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Half-Backed podcast: Feeling Luki at Suncorp
It's a Queensland derby at Suncorp Stadium to open the Dolphins and Cowboys season, on a fast dry track there's value in tries to flow in Brisbane.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:02:10 Last week's results06:33 Round 1 bets: The Dallin special16:33 Moral of the week: Sam's not happy...22:05 Sam's Round 1 tips: Can Storm maintain freakish record? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Late Show: Rapid fire Qs, is Penisini the ultimate POD play?
With Parramatta impressing in their latest trial clash, is Will Penisini the centre option we're all overlooking to start the NRL Supercoach season?In the second edition of The Late Show, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams and The Rugby League Guru are given 30 seconds each to answer random questions sent in by Beers & Breakevens listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beers & Breakevens: Finding the gold in Cowboys pack
With teams dropping for NRL round 1, front-row is proving a minefield for Supercoaches to navigate, but the boys think the answer might sit in the forward pack of the North Queensland Cowboys.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 for round 1.The boys analyse the team lists for part two of the split first round, discussing a miserable hooking position, and reflecting on the eye catchers from the Vegas clashes.00:00 Guru returns from Vegas a broken man06:35 Vegas recap: Mixed bag for Roosters pack, Manu goes bang27:05 Team list analysis: Is Lane a potential trap?01:10:10 Round 1 captains: Is it Ponga or bust? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#184: SC Playbook, hookers headline team list mayhem
It's the biggest week of the year for NRL Supercoaches with team lists dropping, with major concerns looming over a lack of quality cheapies and a diabolical hooking position.In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, Bulldogs Chairman Adam Driussi, the SC Spy, and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the NRL Supercoach 2024 season opening round.The boys assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Parramatta's double hookers a major concern and Melbourne handing us some cheapie gold.They also recap the first two games in Vegas, discussing whether Terrell May is a must-have, and which fullback is the highest priority.00:00 Adz Driussi appointed as Bulldogs Chairman11:23 Vegas recap: Ominous Trbojevic signs, is Teddy back?39:20 Team lists: Eels drama, Bellamy's back-row gift01:23:25 Sit v start: Who we are playing and sitting in our 17s01:29:23 Captaincy picks: Is Ponga the main man?01:31:17 Listener questions: Is Crossland a smokey hooker saviour? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weekly wrap: Fullbacks fire in Vegas, so who's the No.1?
Tom Trbojevic, Latrell Mitchell, James Tedesco and Reece Walsh all started their seasons with a bang in Vegas, creating early headaches as to who the best combination will be early this season.2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at the Vegas NRL action, eyeing off all the key Supercoach pointers to help finalise round 1 teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listener Q+A: Tim's team dilemmas, ranking the 2RFs
NRL Supercoaches are blessed with mid-range second-row options to start the season, so which players rank as the priority buys in such a stacked position?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 2024, also providing some insights into his starting squad heading into the Vegas season opener. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Half-Backed podcast: Johnston to bolt in as NRL's top try-scorer
The arrival of Jack Wighton at South Sydney is set to see Alex Johnston erupt in 2024, with the prolific try-scorer to hit new heights for the Rabbitohs.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:*NRL futures bets: Why there's still value in Penrith, try-scorer Hail Mary*NRL plays: Manly's edges to party in Vegas*Moral tip: Building a bank for country footy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Late Show: Rapid fire Qs, who will be this year's Hopgood?
J'maine Hopgood produced one of the greatest NRL Supercoach cheapie seasons of all-time last year, who is best placed to replicate his heroics in 2024?In the first ever edition of The Late Show, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams and The Rugby League Guru are given 30 seconds each to answer random questions sent in by Beers & Breakevens listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beers & Breakevens: RTS backflip, rogue hooking plan
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is back in the NRL, and back in the minds of Supercoaches after two blistering trial performances for the Warriors.Ahead of NRL Round 0 in Vegas, we discuss the Supercoach winners and losers from trials, including Scott Drinkwater's growing appeal, a backflip on Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and a left-field plan at hooker that's divided the boys.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.01:50 Major prize announcement11:10 NRL trial winners and losers52:20 Guru's rogue hooking plan01:00:50 Drinky and RTS backflips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#183: SC Playbook, cheapie special, is Burbo laying a trap?
