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Latrell Mitchell and Nathan Cleary return with instant SuperCoach relevance, whilst a host of players including Tom Trbojevic are facing stints on the sideline through injury or suspension.The Early Mail podcast is here to give you a head start on planning your side from both a Classic and Supercoach Draft perspective each week.Hosted by Max Bryden, we cover the expected ins and outs prior to team list Tuesday and drop our top Waiver picks for SuperCoach Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Trbojevic went down injured as the most captained player in NRL Supercoach as rain belted down across a wet round of NRL action.2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, recaps the SuperCoach talking points from the weekend of NRL action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Papenhuyzen isn't expected to goal-kick for the Storm this weekend due to an ankle issue, does that give his fullback rival Clint Gutherson the edge as a better buy?In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 4 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rain is set to play a big part in NRL Round 4, with the Raiders to benefit despite their outsider tag in Townsville against the winless Cowboys.The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, SC Playbook's Tim Williams and special guest the SC Spy to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:00:00 Sam's cricket grand final disaster05:00 Round 3 results: Trouble at HQ09:00 NRL Round 4 bets: Storm v Dragons splits boys25:00 Morale of the week: Shark attack in the wet26:20 Sam's round 4 tips + analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veteran Broncos playmaker Adam Reynolds is the highest scoring halfback to begin the Supercoach season, do Nathan Cleary owners make the move ahead of a string of games at Suncorp Stadium?In 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.

The introduction of the Flex rule, coinciding with the freakish feats of enforcer Payne Haas, has changed the way we look at NRL Supercoach captains moving forward.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 heading into round 4.They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 4 team lists, with Ryan Papenhuyzen named despite an injury concern.Tim also drops his Supercoach stat deep dive, looking at Kayal Iro, Cameron Munster, Christian Tuipulotu and more.12:40 Team lists: Storm spine shake-up34:50 Vice-captaincy loophole overhaul46:40 Tim's stat deep dive: Finding the Shark attack56:50 Sit v start + round 4 captainsShout out to our major sponsor Launtel for coming on board for 2025!Check them out: https://partners.launtel.io/beers-and...Free internet for a month if you sign up through this link!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NRL Supercoach stars Nathan Cleary and Kalyn Ponga are among the most sold players in the game this week, should Supercoaches stick with the proven guns or cash them in?In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 4.The crew look at team list Tuesday, with an injury at the Storm creating a dream role for Ryan Papenhuyzen.They also deep dive into whether Supercoaches should hold or sell Cleary and Ponga who won't feature in round 4.00:00 Spy's Garrick-sized nightmare11:20 Team list Tuesday: Broncos cheapie survives after Staggs return17:00 What are we doing with Cleary?26:00 Fullback roulette: Papy v Gutho, plan for Ponga48:20 Hot topics: Concerns around popular English Raider58:10 Trade and skipper plans01:03:30 Listener questions: Is it too late for Humphreys?SC Playbook unlimited league code: Code: 434727Subscribe to SC Playbook in 2025: https://bit.ly/4jmRSGOMortgage Choice SCW Instagram: @mortgagechoice_scw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Indian Premier League has begun for 2025, with Travis Head's Sunrisers Hyderabad falling just short of the IPL record with the Australian starring in his opening knock of the tournament. The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they preview the 2025 Indian Premier League tournament,They also preview the Sheffield Shield final between South Australia and Queensland, with controversy surrounding Usman Khawaja leading into the decider.02:30 Indian Premier League preview: Head stars, Fraser-McGurk's pressure price17:30 Players to watch: Rishabh Pant set to star30:00 Sheffield Shield final: Khawaja controversy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Trbojevic has been declared a certain starter for Manly, Kotoni Staggs is back for the Broncos and it's Tyran Wishart time at the Melbourne Storm.The Early Mail podcast is here to give you a head start on planning your side from both a Classic and Supercoach Draft perspective each week.Hosted by Max Bryden, we cover the expected ins and outs prior to team list Tuesday and drop our top Waiver picks for SuperCoach Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New dad Reuben Garrick scored four tries in Manly's belting of the Raiders to blow NRL Supercoach Round 3 wide open in the final game of an injury ravaged weekend.2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, recaps the SuperCoach talking points from the weekend of NRL action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bulldogs are unbeaten to start the NRL season, with underrated fullback Connor Tracey set to continue on his try-scoring ways against the hapless Eels.The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, former TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:00:00 Sam's grand final berth03:50 Round 2 results: Dragons left side, strong side08:30 NRL Round 3 bets: Tracey the underdog19:30 Morale of the week: Bronx blitz21:00 Sam's round 3 tips + analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supercoach gun Dylan Lucas is the latest NRL casualty, so do owners hold strong with the star back-rower or cut ties early?In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 3 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Papenhuyzen lit up NRL round 1, so is the fully fit fullback back to his Supercoach best or should potential buyers proceed with caution?In 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.

