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Beers & Breakevens: Hookers analysis, Chooks duo rule the roost

In this week's positional analysis of hookers, a couple of Roosters utilities have shot to relevance to start the Supercoach season following long-term injuries at the club.Returning for the second show of the year, 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 hooking position to find the best guns, mid-rangers and cheapies heading into round 1.00:00 Kat's new kicks08:30 Guns: Set-and-forget Grant?18:30 Mid-rangers: Marshall-King on the up27:00 Cheapies: Mozer's time to shine at Broncos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 202543 min

#228: SC Playbook, can Prince Nicho reclaim his Supercoach crown?

Nicho Hynes had one of his lowest scoring NRL Supercoach seasons in recent years in 2024, will he bounce back to his best at enticing value to start 2025?In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dezzy Creek, Max Bryden and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the second episode of the 2025 pre-season.The crew discuss their strategy in managing their team, whether it's going hard early on trades and points or playing the long game and focusing on cash generation.They also begin their team previews, starting with the Penrith Panthers, Brisbane Broncos, Cronulla Sharks and St. George Illawarra Dragons.00:00 Dezzy and Max make their 2025 debuts08:30 Short-term v long-term strategy23:30 Penrith preview: Is Cleary a must after off-season surgery?35:00 Sharks preview: Can Nicho bounce back to NRL Supercoach best?48:00 Broncos preview: Walsh the fullback super POD01:02:00 Dragons preview: Will Val fire at Red V? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 20251h 9m

#227: What we learned from Supercoach BBL14, last round Hail Mary plays

The final round of the Supercoach Big Bash season has arrived, so who are the Hail Mary targets to push for a final jump up the overall rankings?193rd placed Tim Williams, BBL09 champion Thommo Aitken and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of round 9, the last of the season.06:00 What we learned from Supercoach BBL1430:00 Hail Mary targets for final rankings push41:30 Trade and skipper plans: Target Marvel minefield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 202551 min

Beers & Breakevens: Top 10 ownership, red flags on Tino's return

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is currently the most owned player heading into the 2025 NRL Supercoach season, but there's a few red flags on the star forward on return from injury.Returning for the first show of the year, 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.The boys analyse the top 10 most owned players among current teams and breakdown the new 'Flex' rule introduced this season.00:00 The Jack10:30 What we learned from 2024 season20:30 The 'Flex' rule explained32:30 Top 10 most owned analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 202558 min

#226: NRL pre-season, 2025 eye catchers, explaining the 'Flex' rule

We're back for the NRL Supercoach 2025 pre-season, from Tino to Terrell, we look at the players that have caught our eye early and explain the brand new 'Flex' rule introduced for the new season.In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the first episode of the 2025 pre-season.The crew take a look at the brand new 'Flex' rule that'll change NRL Supercoach this year, and they identify the players that have caught their eye for their round 1 teams.00:00 We're back on deck02:30 What's in store at SC Playbook in 202504:30 Explaining the 'Flex' rule and how to exploit it11:30 Eye catchers: Terrell the Tiger, Papali'i to fire at Penrith39:20 What we learned from the 2024 NRL Supercoach season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 202545 min

#225: Smith v Short, who's the priority purchase?

Centurians Steve Smith and Matt Short go head-to-head this week in Adelaide, both obvious major trade targets, who's the priority if you can only have one?142nd placed Tim Williams and the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of round 8.06:00 Smith v Short: Pick one13:50 Hurricanes double game week: Top five targets ranked25:00 Single game week targets: Top five ranked29:00 Trade and skipper plans: Chaudhary hits the radar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 202532 min

Listener Q+A: Rain threatens as Canes' hit the radar

Attention turns to the Hobart Hurricanes who have the final double game week of the Supercoach season, with plenty questioning which of Matty Wade or Ben McDermott is the better play ahead of a likely rain impacted round 7.In our question and answer podcast, 124th ranked overall Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major subscriber dilemmas heading into Supercoach Big Bash round 7 and drops his trade and captaincy plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 202527 min

#224: Point of difference plays, Hurricanes double analysis

It's getting to the business end of the Supercoach Big Bash season, so which low-ownership point of difference players have caught the crew's eye in a bid to charge up the final rankings?Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of round 7.00:00 Spy heats up07:00 Captains: SOS skipper to save round 6?12:30 Availability update: Players arriving and exiting21:00 Hurricanes double game week analysis34:30 Point of difference picks: Abbott? Webster?47:30 Trade and skipper plans52:00 Listener questions: Is the flex a success? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 9, 202553 min

Cricketer's Playbook: Webster v Green, did Bumrah injury cost India victory?