With teams for the Vegas games dropping, two weekends of major NRL trials finished, it's time to dive into the all-important Supercoach cheapie analysis for 2024.In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the NRL Supercoach 2024 Vegas round 1 show.The boys assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with question marks around popular mid-range forwards Jai Arrow and Terrell May.They also do a deep dive into the entire crop of cheapies to start the year, and analyse the NRL draw to determine the clubs with the softest and hardest starts to the season.05:00 How does Supercoach work with split round?07:05 Team lists: Bunnies, Roosters packs raise questions29:08 Cheapie analysis: Best bargain buys to start the season50:10 Draw analysis: Phins up, Storm's dark opening1:03:40 NRL trial takes: Luki shines for Cowboys01:10:57 Listener questions: Is Kiraz's injury a concern? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weekly wrap: Brilliant Drinkwater enters the fullback race
Scott Drinkwater put on a stunning performance in the Cowboys trial to enter the NRL Supercoach fullback discussion ahead of the 2024 NRL season.2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at the second weekend of the NRL Pre-season Challenge, eyeing off all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the new season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cricketer's Playbook: Jaiswal's greateness, is Smith's T20I future finished?
Is Steve Smith's future in the Australian team finished, and how great can India's Jaiswal become following back-to-back Test double centuries?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 controversial Englishman Ben Duckett in the frame for the Poms.*The verdict: Is Smith's time up in the Aussie T20 team?*Australia v New Zealand Test preview: Can Black Caps break drought?*Bazball goes to dust in India, Duckett's bizarre comments*Why Jaiswal destined for greatness*World Team of the Week: Indian stars firing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supercoach Draft special: Overall rankings order, sleepers
In part two of SC Playbook's special edition NRL Supercoach Draft show, our team of specialists turn their attention to another format of the great game.In this week's episode, we provide our overall rankings to help guide you through Draft day.We also complete our positional specific rankings, getting through 2RF, 5/8, CTW and Fullback.We take a look at the sleepers you can grab late in the Draft, and review Steve's Draft day featuring fierce rival The Rugby League Guru. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listener Q+A: King Kiraz to reign supreme ft Australian captain Maty Ryan
With one of the most Supercoach friendly games in the NRL, can a fully fit Jacob Kiraz enter the elite CTW tier in 2024?In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams is joined by Australian captain and Supercoach fanatic Maty Ryan to give their thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach 2024, also providing some insights into their starting squads and what they're looking out for during the trial period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beers & Breakevens: 2RF-FRF analysis, why Haas isn't worth the cash
Broncos enforcer Payne Haas is one of the highest owned players in NRL Supercoach, but there's a very strong case to suggest he isn't worth the cash.In our final positional analysis of the pre-season, we discuss the 2RF and FRF spots for NRL Supercoach 2024, debating every major option, including the case for going cheap across both positions.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.03:50 Front-row strategy: Why starting cheap could be the ploy08:10 FRF analysis: Is Arrow the mid-ranger we're seeking?39:10 2RF analysis: Why is Shaun Lane only 37% owned? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#182: SC Playbook, Spy reveals his true identity
After years of mystery, the Spy finally reveals his true identity.In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the fifth show of the NRL Supercoach 2024 pre-season.The boys assess the winners and losers from NRL trials team lists, with key cheapies being scratched as round 1 Supercoach buys.The boys also find some stats to suggest Tom Trbojevic's record breaking 2021 Supercoach season may not be a one-off.00:00 Dezzy's miracle escape04:05 Spy's identity revealed11:40 Why Trbojevic can repeat record season22:44NRL team list pointers: Eels hooking dilemma36:05 NRL trial takes: Api kicks into hooking contention59:06 Five-eighth analysis: Campbell injury leaves 5/8 short01:07:34 Listener questions: Is Arrow the FRF answer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weekly wrap: Api kicks into NRL Supercoach contention
Api Koroisau took over the goal-kicking duties for the Wests Tigers during the NRL Pre-season Challenge, so could he be the best value pick at hooker to start the NRL Supercoach season?2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at the first weekend of the NRL Pre-season Challenge, eyeing off all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the new season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supercoach Draft special: Basics, strategy, positional rankings
In the first ever SC Playbook NRL Supercoach Draft show, our team of specialists turn their attention to another format of the great game.We explain how to play NRL Supercoach Draft, touching on all the vital aspects to prepare for your Draft day.For the more experienced players, we also look into the strategic side of the game, such as planning a long way out for finals, eyeing the clubs with the toughest and easiest draws.We also begin our positional rankings, listing in order the priority picks in the hooker, second-row, front-row and halfback positions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listener Q+A: Jayden Campbell injured, where to now?