Broncos enforcer Payne Haas has been gifted a licence by new coach Madge Maguire that'll take his Supercoach output to new levels in season 2025.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 heading into round 3.They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 3 team lists, with Tom Trbojevic and Daly Cherry-Evans named despite ongoing injury concerns.Tim also drops his Supercoach stat deep dive, looking at Jeral Skelton, Fletcher Sharpe, Jack Gosiewski and more.08:00 Team lists: Manly weapons remain a chance21:30 What to do with Duffy?38:00 Tim's stat deep dive: Cash in on super Saab?56:00 Sit v start + round 3 captainsShout out to our major sponsor Launtel for coming on board for 2025!Check them out: https://partners.launtel.io/beers-and...Free internet for a month if you sign up through this link!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NRL Supercoach star Tom Trbojevic is under an injury cloud ahead of the final game of round 3, so how do Supercoaches prepare for the uncertainty? In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 3.The crew look at the second major NRL team list Tuesday of the season, with popular cheapie halfback Tom Duffy axed by the Cowboys.They also discuss how they're planning on using their trade boosts in 2025.The Spy also breaks down how NRL Supercoach try-assists are awarded for hookers.Dez's Turbo mailNRL Supercoach star Tom Trbojevic is under an injury cloud ahead of the final game of round 3, so how do Supercoaches prepare for the uncertainty? In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 3.The crew look at the second major NRL team list Tuesday of the season, with popular cheapie halfback Tom Duffy axed by the Cowboys.They also discuss how they're planning on using their trade boosts in 2025.The Spy also breaks down how NRL Supercoach try-assists are awarded for hookers.00:00 Dez's Turbo mail09:20 Team list Tuesday: Duffy gets the axe19:30 What are we doing with Turbo?26:20 What's the plan for boosting35:10 How hooking try-assists are awarded41:30 Hot topics: Is Arthars a trap?59:50 Trade and skipper plans01:03:40 Listener questions: Humphreys v Starling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daine Laurie firms as an underpriced gun fullback, with Manly stars expected to be named for Round 3 but no guarantee to feature.The Early Mail podcast is here to give you a head start on planning your side from both a Classic and Supercoach Draft perspective each week.Hosted by Max Bryden, we cover the expected ins and outs prior to team list Tuesday and drop our top Waiver picks for SuperCoach Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clint Gutherson is set for huge price rises after the Dragons bye, Reece Walsh nears price drops, and Tommy Turbo suffers an injury concern, so how should we attack the all-important fullback position this week?2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, recaps the SuperCoach talking points from the weekend of NRL action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India emerged triumphant from the 2025 Champions Trophy tournament, were they handed an unfair advantage with all games at the same venue?The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they review the 2025 Champions Trophy tournament along with the Australian domestic cricket scene.They look at the players whose reputations grew from the tournament, and which Australian bowlers stamped themselves as the next generation attack.They also announce their World Team of the Week from the standout performances from the week in cricket.03:20 Champions Trophy: Did India have unfair advantage?07:30 Whose reputations grew from tournament?13:30 Sheffield Shield, One-Day Cup recap23:00 World team of the week voting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dragons are set to bounce back in round 2 against the injury ravaged Rabbitohs, with a few key flyers to find the line.The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, former TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:00:00 Sam savages Tim03:50 Round 1 results: Clean sweep of profits08:20 Sam's take on Dylan Brown's monster Knights deal12:00 NRL Round 2 bets: Manly flyers to pounce in Auckland24:00 Morale of the week: Jimmy sweats on beloved Roosters25:30 Sam's round 2 tips + analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With full squads to pick from, and a wealth of cheapies, NRL Supercoach round 2 is creating headaches with who to sit in and out of starting sides this weekIn our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dolphins forward Max Plath impressed in the season opener, do Supercoaches pay up or search for forward value elsewhere?In 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.

