recap the year that was - presented by Brett Oaten Solicitors.
The crew chat about the manic final round that saw Tim crowned runner-up in the SuperCoach overall race, including all the highs and lows of the weekend.
They present their awards for the season including: captain, cheapie, mid-ranger, flop and surprise packet.
Many thanks to our subscribers, readers, listeners and entire SuperCoach community for their support throughout the first year for SC Playbook!
9/30/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 35: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 35 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 SuperCoach runner-up Walson Carlos, the SC Spy and Tim Williams recap the previous week's action and look ahead to Round 20 - presented by Brett Oaten Solicitors.
It's grand final week, and in typical 2020 fashion, team lists are absolutely decimated by injuries and rests.
The crew provide a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday and reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for the upcoming round.
They then thrown in their bold predictions for the week.
9/22/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 34: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 34 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 SuperCoach champion Dez Creek, runner-up Walson Carlos and Tim Williams recap the previous week's action and look ahead to Round 19 - presented by Brett Oaten Solicitors.
It was one of the craziest day of team lists we've witnessed in a long time, with highly popular SuperCoach players rested, suspended and injured across the competition.
The crew provide a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday and reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for the upcoming round.
They then thrown in their bold predictions for the week.
9/15/2020 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 33: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 33 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 SuperCoach champion Dez Creek, the SC Spy and Tim Williams recap the previous week's action and look ahead to Round 18 - presented by Brett Oaten Solicitors.
They kick things off with the hot topic of whether to hold or sell the rested Kalyn Ponga.
The crew provide a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday and reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for the upcoming round.
They then thrown in their bold predictions for the week.
9/8/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 32: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 32 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 SuperCoach runner-up Walson Carlos, Quantium CEO and statistics genius Adam Driussi and Tim Williams recap the previous week's action and look ahead to Round 17.
The crew provide a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday and reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for the upcoming round.
They then thrown in their bold predictions for the week.
9/1/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 31: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 31 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 winner Dez Creek, the SC Spy and Tim Williams recap the previous week's action and look ahead to Round 16.
The crew provide a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday and reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for the upcoming round.
They then thrown in their bold predictions for the week.
8/25/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode 30: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 30 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 runner-up Walson Carlos, the SC Spy and Tim Williams recap the previous week's action and look ahead to Round 15.
They discuss Anti-PODs for the run home, with Payne Haas' two week suspension leaving SuperCoaches with a tough decision to make.
The crew provide a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday and reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for the upcoming round.
They then thrown in their bold predictions for the week.
8/18/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 29: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 29 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek, stat wizard Adam Driussi and Tim Williams recap the previous week’s action and look ahead to Round 14.
The crew chat about Adam’s weekly SC Playbook column based around the true ownership of SuperCoach players among the top 20,000 ranked teams, including this week’s key numbers.
The crew provide a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday and reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for the upcoming round.
They then thrown in their bold predictions for the week.
8/12/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 28: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 28 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek, the SC Spy and Tim Williams recap the previous week's action and look ahead to Round 13.
It was one of the most brutal editions of Team List Tuesday we've seen all year, headlined by the omission of Harry Grant to coincide with Cam Smith's injury.
The trio do their best to help you through what looks like a savage round of SuperCoach.
The crew provide a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday and reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for the upcoming round.
They also discuss the teams to benefit from easy and hard draws come the final four rounds of the season, also known as head-to-head finals!
They then thrown in their bold predictions for the week.
8/4/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 27: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 27 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek, the SC Spy and Tim Williams recap the previous week's action and look ahead to Round 12.
They begin with the hooking debate which has again been reignited. Trade Harry Grant to Damien Cook/Cam Smith, or is it too sidewise?
They then rank the premium options in the 2RF position which is becoming weaker by the round.
The crew provide a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday and reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for upcoming round.
They've also thrown in their bold predictions for the week.
