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S4 Ep 14SC ballrs Round 5 – Too Early Bye Planning and Round 5 preview

Owners of Tommy Turbo have scraped themselves off the canvas after a nightmare watching him hobble around Brookie on Sunday, but there’s always next week in SuperCoach and the SC ballrs are back to guide you through it. This week Matt (1903rd) and the charging Tubes (21,184th - up 15k spots in Round 4!) are joined again by clubhouse leader CMac (139th) to go through the positional analysis and emerging players, and we have an early look at when to start thinking about the major bye round in Round 12, 15 and 18.Make sure you get involved in the SC ballrs community, first by joining our unlimited league with league code 730444. The next step is to follow us on our social media channels for plenty more content so you can join the conversation and pose questions to our experts. Then go to http://ballr.promo to get on our mailing list, because there’s some exciting tools coming to help you up your SuperCoach game.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scballrsX: https://x.com/SCballrsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scballrs/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scballrsDon't forget to also tune in to this week's Q&A podcast on Thursday and our quick-fire Sunday wrap-up podcast, the Sunday Snap with Jono and Tubes. You beauty!Chapters(00:00:00) Introduction and Team Updates(00:09:20) Ballr Blueprint: When to start planning for major Byes (R12, 15, 18)(00:17:07) Hooker: Ryley Smith, cash cow hold/sell(00:20:54) FRF: Naufahu Whyte, Addin Fonua-Blake(00:23:44) 2RF: Siua Wong, Thomas Cant, Dylan Egan, Jacob Preston(00:33:03) HFB: Nathan Cleary a must? Nicho Hynes, Jamie Humphreys(00:39:35) 5/8: Jayden Campbell, Lachlan Galvin & when is Dylan Brown viable?(00:47:30) CTW: Tom Jenkins & who to sell for him | Too late for Gehamat Shibasaki?(00:57:22) FB: Best Tom Trbojevic replacement – Ryan Papenhuyzen, Reece Walsh, not Kalyn Ponga?(01:04:12) Captains: Nathan Cleary, VC loop strategy & alternatives(01:08:31) PODs of the Week

Apr 1, 20251h 11m

S4 Ep 13Sunday Snap - NRL Supercoach Round Four

SummaryIn this episode of the Sunday Snap, hosts Jono and Tubes discuss their weekly scores in the NRL Super Coach, focusing on player performances, rage trades, and game reviews. They analyze key players from various matches, including Turbo's injury and its impact on team strategies. The episode also features a midway segment discussing players ready to explode in performance and concludes with a look at potential future stars in the Little Black Book segment.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Weekly Scores02:55 Captaincy Decisions and Player Updates06:16 Rage Trades and Player Performances09:11 Game Reviews: Rabados vs Panthers12:13 Game Reviews: Roosters vs Titans15:03 Game Reviews: Dolphins vs Broncos18:15 Game Reviews: Dragons vs Storm40:00 Tri Celebrations and Player Performances42:11 Emerging Players and Trade Options45:30 Mid-Season Player Explosions49:42 Game Reviews: Key Performances and Insights56:53 Sharks vs Bulldogs: A Tough Matchup01:03:19 Seagulls vs Eagles: Impact of Injuries01:06:36 Tigers vs Warriors: Surprising Performances01:12:20 Little Black Book: Future Trade Targets01:12:33 New Chapter

Mar 30, 20251h 16m

S4 Ep 12SC ballrs - Round 4 Q&A

Matt is joined by Dan to answer listener questions ahead of NRL SuperCoach Round 4. Fullbacks, VC Loops and Money vs Points are all on the agenda on what is porving to be one of the most diffiuclt rounds in recent memory.

Mar 27, 202531 min

S4 Ep 11SC ballrs Round 4 - Fullback Roulette, Balancing Breakevens and Weather Warnings