Newcastle playmaker Fletcher Sharpe lit up NRL Supercoach round 1, should we pounce or be patient with a few options emerging 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 heading into round 2.They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 2 team lists, with a host of key faces returning for the Tigers including potential cheapie Starford Toa.Tim also drops his Supercoach stat deep dive, looking at Jeral Skelton, Fletcher Sharpe, Jack Gosiewski and more.12:30 Team lists: Eels shake-up rattles Supercoaches32:30 Hold fire, don't panic41:30 Tim's stat deep dive: Skelton the boom or bust trade57:20 Sit v start + round 2 captains Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Popular NRL Supercoach five-eighth Luke Metcalf flopped in round 1, so do we panic trade or give the Warriors playmaker a second chance?In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, 2021’s sixth placed finisher Clementine Cassidy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 2.The crew look at the second major NRL team list Tuesday of the season, with a popular Eels cheapie dropped by Jason Ryles.They also dissect the halves position, with concerns around popular picks Metcalf, Nicho Hynes and Tom Duffy.The Spy also breaks down how certain NRL Supercoach try-assists are awarded after a few controversial calls on the weekend.00:00 Clem’s back for 202509:30 Team list Tuesday: Eels cheapie hooked20:30 How try-assists are awarded31:30 Halves debacle: Cut ties or stay firm?47:20 Hot topics: Is Haas a must-have?01:01:50 Trade and skipper plans01:09:20 Listener questions: Lindsay Smith the front-row POD? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Judiciary concerns at the Raiders will give Supercoach cheapie Savelio Tamale at least one more opportunity to cement his spot in the side for the foreseeable future. The Early Mail podcast is here to give you a head start on planning your side from both a Classic and Supercoach Draft perspective each week.Hosted by Max Bryden, we cover the expected ins and outs prior to team list Tuesday and drop our top Waiver picks for SuperCoach Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Round 1 produced one of the highest Supercoach season openings in years, with cheapies largely delivering and star fullbacks going large to kick-off the NRL campaign.2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, recaps the SuperCoach talking points from the weekend of NRL action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do Supercoaches pay up for a reliable hooker in round one or opt for a double cheapie option to spend cash elsewhere?In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manly start the season with plenty of promise, and with a fully fit Tom Trbojevic leading the charge they're set to sizzle in their season opener.The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, former TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:00:00 Jimmy wins a car04:00 NRL Vegas bet recap06:00 NRL Round 1 bets: Points to flow in Melbourne20:30 Morale of the week: Storm's perfect record22:00 Sam's round 1 tips + analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 heading into the 2025 season.They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 1 team lists, including the impact of no Moses at the Eels and the concern over Connor Watson and the Roosters pack.Tim also drops his Supercoach stat deep dive, looking at Jesse Arthars, Tom Gilbert, Jack Howarth and more.00:00 We survived Vegas06:15 Team lists: Who gets time in Roosters pack?34:00 Impact of no Moses at Eels, 2RF options open up37:00 Cheapie watch: Bargain buys we're starting51:00 Tim's stat deep dive: Hit or miss on cheapie Arthars59:50 Round 1 captains Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wayne Bennett has delivered Supercoaches a team list Tuesday gift with cheapie Lachlan Hubner named as the man to replace Cam Murray at lock, but it isn't all good news on the cheapie front.The SC Playbook podcast is live ahead of NRL Supercoach round 1, with Cowboys new halfback Tom Duffy creating relief for owners in team lists, and a mixed bag for the cheapie brigade.In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 1.The boys look at the first major NRL team list Tuesday of the season, with South Sydney delivering a treat for cheapie hunters in Lachlan Hubner.They recap the weekend Vegas fixtures, with Luke Metcalf flopping and Raiders bargain buys announcing themselves as pick ups.00:00 Spy's bad hair day09:40 Team list Tuesday: Broncos cheapie centre, Moses misses out43:20 Vegas recap: Cleary edges Hynes without goal-kicking01:01:30 2RF analysis: Dealing with the tricky