Australia's Border-Gavaskar series victory has created selection headaches for the World Test Championships final, including Beau Webster v Cam Green and Scott Boland v Josh Hazlewood, and did Jasprit Bumrah's injury cost India the win at the Sydney Cricket Ground.The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they recap the key talking points from the Australia v India Test series, including India's antics towards Sam Konstas and Beau Webster's incredible debut.They also partake in cricket trivia and track all the major tournament's in world cricket to announce their World Team of the Week.04:10 Webster v Green for World Test Championships final?24:00 Did Bumrah injury cost India victory?36:30 Cricket trivia: Dominant Australian teams39:30 World team of the week voting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 7, 202550 min

Listener Q+A: Player availability, Overton/Ferguson book flights

As we enter the business end of the season, several key Supercoach BBL players are set to arrive and leave the tournament including Strikers gun Jamie Overton.In our question and answer podcast, former 41st placed Supercoach Big Bash finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major subscriber dilemmas heading into round 6, while also touching on recent Big Bash availability news including Lockie Ferguson and Jamie Overton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 5, 202532 min

Listener Q+A: Keeping Overton and planning for Single Game Weeks

Heading into the first single game week of the BBL14 SuperCoach Season, Max Bryden previews all the big questions from the SC Playbook subscribers. Do we sell Overton? Are we loading up on Sydney Thunder players ahead of their double game week? How does our strategy change for the Single Game Weeks? It's all about all-rounders, all-rounders, death bowlers and all-rounders! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 2, 202533 min

#223: Run home targets, farewell Maxwell for BBL14?

Supercoach star Glenn Maxwell may for the first time in his career be on the verge of being irrelevant in Supercoach circles, so it time to look elsewhere or do we keep faith?Multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams, the SC Spy and former 9th placed finisher Michael Fisher are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of round 5 and 6.00:00 Spy starts his charge07:00 Thunder preview: Is Warner a must-have?19:00 Final team targets: Run home starts now49:00 Trade and skipper plans: Maxy v Edwards56:30 Listener questions: Swoop on Neser? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 2, 20251h 1m

Cricketer's Playbook: King Konstas, should India axe Rohit?

Sam Konstas produces a Boxing Day miracle for Australia, while India face a brutal selection call to potentially axe captain Rohit Sharma for the series deciding Test in Sydney.The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden as they recap the key talking points from the Australia v India fourth Test, including Konstas' remarkable debut and India tough call around captain Rohit Sharma.They also partake in cricket trivia and track all the major tournament's in world cricket to announce their World Team of the Week.06:10 Australia v India: How far can Konstas go?14:00 Was Jaiswal out or not out? Rohit headache24:00 Big Bash: What's wrong with the Melbourne Stars?29:00 Cricket trivia: MCG centurians33:00 World team of the week voting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 31, 202440 min

#222: The great debate, Short v Overton captaincy

Strikers duo Matt Short and Jamie Overton are the standout Supercoach players early on in BBL14, so which player deserves the captain's armband this week?Multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams is on deck for a solo show, featuring a cameo from Max Bryden, to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of round 4.06:30 Team news: Edwards concern, Curran gone08:10 Tim v Max: Will cash generation really be that important?17:10 Renegades preview: Is Sutherland a must at high price?23:30 Strikers preview: Hail the Pope28:40 Trade and skipper plans: Short v Overton32:30 Listener questions: Hold or sell Stoinis? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 202438 min

Listener Q+A: King Konstas, is McSweeney a trap?

As Sam Konstas stars for Australia against a rattled Indian attack at the MCG, Supercoaches are asking whether the man he replaced Nathan McSweeney is a must for Supercoach BBL Round 3.In our question and answer podcast, former 41st placed Supercoach Big Bash finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major subscriber dilemmas heading into round 3, while also touching on recent Big Bash team news including Sean Abbott and Hamish McKenzie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 202419 min

#221: Guns galore, but who to prioritise for doubles?

With three teams on the double game week there's guns galore on the table for Supercoaches, so who are the priority pick ups for round 3?Multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams, dual champion Andrew Langley and former winner Thommo Aitken are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of round 3.06:20 Hold or sell Short?11:20 Sixers preview: Hosein's mixed role16:50 Heat preview: Is Bartlett worth splashing for?25:20 Stars preview: Siddle, trap or bargain?30:30 Trade and skipper plans: Maxy v Edwards39:20 Listener questions: Cash in on Owen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 202444 min

Listener Q+A: Sutherland v Edwards, rage trade Webster?