Chapters(00:00) Introduction: Moving on from SuperCoach carnage(10:25) Ballr Blueprint: Handling the wet weekend ahead(14:43) Ballr Blueprint: Be wary of overrating breakevens(20:16) Fullback: Ryan Papenhuyzen, Clint Gutherson, selling Ponga, Turbo time(31:12) Fullback Roulette: More merit than ever?(42:23) CTW: Christian Tuipolotu, Kayal Iro, Starford To'a, Brian To'o, Paul Alamoti(50:40) 5/8: Luke Metcalf, Jayden Campbell, Lachlan Galvin, Adam Doueihi(56:49) HFB: Isaiya Katoa, Jamie Humphreys(57:37) Nathan Cleary: A viable sell?(01:01:47) 2RF: Matty Nicholson, Beau Fermor(01:09:38) FRF: Payne Haas, Hamish Stewart(01:17:16) Hooker: Tom Starling, Harry Grant(01:20:31) Captains: Haas a lock in the wet?(01:22:01) PODs of the WeekSuperCoaches were brought back down to earth with a thud in Round 3, with injuries and sub-par performances hitting particularly hard. The race is on to make amends and try to make bank as quickly as possible, so this week Matt (946th), Tubes (36,522nd) and coming off the bench the SC ballrs clubhouse leader C Mac (367th) tackle strategy around breakevens and the impact the wet weather threatening all venues in Round 4 could have.Make sure you get involved in the SC ballrs community, first by joining our unlimited league with league code 730444. The next step is to follow us on our social media channels for plenty more content so you can join the conversation and pose questions to our experts. Then go to http://ballr.promo to get on our mailing list, because there’s some exciting tools coming to help you up your SuperCoach game.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scballrsX: https://x.com/SCballrsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scballrs/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scballrsGood luck this weekend!

Mar 25, 20251h 26m

S4 Ep 10Sunday Snap - NRL Supercoach Round Three

Jono and Tubes are back to discuss all the weekend topics, including poor captain performances, terrible Garrick trades and huge injury tolls.

Mar 23, 20251h 10m

S4 Ep 9SC ballrs Round 3 - Tom Trbojevic debate & Big Man SZN

It’s the most important week of the SuperCoach NRL season with players from 15 teams on the bubble for price changes going into Round 3. But the biggest question is: What to do with Tom Trbojevic? Yes, he has been named for the Manly Sea Eagles this week - in the last game of the round – but is it worth the risk with his troublesome hamstrings?The Turbo issue is just one of many that has polarised opinions between our experts Matt (497th), Tubes (65,150th) and our resident physio Dan (624th) this week, so join them as they break it all down.Don’t forget to get involved in the SC ballrs community, first by joining our unlimited league with league code 730444. The next step is to follow us on our social media channels for plenty more content so you can join the conversation and pose questions to our experts.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scballrsX: https://x.com/SCballrsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scballrs/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scballrsYou can also listen in to today’s podcast and our Sunday wrap-up podcast, the Sunday Snap with Jono and Tubes, every week on Spotify, Apple and wherever else you listen to your favourite podcasts.Today's agenda00:00-04:27 Introduction: SC Ballrs Round 3 Preview04:28-08:00 SC Ballrs League Update08:01-18:05 Ballrs Blueprint: Tom Trbojevic - Hold or sell?18:06-26:41 Ballrs Blueprint: Round 3 Trade Strategy26:42-33.35 Hooker snapshot: Tom Starling, Peter Mamouzelos, Sandon Smith, Connor Watson33:36-38:28 FRF: Payne Haas and the Awesome Foursome38:29-46:10 2RF: Siua Wong, Sitili Tupouniua, Dylan Lucas, Tom Gilbert46:11-53:07 HFB: Jamie 'The Adonis' Humphreys and Tom Duffy solution53:08-59:27 5/8: Luke Metcalf, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Adam Doueihi, Dylan Brown, Jarome Luai, Jayden Campbell59:28-1:09:53 CTW: Arthars, Shibasaki, Tamale, Toia, Purdue01:09:54-1:16:05 Fullback: Kalyn Ponga, Reece Walsh, Keano Kini01:16:06-1:20:15 Captain Strategy01:20:16-1:24:02 PODs of the Week

Mar 18, 20251h 24m

S4 Ep 8Sunday Snap - NRL Supercoach Round Two

Jono is back with Tubes to review Round 2. Mostly a good scoring round for SuperCoaches except for Tubes who has a few horror decisions. Lots to review and on to next week.