back-row position01:11:00 Listener questions: Tuilagi v Seyfarth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Las Vegas games are in the books and the NRL season is officially underway. It was only two games, but they carry huge ramifications for SuperCoaches with the two premium halfbacks going against each other, cheapies emerging and some cheapies flopping hard.2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, recaps the SuperCoach talking points from the weekend of NRL action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NRL Supercoach 2RF position is creating plenty of headaches leading into the new season, so what's the best way to fix the troublesome position?In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from Las Vegas! Nathan Cleary and Nicho Hynes are once again the two gun halfbacks filling Supercoach squads, so who is the priority 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 heading into the 2025 season.They run through the entire centre-wing and second-row forward positions to find the best guns, mid-rangers and cheapies heading into round 1.00:00 Vegas 1, boys 003:20 Team lists: Penrith cheapie still on the radar22:10 Hynes v Cleary: Who's the better buy?29:00 Stat deep dive: Cooling on Kelma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canberra Raiders flyer Kaeo Weekes is set to build on a breakout season in Vegas, and the panel are confident he'll leave the Warriors in his wake in the NRL opener.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 to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:00:00 Vegas v Canberra05:20 NRL Round 1 Vegas bets: Weekes ahead of the pack16:00 NRL futures bet: Cash in on Greg the Leg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The SC Playbook podcast is live from Vegas for the first team lists of the season, with Isaiah Papali'i headlining a number of cruel surprises ahead of the season opening fixtures, along with the snubbing of a popular Penrith cheapie.In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim William and Canterbury Bulldogs Chairman Adam Driussi are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 1.The boys look at the first NRL team list Tuesday of the season, with Papali'i benched and a Raiders star rookie hitting the cheapie radar.They recap the weekend trials with Greg Marzhew bursting to life, and deep dive into the cheapie scene for the upcoming season.00:00 Live from the Bellagio Hotel, Adz talks Bulldogs in 202509:30 Team list Tuesday: McLean misses out, AFB boost, Warriors halves surprises25:40 Weekend trial recap: Duffy gets the kicking duties, but creates a Supercoach headache37:20 Cheapie special: Best bargain buys for 202557:50 Listener questions: Is Sam Hughes a man on the up? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final week of the NRL Preseason Challenge is in the books and cheapie Tom Duffy has caught our attention. The Knights left edge attack of Sharpe, Lucas and Marzhew as has the Gold Coast Titans. Is three gun fullbacks still on the table?2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, recaps the SuperCoach talking points from the weekend of NRL trial action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plenty are debating who is the best player to utilise in the brand new 'Flex' position in NRL Supercoach 2025, does dual position cheapie Sandon Smith hold the answer?In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Draft experts Max Bryden and NRL Physio explain key strategies you can implement to win your draft and also answer your questions.In the second of our two part NRL SuperCoach Draft special, we finalise the positional rankings for five-eighth, CTW and fullback and rank our Top 20 overall players. The boys also touch on the major breaking injury news out of the NRL.02:30 Injury Updates on Kiraz, Murray, Latrell12:30 Five Draft Strategies to try25:50 Positional Rankings54:00 Top 20 Rankings Overall01:06:30 Listener Q&A Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early exits from games impacted Reuben Garrick last season, so is the Manly flyer set to explode with the Sea Eagles soft start in 2025?