7/28/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 9 seconds
Episode 26: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 26 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek, runner-up Walson Carlos and Tim Williams recap the previous week's action and look ahead to Round 11.
They start with the debate surrounding the all important hooking position. Damien Cook and Cam Smith went huge in Round 10, while Api Koroisau hasn't been named for the Panthers.
The crew provide a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday and reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for upcoming round.
7/21/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 25: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 25 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek, the SC Spy and Tim Williams recap the previous week's action and look ahead to Round 10.
The crew provide a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday and reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for upcoming round.
7/14/2020 • 53 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 24: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 24 of the SC Playbook podcast, 2019 SuperCoach runner-up Walson Carlos, the SC Spy and Tim Williams recap the previous week's action and look ahead to Round 9.
The crew start with the fullback debate which has again reared its head with the sudden demise of Kalyn Ponga and rapid rise of Clint Gutherson.
They then provide a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday and reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for upcoming round.
7/7/2020 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 23: SC Playbook podcast
Just when you thought the injury situation couldn't deepen, Round 7 arrived.
The SC Spy and Tim Williams sort through the chaos to help you stabilise your (likely) depleted squad.
The pair recap the weekend's action and preview SuperCoach Round 8, including a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday.
They then reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for upcoming round.
7/1/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 3 seconds
Episode 22: SC Playbook podcast
Injuries have struck, leaving SuperCoaches in turmoil as they look to salvage their sides following a savage weekend of NRL action.
The audio attached is definitely episode 22, ignore the blip in the intro!
2019 SuperCoach champion Dez Creek and runner-up Walson Carlos join Tim Williams to dig through the replacement options for the injured stars.
The trio recap the weekend's action and preview SuperCoach Round 7, including a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday.
They then reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for upcoming round.
6/23/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 21: SC Playbook podcast
Three superstar fullbacks, two positions to fit them in.
The question of James Tedesco v Kalyn Ponga v Tom Trbojevic is plaguing every SuperCoach this week, so who do you pick?
The SC Spy has a solution to fit all three in as he joins the SC Playbook podcast alongside 2019 runner-up Walson Carlos and Tim Williams.
The trio recap the weekend's action and preview SuperCoach Round 6, including a game-by-game analysis of every squad announced on Tuesday.
They then reveal their trade tactics and captaincy choices for upcoming round.
6/16/2020 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 20: SC Playbook podcast
Between Bradman Best, Harry Grant, and the freak fullbacks available, trade priorities are tough to narrow down this week.
Tim Williams is joined by 2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek and the SC Spy to dissect the squads from Round 5.
They also give their thoughts on the fullback debacle involving Kalyn Ponga, Tom Trbojevic, James Tedesco and Ryan Papenhuyzen.
They analyse each game of the round and share their trade tips and advice, including captaincy choices for the weekend.
6/9/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 19: SC Playbook podcast
The altered NRL rules have made for a new-look SuperCoach, with the game now requiring a fresh approach.
Tim Williams is joined by 2019 SuperCoach winner Dez Creek and runner-up Walson Carlos to dissect the squads from Round 4.
They analyse each game of the round and share their trade tips and advice, including captaincy choices for the weekend.
6/2/2020 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 18: SC Playbook podcast
The footy is back, SuperCoach is back and we have our first set of team lists in months.
Tim Williams is joined by the SC Spy and 2019 runner-up Walson Carlos to dissect a host of new-look team lists ahead of Round 3.
They analyse each game of the round and share their trade tips and advice, including captaincy choices for the weekend.
5/26/2020 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 17: SC Playbook podcast
In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, Tim Williams is joined by 2019 winner Dez Creek and runner-up Walson Carlos.
The crew discuss their altered strategies with the new-look season and analyse the winners and losers from the fresh draw.
They then nominate their must-have buys, best POD options and overhyped players who might flop on return.
5/19/2020 • 53 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 16: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 16 of the SC Playbook podcast, Tim Williams and the SC Spy discuss the modified SuperCoach season ahead of the highly anticipated return.