Beau Webster's role disappointed Supercoaches in the opening round, so should we hold tight or stick by the Stars allrounder?In our question and answer podcast, former 41st placed Supercoach Big Bash finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major subscriber dilemmas heading into round 2, while also touching on recent Big Bash team news including Brendan Doggett, Sean Abbott and Glenn Maxwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 202425 min

Cricketer's Playbook: Is Smith an Ashes lock? Ashwin v Kumble

Steve Smith broke a century drought in Brisbane, so is it enough to lock him into Australia's squad for the 2025 Ashes or will he need another score to cement his place?The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they recap the key talking points from the Australia v India third Test, including the concern over Mitch Marsh's lack of bowling and what it means for his future.They debate Marsh's place in the team and compare the careers of the retiring Ravi Ashwin and Anil Kumble.They also partake in Rando's cricket trivia and track all the major tournament's in world cricket to announce their World Team of the Week.03:30 Australia v India: Pressure on Marsh10:30 Ravi Ashwin v Anil Kumble: Who had the better career?16:20 The appeal: Does century lock Smith into Ashes squad?23:00 Big Bash predictions29:30 Rando's cricket trivia: Test cricket big hitters32:30 World team of the week voting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 202443 min

#220: Matty Short dilemma, which Scorchers quick to pick?

Supercoach Big Bash star Matty Short started the season in tough fashion, so is he a must for the Strikers double or is the cash better spent elsewhere?Multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams and former champion Thommo Aitken are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of round 2.09:00 Time to boost or be patient?11:45 Hot topics: Is rookie Konstas a must-have?18:15 Scorchers preview: Rotation risk25:30 Strikers preview: Thornton enters plans38:30 Trade and skipper plans: Short v Overton, Scorchers rotation risk44:20 Listener questions: Pierson v Philippe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 202447 min

Listener Q+A: Tim's final team reveal + Latest BBL news

Will Sutherland boasts the dream Supercoach Big Bash role to start the campaign, but is injury concern too significant to justify steering clear?In our question and answer podcast, former 41st placed Supercoach Big Bash finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major subscriber dilemmas heading into round 1, while also revealing his round 1 team and touching on recent Big Bash team news including Aaron Hardie, Will Sutherland and Glenn Maxwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 202429 min

Cricketer's Playbook: Boland v Hazlewood, Sir Donald Bradman in modern era

Australia v India is squared up with the hosts dominating in Adelaide, Scott Boland stakes his case as pressure hits Rohit Sharma, what would Sir Donald Bradman average in the modern era and our World Team of the Week is announced.The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they recap the key talking points from the Australia v India Test, including a return to form for under pressure Australian batters.They debate what Don Bradman would average in the modern era and also whether Harry Brook is the best player in world cricket on form.They also partake in Rando's cricket trivia and track all the major tournament's in world cricket to announce their World Team of the Week.03:30 The appeal: Rush Hazlewood or stick with Boland? 10:00 Australia v India: Pressure mounts on Rohit Sharma15:40 Root on Brook: Is Englishman the best player in world cricket?19:00 Sheffield Shield run out: Ranking cricket's biggest brain fades25:30 What would Sir Donald Bradman average in modern era30:10 Rando's cricket trivia: Adelaide Oval masters33:30 World team of the week voting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 202445 min

#219: Cheapies special, final round 1 team reveals

Supercoach Big Bash begins this week, with major questions around key players for round 1, flexibilty in coming days will be key to starting in style.In the seventh episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams, dual champion Andrew Langley and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of round 1.07:50 Around the grounds: Maxwell doubt intensifies, hope for Inglis26:00 Cheapie special: Bargain buys in each position42:00 Team reveals: Headaches ahead of tournament opener51:30 Listener questions: Hassan as a sneaky early option? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 202457 min

Cricketer's Playbook: Should Aussies SOS teen prodigy?