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 heading into the 2025 season.They run through the entire centre-wing and second-row forward positions to find the best guns, mid-rangers and cheapies heading into round 1.06:15 Vegas bound06:30 CTW analysis: Garrick to explode? Roger's new role49:00 Second-row analysis: Crichton v Fifita Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Terrell May is the fourth highest owned player to start the NRL Supercoach season, however former champion Dez Creek has no interest in the new Tiger in his 2025 starting squad.In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the sixth episode of the 2025 pre-season.The boys look at the second full team list Tuesday of the season, with the return of Cameron Munster and a new Eels cheapie emerging.Dez also reveals his starting squad for NRL Supercoach 2025.They also analyse the early fixtures for each club to determine who has the hardest and softest draws to start the season.00:00 Launching into Vegas04:20 Team list Tuesday: Munster returns, Eels cheapie emerges19:50 Weekend trial recap: Warriors backline duo burst onto radar36:00 Fixture analysis: Knights ease in, Panthers problem44:10 Dez's team reveal: No room for Terrell or Iongi56:20 Listener questions: Herbie the super POD? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new-look Warriors outfit starred in the pre-season challenge, with Luke Metcalf cementing himself as a value halves options and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck impressing on the wing.2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, recaps the Supercoach talking points from the weekend of NRL trial action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of our two part NRL Supercoach Draft special, we explain the basics of playing the 'purists' version of the game to help you win your leagues, while also analysing the first four positions for Draft day.Draft experts Max Bryden and NRL Physio explain key strategies and the first of our positional analysis deep dives, starting with hookers, front-row, second-row and halfbacks.00:00 Supercoach Draft special07:30 Key strategies01:06:30 Positional analysis01:54:17 Listener questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia proved too dominate for Sri Lanka on the sub-continent, but it may only have created further headaches as they try squeeze seven batters into four remaining spots for the World Test Championship final at Lords.The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they review the Australia v Sri Lanka Test series, looking at Alex Carey's historic century and the controversial decision to select debutant Cooper Connolly.They look ahead to the Champions Trophy and the red-hot Indian squad, with Jasprit Bumrah ruled out and Rohit Sharma finding form, so should they be tournament favourites?They also partake in cricket trivia and track all the major tournament's in world cricket to announce their World Team of the Week.03:10 Australia v Sri Lanka: Should Connolly have been selected?14:30 Who should Australia select in the World Test Championship final?21:50 Champions trophy: Should India be favourites with Bumrah out?27:30 Cricket trivia: Lyon matches greats31:10 World team of the week voting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a case to be made that the lowly selected Nicho Hynes is a better starting pick than Nathan Cleary, while the emergence of young Thomas Duffy has added another headache to the halfback position.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 heading into the 2025 season.They run through the entire halfback and fullback positions to find the best guns, mid-rangers and cheapies heading into round 1.00:00 Halfback analysis: Duffy creates conundrum06:15 Cleary v Hynes19:20 Other halfback contenders27:20 Five-eighth analysis, safety first with Brown?46:40 Mid-rangers: Walker and Metcalf catch the eye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, former 91st placed finisher the SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the fifth episode of the 2025 pre-season.The boys look at the first full team list Tuesday of the season, with mixed news for two Canberra Raiders cheapies and reveal the Spy's starting squad for NRL Supercoach 2025.They continue their team previews, with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Wests Tigers, Dolphins, Sydney Roosters and Gold Coast Titans.00:00 Waterboy's growing obsession06:00 Team list Tuesday: Mixed news for Raiders cheapies21:15 Spy's team reveal: Sea Eagles to soar47:00 Rabbitohs preview: Tantalising Murray54:00 Tigers preview: Luai v Galvin01:01:30 Roosters preview: Watson to shine at nine01:05:30 Dolphins preview: Herbie the super POD01:11:15 Titans preview: Are we overlooking Campbell?01:15:20 Listener questions: Can we fade Cleary? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Trbojevic, Latrell Mitchell and Kalyn Ponga are the most popular fullback guns to start the NRL Supercoach season, so who should be the priority pick ups?