Mar 16, 20251h 0m

S4 Ep 7SC ballrs Round 2 - To trade or not to trade

The SC ballrs are back to dissect Round 2 team lists and trades you are safe to pull the trigger on this week before the bubble bursts on price rises.Join Matt and Danny Boy for all the banter, including giving it to the absent Tubes for his Sunday Snap comparison of champion cheapie of the week Gehamat Shibasaki to a young Greg Inglis. We look at the surprise relevance of FRF to start the season, the scary prospect for owners of Cowboys and ask the question: How many Broncos is too many?Remember, there is still time to become a ballr and share in $5000 worth of prizes, if you finish at the pointy end of our unlimited group. Go to https://ballr.promo to get the league code. We have some exciting tools in store for NRL Supercoaches, so stay tuned for more!00:00-04:42 Introduction and Round 1 recap04:43-05:44 SC ballrs Premium Content teaser05:43-08:11 Tubes' cops it for Shibasaki/GI comparison08:12-20:39 Round 2 trades in preparation for Round 320:40-28:04 Position-specific analysis: Hookers28:05-34:05 Position-specific analysis: FRF34:06-39:10 Position-specific analysis: 2RF39:11-43:37 Halfback Analysis and Captaincy Choices43:38-48:34 Position-specific analysis: Five-eighth bounce back candidates48:35-53.33 Position-specific analysis: CTW53:34-56:57 Position-specific analysis: Fullback56:58-59:04 POD of the Week

Mar 11, 202559 min

S4 Ep 6Sunday Snap - NRL Supercoach Round One

Jono and Tubes are back for their Snap reactions to the weekends NRL/Supercoach action. They cover off key player talking points as well as key segments, "Rage Trades", Ready to Explode and Little Black Book.

Mar 9, 202559 min

S4 Ep 5Welcome to SC ballrs - Team List Tuesday Round 1

Welcome to SC ballrs - your new home of NRL SuperCoach content and tools. Matt, Danny boy and Tubes take you through all the big news from TLT plus the big launch of SC ballrs. Sign up now at https://ballr.promo/ for FREE to make sure you our eligible for our massive season long $5000 prize pool. This is just the beginning. Are you ready to be a ballr?

Mar 4, 20251h 7m

S4 Ep 4Sunday Snap - NRL Supercoach Round Zero

League Code : 730444 Vegas Baby! Done and dusted. Jono and Tubes are here with the first edition of the Sunday Snap, breaking down the key moments and players of the week as well as introducing some new segments.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sunday Snap and NRL Super Coach03:00 Overview of Round Zero and Team Performances05:53 Rage Trade Candidates and Strategies08:20 Key Player Performances and Insights11:17 Discussion on Team Strategies and Future Prospects13:50 Analysis of Individual Player Performances16:46 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts20:20 Analyzing Player Performance and Value22:21 Emerging Players to Watch23:58 Ready to Explode: Potential Breakout Stars28:19 Game Analysis: Key Players and Strategies34:19 Minutes Watch: Player Utilization Insights36:29 The Little Black Book: Players to Keep an Eye On

Mar 2, 202539 min

S4 Ep 3Vegas TLT - Cheapie Tuesday

Matt is joined by Tubes and Dan to dissect all the big new from the Las Vegas Team List Tuesday. They break down all the relevant positional analysis from the first teams of the year, plus the impact they have on the over structure of your Round 1 squad builds. They also go through 29 (yes 29) of the most popular and relevant cheapies for Round 1. Finally there is a major announcement of a new show for 2025!

Feb 25, 20251h 19m

S4 Ep 2Mid-Range Options and Strategy

Matt is joined by Tubes and Dan to take a deep dive into Mid-Range starting options and strategy. From the attractive to the downright avoids, we are taking the tough carry so you don't have to!

Feb 17, 202548 min

S4 Ep 1I'm gonna have problems with Iongi

We are back for 2025. Matt is joined by Tubes and Dan to breakdown the flex position, the Iongi vs three gun fullbacks conundrum, and some highly owned guns.

Feb 9, 20251h 4m

S3 Ep 31The 2024 Poddies!- Chicken or the Greg

Final round of the year is capped off with the Annual Poddies. Matt is joined by Chris, Tubes and Jono to run through some final week targets and the prestigious Poddies. Including: Player of the Year, Comeback of the Year, Cheapie of the Year, Biggest Relevant Flop and the converted "Pod of the Year".

Sep 2, 202458 min

S3 Ep 30Next Week's Machinations

Tubes and Matt are on deck for Head to Head Grand Final Week. A short sharp pod to get you in the mood for the penultimate week of the 2024 Supercoach szn. Tubes dies on the Gutho hill as per usual.

Aug 28, 202435 min

S3 Ep 29Steak Dinners and Bundy Mixers

Matt is joined by Dan and Tubes for a Rd 25 POd with a few burning questions to get through.