Australia's batting woes are on show for all to see, should they call-up 19-year-old prodigy Sam Konstas during the Indian series in an attempt to rescue our top order?The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they preview the key talking points leading into the Australia v India second Test, including the next in line quicks with Josh Hazlewood injured.They debate key factors from England's win over New Zealand, partake in Rando's cricket trivia and track all the major tournament's in world cricket to announce their World XI Team of the Week.00:00 Rando = Stoinis05:10 Australia v India: Boland then who? Does Bumrah need more credit?20:00 The appeal: Should Aussies debut Konstas?29:00 NZ v England: Is Joe Root in same class as Smith, Kohli, Williamson?39:30 Where does Glenn Phillips catch rank among greatest ever?46:00 Rando's cricket trivia: Quickest Aussies to 50 Test wickets51:00 World team of the week voting: Jansen's remarkable spell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4, 20241h 0m

#218: Tim's team reveal, Stars/Hurricanes previews

With injuries and Test selections impacting the Melbourne Stars round 1 squad, has Marcus Stoinis shifted from an avoid to a must-have to begin the Supercoach Big Bash season?In the sixth episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams, dual champion Andrew Langley and the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament.05:30 Anti-POD play: Highly owned players we're avoiding10:30 Tim's team reveal: Going hard at WKP27:15 Melbourne Stars analysis41:00 Hobart Hurricanes analysis44:30 Listener questions: Chohan a sneaky Sixers play? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 202445 min

Cricketer's Playbook: Pick or drop Marnus? World Team of the Week

Australia v India ends in agony for the hosts as questions loom of Marsh and Labuschagne, the IPL auction hands a contract to a 13-year-old prodigy, and our World Team of the Week is announced.The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they recap the key talking points from the Australia v India Test, including Jaiswal's stunning debut Down Under.They also partake in Rando's cricket trivia and track all the major tournament's in world cricket to announce their World Team of the Week.00:00 What is the Cricketer's Playbook podcast?04:50 Australia v India: Jaiswal destined for greatness15:30 The appeal: drop or stick by Marnus Labuschagne26:00 IPL Auction: 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi lands contract 29:50 Rando's cricket trivia: Kohli matches Aussie great39:50 World team of the week voting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 202454 min

#217: Player availability, Strikers/Thunder team previews

West Indian Fabian Allen looms as a key Supercoach selection early on in the tournament, but will he be available for the Strikers to start BBL14?In the fifth episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament.05:20 Player availability: When stars arrive and depart BBL1412:15 Strategy: Cash generation and depth v looping opportunities22:10 Adelaide Strikers analysis39:40 Sydney Thunder analysis49:40 Listener questions: Are we sleeping on D'Arcy Short? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 202455 min

#216: Dual champ's team reveal, Gades'/Scorchers team previews

Matt Short is the best player in Supercoach Big Bash in recent years, but the Supercoach dual champion isn't convinced you need him to start the season.In the fourth episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams, dual champion Andrew Langley and BBL10 champion Thommo Aitken are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament.00:00 Champ v champ04:30 New 'Flex' rule explained + strategy14:30 Dual champion's team reveal29:00 Melbourne Renegades analysis39:00 Perth Scorchers analysis49:40 Listener questions: Is Richardson an avoid? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 202452 min

#215: Fixture analysis, Sixers/Heat team previews

Sydney Sixers star Josh Philippe is heavily owned to start the Supercoach Big Bash season, but is he really worth the gamble early on?In the third episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams, BBL10 champion Thommo Aitken and the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament.00:00 Spy's Fantasy obsession06:30 Fixture analysis: Teams to target/avoid23:10 Brisbane Heat analysis37:10 Anti-POD play: Highly owned players we're avoiding45:00 Sydney Sixers analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 202456 min

#214: Two-time Supercoach BBL champion shares secrets to success

Ever wondered what it takes to become a Supercoach champion? SC Playbook contributor Andrew Langley has done it twice in a row, he reveals his strategies to claiming overall glory, twice.In the second episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams and dual champion Andrew Langley are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament.00:00 Andrew returns for a third title bid06:40 Simple long-term planning holds key to glory19:10 How to differ from the crowd and why it's not always necessary36:10 Structure for picking a starting team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 202442 min

#213: BBL Supercoach beginner's guide + eye catchers, predicted teams

With the opening of Supercoach Big Bash for the upcoming season, we look at the eye catching players following price reveals, drop our predicted teams, while also breaking down the basics of Supercoach to help those fresh to the game find success this year.In the first episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams and former Sydney Sixers media manager Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament.00:00 We're back for BBL14!03:00 What's in store for SC Playbook this season06:30 Basic rules and strategy of Supercoach BBL31:00 Price reveals + predicted teams: SC BBL14 eye catchers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 202450 min