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 heading into the 2025 season.They run through the entire fullback position to find the best guns, mid-rangers and cheapies heading into round 1.00:00 Importance of fullback position07:00 Guns: Ponga v Latrell debate32:30 Mid-rangers: Is Papenhuyzen the biggest value selection?47:40 Cheapies: Is Iongi a must-have to start? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SC Playbook - NRL Supercoach 2025, is Ponga the No.1 target?The Knights have a few question marks around their round 1 spine, along with a soft early draw, so is it worth paying up for superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga to start the season?In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek, Max Bryden and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the fourth episode of the 2025 pre-season.The boys evaluate the players given price reductions to start the season, having missed large chunks of last year, headed by Warriors playmaker Luke Metcalf.They continue their team previews, with the Newcastle Knights, New Zealand Warriors, Parramatta Eels and Canberra Raiders.00:00 Maxy's getting Handsy03:40 Players with price reductions: Doueihi or don't we?15:40 Knights preview: Why Marzhew can only improve25:50 Eels preview: Is Lomax worth the big bucks?45:10 What's our boosting strategy in 2025?52:00 Warriors preview: Is Metcalf the value 5/8 play?59:50 Raiders preview: Weekes the dual position flyerSC Playbook unlimited league code: Code: 434727 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Usman Khawaja's double century in the Australia v Sri Lanka Test will go down in history, but where does it rank among the greatest by Australians on the sub-continent?The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they review the Australia v Sri Lanka Test series, looking at Khawaja's masterful knock, Sam Konstas' snubbing and the Australian womens team's invincible series win over England.They also partake in cricket trivia and track all the major tournament's in world cricket to announce their World Team of the Week.02:30 Australia v Sri Lanka: Where does Khawaja rank?07:10 The Appeal: Should Australia play Konstas in the second Test?29:50 Women's Ashes: Australia thrash England 16-035:00 Cricket trivia: Fastest 50s in Asia39:00 World team of the week voting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui returns from a lengthy injury lay-off at a bargain NRL Supercoach price, but is it all too good to be true?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 heading into the 2025 season.They run through the entire front-row forward position to find the best guns, mid-rangers and cheapies heading into round 1.00:00 Showing off05:30 Guns: Can Terrell the Tiger reach FRF elite tier?28:30 Mid-rangers: Raiders Red Dog can bounce back41:00 Cheapies: Red flags around popular Bulldogs bargain buy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim reveals his NRL Supercoach squad to begin the season, with a few low-ownership centre-wings in the mix including Greg Marzhew who he's backing for a bounce back year in Newcastle.In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, Random Stats Guy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the third episode of the 2025 pre-season.Tim reveals his entire Supercoach squad for the new-season, with a red-hot spine and a few low-ownership pick ups at centre-wing.They continue their team previews, with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Melbourne Storm, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and North Queensland Cowboys.00:00 Rando returns for 202505:00 Tim's team reveal23:30 Bulldogs preview: Stats back King Kiraz selection32:40 Storm preview: Set-and-forget Grant?48:00 Sea Eagles preview: Is Tommy Turbo a must?58:55 Cowboys preview preview: Cheapie CTWs catch the eyeSC Playbook unlimited league code: Code: 434727 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite facing off in the World Test Championship final, Australia and South Africa have been snubbed in Wisden's annual Team of the Year voting.The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they preview the Australia v Sri Lanka Test series, looking at what's at stake for the Australian players, including Steve Smith's captaincy legacy and Sam Konstas' World Test Championship position.They also partake in cricket trivia, look at the Wisden Team of the Year and track all the major tournament's in world cricket to announce their World Team of the Week.03:30 Australia v Sri Lanka: Smith's captaincy opportunity22:00 The Appeal: Should Big Bash axe finals?30:20 Wisden Team of the Year controversy35:20 Women's Ashes: Australia wipe England39:30 Cricket trivia: Adelaide Oval centurians44:00 World team of the week voting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.