Aug 19, 202458 min

S3 Ep 28I'm not putting Jason Saab anywhere near my mouth

Tubes and Grahsy reunion special heading into round 24 of the NRL season, where they disect the positional players, talk through sit V starts and a new surprise segment. Follow us on X @nrlscpodpod

Aug 13, 202452 min

S3 Ep 27Devil on the Shoulder

Matt is joined by Jono and Dan to talk a huge week of injuries and the all important roosters bye. Follow us on X @nrlscpodpod

Aug 5, 20241h 0m

S3 Ep 26That is the price of fame

Matt is joined by top 200 ranked CMAC and Tubes for another big week in Soopy land. We go through plenty of different options for the run home as trades become an absolute premium

Jul 29, 202456 min

S3 Ep 2580 Minutes in the middle

Matt is joined by Jono and a refreshed Tubes for one of our biggest Pods of the year. We dissect all the different positions for the run home with plenty of POD options discussed and a couple of jibes. Follow us on @NRLSCPodPod on X

Jul 22, 20241h 17m

S3 Ep 24Flush with Trades

The boys are back on deck to dive into strategy for the run home. Major bye rounds are done and noted SC strategists Dan has some hot takes to sort you out for the all important sprint to the finish line, whether you have 4 trades or 14! Find us @NRLSCPODPOD on X.

Jul 15, 202450 min

S3 Ep 23Let's get Down to Bizzness

Matt is joined by high flying Chris (current rank 226) and Dan to discuss upcoming SuperCoach options. Plenty to discuss especially around this week's Temper Traps.

Jul 2, 202455 min

S3 Ep 22Plenty of Pods

Cmac and Tubes are back to do a Rd 17 post origin Pod, going through all the games and plenty of Pod options

Jun 27, 20241h 4m

S3 Ep 21Fletcher Short and Sharpe

Matt is joined by Dan and Jono for a quick pod to discuss Rd 16 and players to target for the upcoming rounds.

Jun 24, 202439 min

S3 Ep 20Smoke and Mirrors

After a week of ups and downs Matt, Dan and Tubes are back to disect the round and the various Pod options heading into Rd 16. Follow us on X @nrlscpodpod

Jun 17, 20241h 12m

S3 Ep 19Ton after Ton

Matt is joined by Tubes and Jono after some mixed results in Rd 14. We spend the time disecting player positions for the upcoming weeks with the usual Pod moves.

Jun 11, 20241h 12m

S3 Ep 18Heaven and Earth

Jono is back in the hosting chair and is joined by Tubes for a two man Pod. They try to dissect all the origin changes for the weeks ahead and the positional options for the all important round 14. Follow us @nrlscpodpod on X for any questions or feedback

Jun 6, 20241h 6m

S3 Ep 17Rolls Royce Roosters

Cmac is on the hot seat tonight with some carnage happening to the Pod Pod hosts, he is joined by Danny Boy to bring you all your Round 13 coverage. Remember to follow us on X @nrlscpodpod and DM or post us any questions and feedback.

May 27, 202454 min

S3 Ep 16Just one more thing about Gus

Matt is joined by Dan and Tubes this week to disect Magic round and all other the different options as we head towards the all important bye period. Follow us on @NRLSCPodPod for any questions or feedback

May 20, 20241h 5m

S3 Ep 15Moving Down for Dylan Brown

Matt and Dan are on deck to get you through to Magic Round TLT. Plenty of strategy chat and the boys discussing why waiting could be the best option this week. Plenty of headaches, but not a lot of options as we enter the start of the bye season.

May 13, 20241h 3m

S3 Ep 14Crackers

Matt is joined by Tubes and Jono to disect the week that was and to discuss all the Round 10 options. Plenty of CTW chat and arguments as always.

May 6, 20241h 11m

S3 Ep 13Traid Fuller

Matt is joined by Tubes and Chris to dissect one of the most interesting trade weeks of the year. Boosts are being thrown around like confetti as coaches rush to bring in fallen guns and basement priced fullbacks.

May 1, 20241h 18m

S3 Ep 12Kayo Mini

Matt is back this week and joined by Tubes and Chris to discuss all your round 8 options, going deep on the FLB and CTW options to replace KP and how to get to Cleary.

Apr 22, 20241h 11m

S3 Ep 11Speed traps and the Y brothers

Jono, Dan and Tubes are back to walk you through all round 7 Super coach options, discussing all big names and Pod options including a few very left field ideas.Any questions or feedback let us know on Twitter @NRLSCPodPod

Apr 15, 20241h 11m

S3 Ep 10Cooking with Tago

Matt, Dan and Tubes are back after a rollercoaster round to try and piece together the way forward. Lots of positional analysis and plenty of POD options for you to consider as we head into the important rounds of the season.