Half-Backed podcast: Injury can't stop King Cleary creating history

Penrith superstar halfback Nathan Cleary looks to be playing with one arm, but injury won't stop the playmaker from creating more history in the grand final against Melbourne.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 to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:02:30 Last week's results: Gap closes ahead of grand final07:50 Sam's grand final preview: Why Storm have finally won him over for title favouritism 13:30 Grand final bets: King Cleary to deliver yet again26:00 Moral of the week: State Cup special to deliver cash to kids footy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 202429 min

Playbook Breakdown: Stat attack, stop Grant, stop Storm, GF blueprints

Harry Grant has evolved into the best hooker in the NRL by a considerable margin, if the Penrith Panthers can shut him down it'll deliver Ivan Cleary a fourth straight NRL premiership.In a special edition SC Playbook grand final podcast, Tim Williams and Random Stats Guy are back to deep dive into the numbers that highlight each team's strength and weakness, allowing them to debate where the opposition will target to claim the 2024 NRL premiership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 202439 min

Half-Backed podcast: Mouth-watering value on superstar Sua'ali'i

Joseph Sua'ali'i is a superstar in the making, and the panel are blown away by his value in week three of NRL finals with a favourable edge match-up.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 to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:03:10 Last week's results: Not troubling the scorers06:40 Finals week three bets: Panthers v Sharks line splits boys21:50 Moral of the week: One away from big donation24:50 Sam's finals week three tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 202429 min

Playbook Breakdown: Stat attack, how to stop Panthers and Storm

Revealing the keys to stopping the Penrith and Melbourne onslaughts, where the Roosters can back themselves to succeed and why Cameron McInnes will be pivotal to a Sharks boilover.In a special edition SC Playbook finals podcast, Tim Williams and Random Stats Guy are back to deep dive into the numbers that highlight every team's strength and weakness, allowing them to debate where the opposition will target to claim victory and stay alive in the NRL title race.00:00 Why we're here, stats are key03:10 Storm v Roosters18:10 Panthers v Sharksy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 202439 min

Playbook Breakdown: NRL finals week two stat attack

Nanai's defensive woes giving the Sharks an easy target, Ramien's availability holds the key to Cowboys game plan, complacency is the Roosters biggest weakness and why the game is set-up for Brooks to capitalise.In a special edition SC Playbook finals podcast, Tim Williams and Random Stats Guy are back to deep dive into the numbers that highlight every team's strength and weakness, allowing them to debate where the opposition will target to claim victory and stay alive in the NRL title race.00:00 Why we're here, stats are key02:40 Sharks v Cowboys19:00 Roosters v Sea Eagles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 202436 min

Half-Backed podcast: Cows flyers won't stop Sharks advancing

The Cowboys edge flyers present plenty of value for punters in week two of NRL finals, but it won't be enough to stop the Sharks advancing to the grand final qualifier according to the boys.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 to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:02:50 Last week's results: Sam closes the gap08:00 How Sam would stop inevitable Storm, Panthers grand final15:30 Finals week two bets: In Val we trust30:40 Moral of the week: Seibold's mind games cost kids32:00 Sam's finals week two tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 202436 min

Beers & Breakevens: Roast of Tim's 2024 team trades

The NRL Supercoach season is over for 2024, so it's time to put the microscope over our teams to see what went right, and most importantly what went wrong, with Tim's year in review.Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to wrap up the year that was in NRL Supercoach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 202454 min

#212: SC Playbook, NRL Supercoach Team of the Year Awards

With the NRL Supercoach season in the bag, it's time to cast our eye to the yearly awards to determine which players stood out above all in our Team of the Year.2020 Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy, 2021's sixth placed finisher Clementine Cassidy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for our yearly awards show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 202432 min

Playbook Breakdown: NRL finals week one stat attack

Turbo may channel Cronk, why Keary can fire without Walker, Newcastle's Ponga reliance, major hurdle to Penrith's four-peat and a left-field solution to Cronulla's Tricky conundrum.In a special edition SC Playbook finals podcast, Tim Williams and Random Stats Guy deep dive into the numbers that highlight every team's strength and weakness, allowing them to debate where the opposition will target to claim victory and stay alive in the title race.00:00 Why we're here, stats are key02:30 Panthers v Roosters16:45 Storm v Sharks34:30 Cowboys v Knights47:00 Bulldogs v Sea Eagles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 202459 min