They chat about the revised tactics to utilise with no byes and a plethora of trades available.
They also discuss the SuperCoach credentials of four clubs, including the Broncos, Rabbitohs, Panthers, and Sharks.
5/13/2020 • 47 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 15: SC Playbook podcast, champion's special, part two
In part two of the champion's special edition podcast, last year's NRL SuperCoach winner Dez Creek and runner-up Walson Carlos join host Tim Williams to reflect and analyse on their triumphant season.
The guys discuss the key tactics and trade strategies that took them to the top end of the ladder.
They also chat about the ridiculous circumstances that saw them link up early in the year, leading to an end of season contract.
It's a must listen for everyone chasing success with the 2020 season set to resume on May 28.
5/6/2020 • 40 minutes, 8 seconds
Episode 14: SC Playbook podcast, champion's special, part one
It's an invaluable edition of the SC Playbook podcast, with last year's champion Dez Creek and runner-up Walson Carlos joining host Tim Williams to reflect and analyse on their triumphant season.
In part one of two, the guys discuss everything from trade strategy, to bye management and captaincy tactics.
They review their most prolific title chasing moves, and the ones that almost cost them everything.
They also discuss the incredible circumstances that came about that saw them aid each other's journey throughout the year.
It's a must listen for everyone chasing success with the 2020 season set to resume on May 28.
4/30/2020 • 54 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 13: SC Playbook podcast
In episode 13 of the SC Playbook podcast, Tim Williams and the SC Spy chat about the return of the competition on May 28.
They discuss the likely SuperCoach make up and tactics surrounding the competition's return, while also running an eye over a few surprising recent injury updates to key players.
They also discuss the SuperCoach credentials of four clubs, including the Roosters, Tigers, Cowboys and Bulldogs.
4/22/2020 • 47 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 12: SC Playbook podcast ft Adam Elliott
In episode 12 of the SC Playbook podcast, the crew discuss the current and future landscape of SuperCoach.
Canterbury Bulldogs lock Adam Elliott joins the show, chatting about his history as a gun cricketer, the club's Mad Monday incident, bushfires in his beloved home town of Tathra and clashing with England star John Bateman as a schoolboy.
We also discuss the SuperCoach credentials of four clubs, including the Storm, Raiders, Titans and Dragons.
4/8/2020 • 55 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 11: SC Playbook podcast ft Jarrod Croker
In episode 11 of the SC Playbook podcast, the crew discuss the current and future landscape of SuperCoach.
Canberra captain Jarrod Croker chats about the challenges ahead for the NRL and RLPA, and gives us an idea about how he and the club will prepare for an unknown future.
We also discuss the SuperCoach credentials of four clubs, starting with the Eels, Knights, Sea Eagles and Warriors.
Walson names his top squad to aim for on return to play with a shortened season expected.
4/2/2020 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 10: SC Playbook podcast
In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, Tim Williams is joined by 2019 SuperCoach champion Dez Creek and the SC Spy.
The crew discuss the SuperCoach implications of the delayed NRL season, and recap Round 2.
3/26/2020 • 46 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode nine: SC Playbook podcast
In episode nine of the SC Playbook podcast, former Daily Telegraph SuperCoach writer Tim Williams is joined by 2019 classic overall winner Dez Creek and the SC Spy.
The crew discuss the major changes from the Round 2 team announcements, and assess the opening week of NRL SuperCoach action.
Dez shares his trade management strategy that helped him claim the overall crown last season.
They then share the trades they're eyeing off this week, before answering questions sent in from SuperCoaches on social media.
3/17/2020 • 48 minutes, 8 seconds
Episode eight: SC Playbook podcast
In episode eight of the SC Playbook podcast, former Daily Telegraph SuperCoach writer Tim Williams is joined by 2019 classic overall runner-up Walson Carlos.