Apr 8, 20241h 10m

S3 Ep 9HR Just Called

Matt and Dan run a 2 Man Pod dissecting round 4 and discussing upcoming positional analysis moving forward. As always any questions or feedback reach out on Twitter @NrlSCPodPod

Apr 1, 20241h 0m

S3 Ep 8He’s definitely one of Wayne’s boys??

Round 4 and it is absolute injury Carnage in the SuperCoach world. Jono, Chris and Tubes are back on deck to walk you through all your trade and Pod options for the week. It’s definitely a boost week. Follow us on Twitter @NrlScPodPod for any questions or feedback

Mar 25, 202457 min

S3 Ep 7Imitations and Speculations

Matt, Dan and Tubes are back to talk through all your options for round 3. Many call this the most important trade week of the year and the boys are here to give all their views. Temper Trap segment is back with all the rage trade guns discussed.Reach out on Twitter if you have any questions or feedback @NRLSCPodPod

Mar 18, 20241h 10m

S3 Ep 6Temper Traps

Matt, Jono and Tubes are back to dissect Round 1 of the NRL and supercoach season. First episode in the new Monday Night timeslot and it comes we a big new segment. Reach out on Twitter if you have any questions @NRLSCPodPod

Mar 11, 20241h 2m

S3 Ep 5TLT- Strange Decisions, Weak Gutted Stiffies

Big TLT this week with Tubes and Dan joined by Dicko from Mailbag and Early Crow podcast. They announce the major prize for the group code 501378. They then breakdown all the relevant positions and people from Team List Tuesday with some different Pod options and strategy.

Mar 6, 20241h 14m

S3 Ep 4The Stats Are Never Wong

Jono, Tubes and Dan are back for a preview of Round 0! Plenty of Pods to talk through as we head into the first 2 games of the year and disect changes since trials.

Mar 2, 20241h 1m

S3 Ep 3Mid Range Puns- Oates Milk Almond Latte

Jono is back in the hosting chair and joined by Tubes and CMac on his season Debut.We talk all things mind rangers (400-630k) and give some in depth analysis on this important price range with some sneaky Pod options. Intergrating the final trial TLT chat into the conversation as we get down to the business end of finalising your teams.

Feb 21, 20241h 11m

S3 Ep 2It Wont Kill You- Premium Picks

Matt and Tubes are back and joined by Jono for his first hit out of the year. They discuss premium player strategies and then go deep on the analysis of those players by position. Matt trys to assert his dominance we will leave it up to you to decide how it all ends up!

Feb 15, 20241h 7m

S3 Ep 1Flat Earths and Podlocks - The Pod Pod is back!!

Matt, Dan and Tubes are back to diagnose the preseason talking all things strategy, flat earths, key draws before going into their "Locks and Lays" to start the season.

Feb 12, 202454 min

S2 Ep 30Drinky the Koulaid - 2023 Poddies

A five man extravaganza for our final episode for season two of the Pod Pod. The boys recap some highlights and low lights of the 2023 NRL season and award the inaugural 'Poddies' for the SuperCoach booms and busts for 2023. We round the show out with the drawing of the Mailbag bloodstock prize.

Aug 30, 202355 min

S2 Ep 29Downstairs Moose

Matt is joined by Tubes and Chris to guide you through Head-to-Head Grand Final week. One of the biggest weeks of the season for those with trades remaining, the boys delve into the best options to replace injured guns and what you need to be wary of heading into the final two rounds.

Aug 23, 202355 min

S2 Ep 28Juice or Caboose

Dan, Chris and Jono get together to discuss the big talking points heading into Round 24. A new segment, ‘Juice or Kaboose’ is introduced as the boys discuss the players we should start and the players that should sit on the pine.

Aug 9, 202347 min

S2 Ep 27Tubes and Grahsy Mailbag Special

Jono and Tubes do a special Q&A episode sponsored by Mailbag bloodstock. Lots of Val options discussed and what to do with Nicho.

Aug 2, 202353 min

S2 Ep 26No Fotuaika

Matt is back hosting joined by Dan and Tubes as they sort out all the problems and challenges for the run home. We cover off Team Dilemma's, Souths run home, Pod and Anti Pod options and plenty of other burning issues.

Jul 25, 20231h 0m