Half-Backed podcast: Turbo charged week of finals

Tom Trbojevic returns from injury for week one of finals, and the star Sea Eagles fullback is tipped to prove the difference in a blockbuster clash with the Bulldogs.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 to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:03:10 Last week's results: Jimmy's unstoppable model06:30 Finals week one bets: Sharks head start tempts the boys24:20 Moral of the week: Country kids to wait another week27:10 Sam's finals week one tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 202430 min

Beers & Breakevens: Roast of Guru's 2024 team trades

The NRL Supercoach season is over for 2024, so it's time to put the microscope over our teams to see what went right, and most importantly what went wrong, starting with Guru's year in review.Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to wrap up the year that was in NRL Supercoach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 202447 min

#211: SC Playbook, yearly review show

With the NRL Supercoach season wrapped up, we take a look back at how we went, touching on our best and worst trades, while also reflecting on the lessons learnt that we'll take into 2025.Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy, 2021's sixth placed finisher Clementine Cassidy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for our season review show.00:00 Spy's snip08:10 How'd you go? Best/worst trades33:20 What we learned in 202457:10 Proposed rule changes for 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 10, 20241h 4m

Weekly wrap: Hughes, Teddy cap stellar seasons in style

The big guns stood tall in the final round of the NRL Supercoach season, with Jahrome Hughes and James Tedesco putting exclamation marks on stunning years. NRL Supercoach expert Max Bryden takes a look back at Round 27 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the final round of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8, 202441 min

Listener Q+A: Lesson learnt, reevaluating bye period strategy

In the final questions podcast of the season, Tim addresses the key Supercoach talking points of the final round while also reflecting on the year that was, including a revised strategy for the bye-period heading into 2025.In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 27, while also providing his latest trades, captaincy and sit v start plans for the upcoming weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 202431 min

Half-Backed podcast: Knights set for finals footy

Newcastle face the Dolphins for a spot in the top eight, and the crew are unanimous in thinking the Knights are set for finals footy in 2024.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 to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:04:40 Last week's results: Fill ups all round as Manly deliver10:00 Round 27 bets: Knights set for finals footy26:10 Moral of the week: Cudgen Hornets clubhouse29:30 Sam's Round 27 tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 202433 min

The Late Show: Super POD edition, Sivo's day out

Parramatta face the Tigers in 2024 Spoon Bowl, and all the stats point to barnstorming winger Maika Sivo lining up for a haul of tries to end the season.In a special edition of The Late Show, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams and The Rugby League Guru look at the sub 10% owned players that could send your rank soaring if you're willing to take a little gamble to end the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4, 202429 min

Beers & Breakevens: Hail Mary sent to left-field fullbacks

With just one round remaining, a pair of low-ownership fullbacks with favourable match-ups have caught the attention of the panel as they send one final Hail Mary to end the NRL Supercoach season.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 27.The boys analyse the team lists for round 27, with injuries and restings creating ample opportunity for those with trades left up their sleeve.00:00 Completing the treble16:30 Team list analysis: Roosters injuries cause chaos27:00 Tim's stat deep dive: Hail Mary Sivo40:00 Round 27 trades: Super POD fullbacks catch the eye56:15 Captaincy plays: Fun with Fuller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4, 20241h 2m

#210: SC Playbook, surviving the final hurdle

The final round of the NRL Supercoach season has arrived, so which players have the best match-ups to target to help you close out your overall rank in style?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 NRL round 27.The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with injury carnage headlined by Sam Walker, Tom Trbojevic and David Fifita making for a brutal final round of the season.With just one round to play, the boys rank their predicted highest scoring players to help you finish on a high.00:00 A new champion nears...06:00 Team lists: Papy rest creates opportunity at Storm12:30 Highest scoring players to end the season28:50 Rando's stat deep dive: 2024's most improved, biggest regressors37:00 Round 27 trade plans and captains39:00 Questions: Who's the best Walker and Turbo replacements? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 3, 202448 min

Weekly wrap: Walker woes headline chaotic weekend

An injury to highly owned halfback Sam Walker added a somber note on the end of NRL Supercoach head-to-head grand final week, with a few left-field options going large in Round 26.2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams takes a look back at Round 26 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 202435 min

Listener Q+A: Is selling Tommy Turbo lunacy?

Tom Trbojevic is the best player in NRL Supercoach as it stands, but there's a serious case to sell the Manly superstar to finish the season.In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 26, while also providing his latest trades, captaincy and sit v start plans for the upcoming weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 202421 min