After the gruelling off-season wait, NRL SuperCoach fans have finally arrived at the all-important team list Tuesday.
The pair discuss every key in and out of every squad ahead of Round 1, providing their insights into how each selection will impact the SuperCoach scene.
3/10/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode seven: SC Playbook pre-season podcast
In episode seven of the SC Playbook pre-season podcast, former Daily Telegraph SuperCoach writer Tim Williams is joined by the SC Spy and 2019 champion Dez Creek.
In this week's show, the crew discuss the SuperCoach takes from the eight NRL trial fixtures.
They then chat about the difficulty of team management with so few cheapies on offer that's plaguing squads ahead of Round 1.
With mid-rangers seemingly the hype of 2020, they pick the five that are on their radar in a bid to gain an edge on rivals.
3/3/2020 • 49 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode six: SC Playbook pre-season podcast
In episode six of the SC Playbook pre-season podcast, former Daily Telegraph Supercoach writer Tim Williams is joined by the SC Spy and 2019 runner-up Walson Carlos.
The crew dissect the SuperCoach implications to come out of the entire weekend of NRL trial action, including the World Club Challenge, All Stars clash and club games.
They delve into the SuperCoach ramifications of the week's NRL news, including the ACL injury to Matt Lodge and how it'll impact the Broncos forward rotation.
They also discuss the vital front-row forward position, analysing every key player in the position in 2020.
2/25/2020 • 58 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode five: SC Playbook pre-season podcast
In episode five of the SC Playbook pre-season podcast, former Daily Telegraph SuperCoach writer Tim Williams is joined by 2019 SuperCoach classic overall champion Dez Creek and runner-up Walson Carlos.
The crew get stuck into the SuperCoach ramifications of the week’s NRL news, including injuries to key players that could turn Round 1 teams on their head.
They then discuss their takes from the Perth Nines and evaluate every key player in the absolutely stacked second-row position.
After last year’s domination, Dez and Walson reveal their approach to bye planning from the start of the season.
2/18/2020 • 52 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode four: SC Playbook pre-season podcast
In episode four of the SC Playbook pre-season podcast, former Daily Telegraph SuperCoach writer Tim Williams is joined by the SC Spy and 2019 SuperCoach classic overall champion Dez Creek who makes his first appearance for the year.
Dez gives us an insight into what's required to win the overall prize, including his unique strategy, in particular the need to focus on points rather than cash generation when making a trade.
The crew then take and in-depth look at every five-eighth contender for Round 1.
2/11/2020 • 39 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode three: SC Playbook pre-season pod
Former Daily Telegraph SuperCoach writer Tim Williams is joined by 2019 overall runner-up Walson Carlos and the SC Spy for the third episode of the SC Playbook podcast.
The crew assess all the SuperCoach ramifications of the week's NRL news, including the injury to star Raiders back-rower John Bateman.
They then discuss the varying importance of weighing in on a player's upcoming fixtures, followed by an in-depth look at every key option in the centre/wing position in 2020.
2/6/2020 • 47 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode two: SC Playbook pre-season podcast
Former Daily Telegraph SuperCoach writer Tim Williams is joined by the SC Spy for the second episode of the SC Playbook podcast.
The guys discuss all the recent news within the game that's set to have SuperCoach ramifications, starting with the delayed return of Knights young gun Phoenix Crossland.
They also go in-depth on the vital halfback and hooking positions, assessing every key player in 2020.
1/30/2020 • 39 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode one: SC Playbook pre-season
Introducing the first episode of the SC Playbook podcast.
In the opening episode, founder and former Daily Telegraph SuperCoach expert Tim Williams sits down with the SC Spy to discuss the inspiration for the SC Playbook website and what it has to offer in 2020, including the host of high-profile contributors on board.
The guys then discuss all things NRL SuperCoach pre-season, including the fullback dilemma, first players picked, and potential Round 1 PODs.
You can also find us on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sc-playbook/id1496277296