With Jayden Campbell set to miss the open month of the NRL season, Supercoaches are scrambling to find the solution at five-eighth, so who's the best replacement?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 2024, also providing some insights into his starting squad and what he's looking out for during the trial period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beers & Breakevens: HFB-5/8 analysis, case to avoid Cleary
Nathan Cleary and Nicho Hynes are the hugely popular halfback combo to begin the new NRL Supercoach season, so can we make a case to start without either?In our fourth positional analysis of the year, we discuss the halfback and five-eighth spots for NRL Supercoach 2024, debating every major option, including the alternatives to that popular duo at no.7, and whether Dylan Brown is worth the investment at five-eighth.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.*The case against Cleary and Hynes*Halfback analysis: Moses the sleeper?*Five-eighth analysis: Why is Munster just 7% ownership? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#181: SC Playbook, Lil Pap or big trap ft Tom Sangster
Is Ryan Papenhuyzen too hard to resist to start the season at a discount rate, or are NRL Supercoaches living in the past with Lil Papy to start the new season?In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, Supercoach Godfather Tom Sangster and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the fourth show of the NRL Supercoach 2024 pre-season.The boys assess the winners and losers from NRL trials team lists, with Drew Hutchinson storming into contention as a round 1 Supercoach buy.They finish their club previews for the pre-season, with the Eels, Storm, Roosters, Warriors and Tigers.Tommy Sangster also gets a grilling on what's happening in the world of Supercoach for the new season.00:00 Sangster's on deck05:20 Team list Tuesday: Hutcho's win, Duncan's loss18:25 Update from Supercoach HQ26:40 Eels preview: Lock in Brown at 5/8?37:15 Storm preview: Is Grant worth the cash?48:33 Warriors preview: What will RTS produce on return?54:30 Roosters preview: Can Cheese finally fire for Chooks?01:01:35 Tigers preview: Can we start a player despite the early bye?01:05:20 Listener questions: Are we really considering Ben Trbojevic again? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cricketer's Playbook: Is Fraser-McGurk white ball destined, or Test cricket capable?
Jake Fraser-McGurk is an Australian cricket revelation, but is his future destined for white ball cricket, or can he transition to Test cricket in the future?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 Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka at the forefront following a stunning ODI double century.*Australia v West Indies recap: Is Fraser-McGurk white ball destined or Test capable?*The Verdict: Has the door closed on Maxwell's Test career?*Out or not out? Dissecting week of bizarre umpiring dismissals*U19s World Cup: Next gen standouts as Aussie's claim title*World Team of the Week: Can England maintain their lead? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listener Q+A: Five-eighth headaches plague Supercoaches
Proving a hard position to fill, do we bite the bullet and pay up for a proven gun at five-eighth, or gamble on finding value elsewhere to start the NRL Supercoach 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 2024, also providing some insights into his starting squad and what he's looking out for during the trial period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beers & Breakevens: CTW analysis, which top dollar flyer sits above all?
Paying top dollar for Greg Marzhew at CTW goes against almost every guideline when starting a new NRL Supercoach season, but is the rampaging Knights winger too hard to ignore?In our third positional analysis of the year, we discuss the centre-wing spot for NRL Supercoach 2024, debating every major option, including which top priced gun is actually worth splashing the cash for.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.*Assessing the pick of the crop*Mid-ranger to lock in without hesitation*Which cheapies are cemented into round 1 teams? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#180: SC Playbook, is Marshall-King the no.1 hooking pick?
Could Jeremy Marshall-King surpass Harry Grant as the best hooker in Supercoach, and is he the best option to start the season with at No.9?In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, Bulldogs director and Quantium CEO Adam Driussi and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the third show of the NRL Supercoach 2024 pre-season.The boys reveal their team structure for round 1 of the NRL Supercoach 2024 season, including where they're spending big and where they're pinching pennies.They also continue their club previews, with the Dolphins, Panthers, Cowboys and Bulldogs.00:00 Adz returns for 202404:55 How we're structuring our squads16:25 Bulldogs preview: Can King Kiraz do it again?30:00 Dolphins preview: Marshall-King v Grant?48:20 Panthers preview: Can you start without Cleary?56:30 Cowboys preview: Drinkwater the forgotten fullback01:08:00 Listener questions: Adz pours cold water on Vegas concerns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

#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.

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.

#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.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#174: Avoid Webster, priority Scorchers? Double ep, round 5 & 6
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#167: 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 166: Fixture analysis, Scorchers/Sixers previews
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.