It's Canberra Raiders old boy's day down in the capital, and the ladder leaders are set to put on a show against an Eels side with both eyes already on 2026. 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 Jimmy Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week: 00:00 Eyes on Croker for old boy's day in the capital 02:00 Round 19 ...
Jul 17, 2025•22 min
Dane Gagai is the Newcastle Knights new fullback, so is he the man Supercoaches need to target for the run home? In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 20 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2025•28 min
With a full round of NRL games back on the cards, the decision to sit and start gun players begins to plague Supercoaches, starting this week with Mark Nawaqanitawase after a rare down week. 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.
Jul 16, 2025•18 min
Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards could be the man to benefit from Nathan Cleary's resting, so do Supercoaches lock in the No.1 with potential goal-kicking duties? 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 20. They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 20 team lists, with Sandon Smith again a shock omission at the Roosters and concern rising over a missing Papenh...
Jul 16, 2025•59 min
Scott Boland's stunning 110 year record has put doubt over Nathan Lyon's spot for the Ashes, while England's spirit of cricket has again been questioned in their fiery third Test win over India. The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden who are on deck to look at the world in cricket. 01:50 Australia v West Indies: Boland and Starc create history, opening woes continue 17:00 England v India: Spirit of cricket under question ...
Jul 16, 2025•29 min
The NRL Supercoach 2025 run home has been thrown into chaos, with Ryan Papenhuyzen unavailable once again along with hugely popular target Nathan Cleary. In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the high-flying SC Spy in 185th overall and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 20. The crew look at team list Tuesday, with a host of big name players unavailable in a tricky week for Supercoaches. They look back on the major...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 17 min
The Round 20 edition of the Early Mail podcast is here to bring you all the expected squads for Round 20 of the 2025 NRL Season. We take a look at whether Dylan Brown or Lachlan Galvin will play first grade this year, and where Turbo might line up for the Sea Eagles. 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 dr...
Jul 14, 2025•32 min
A devastating injury to Knights back-rower Dylan Lucas has Supercoaches on the lookout for a replacement, so is the best option a super low-ownership backline beast in teammate Bradman Best? 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.
Jul 13, 2025•32 min
The New Zealand Warriors have lost their past two, but a return home to Auckland is set the see them flex their muscle and feast on the Tigers. 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 Jimmy Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week: 00:00 Origin recap: Sam's take on struggling Cleary and Dearden's masterclass 12:30...
Jul 10, 2025•31 min
The NRL Supercoach hooking spot is the talking point of Round 19, who are the best alternate options outside of Connor Watson and Harry Grant for those looking for differential picks? In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 19 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 10, 2025•27 min
The NRL Supercoach hooking position is as chaotic as ever this week, to solve the headache do we lock in Harry Grant or Connor Watson for the run home? Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams heading into round 19. They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 19 team lists, with sharp-shooter Tanah Boyd emerging as a potential buy at the Warriors. Tim also drops his Supercoach s...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 5 min
The NRL Supercoach 2025 run home starts now, so do we rush to grab the likes of Nathan Cleary and Payne Haas post Origin or let the dust settle for another round? In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Chairman Adam Driussi, the high-flying SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 19. The crew look at team list Tuesday, with Sammy Walker's return resulting in the axing of Sandon S...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Australia claimed victory in the second Test against the West Indies but the opening batsmen headaches intensified, so who are the options putting pressure on Sam Konstas for the end of year Ashes? The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy who are on deck to look at the world in cricket. 00:00 Tumbling records has Rando in heaven 02:00 Australia v West Indies: Konstas struggles, who are the replacement opti...
Jul 08, 2025•36 min
The Round 19 edition of the Early Mail podcast is here to bring you all the expected squads for the last Minor Origin impacted round for the 2025 season. The Chooks could welcome back Sam Walker this week with serious impacts for SuperCoaches out there who own Sandon Smith. 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...
Jul 07, 2025•29 min
The final major bye round is over, and it was a few major point of differences that separated the best in NRL Supercoach as we near the run to finals. 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.
Jul 06, 2025•22 min
Jason Saab is a try-scoring star, and the introduction of Tom Trbojevic inside him is set to see the star winger add plenty more to his growing tally this season. 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: 01:40 Round 17 results: Jimmy's back with a bang 05:00 NRL Round 18 bets: Papy's in Town 11:30 Morale ...
Jul 03, 2025•18 min
A poor five round Supercoach average has put question marks over Ryan Papenhuyzen as a season-long keeper, so could we go against the Storm flyer for the run home? In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 18 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 03, 2025•42 min
Raiders flyer Kaeo Weekes is a man in demand this week, but the rollercoaster ride of volatile scoring puts risk around the NRL Supercoach purchase. 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.
Jul 02, 2025•17 min
Sydney Roosters recruit Mark Nawaqanitawase is the centre of attention for Supercoaches this week, but is he a final team keeper for the run home? Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams heading into round 18. They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 18 team lists, with a Roosters reshuffle to impact Mark Nawaqanitawase. Tim also drops his Supercoach stat deep dive, looking ...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 6 min
The Bulldogs back-row NRL Supercoach pair of Viliame Kikau and Jacob Preston are major targets this week, so which strike-forward is the better buy? In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams and the high-flying SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 18. The crew look at team list Tuesday, with cheapies dropping at the right time with the third major bye round incoming. They take a look at their short-term planni...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Australian allrounder Cameron Green is the latest player to take the coveted number three spot in the batting order, but after four failures is it the right call to persist? The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy who are on deck to look at the world in cricket. 00:00 Lyon palms off Aussie team song 02:30 Australia v West Indies: Green's top order woes continue 17:40 England v India: Stunning numbers expo...
Jul 01, 2025•30 min
The Round 18 edition of the Early Mail podcast is here to bring you all the expected squads for the last Major Origin impacted round for the 2025 season. The depth of the Dragons and Tigers will be seriously tested with multiple injuries hitting both squads and creating some juicy SuperCoach impacts for their opposition. 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 ...
Jun 30, 2025•23 min
Scott Drinkwater went gangbusters to cap off round 17, with the week's most popular skipper putting on a masterclass against the Titans on the Gold Coast. 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.
Jun 29, 2025•29 min
Alex Johnston is closing in on rugby league's try-scoring record, and the gap is only going to tighten when the Rabbitohs head to Suncorp Stadium to face the Dolphins. 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 Jimmy Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week: 01:40 Round 16 results: Tim enters the green 05:20 NRL Roun...
Jun 26, 2025•27 min
Reece Walsh has stormed into Supercoach form with big scores on return from injury, do we roll the dice on the flamboyant flyer at the Broncos? In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 17 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2025•30 min
Jacob Preston was among the best 2RFs to start the NRL Supercoach season prior to suspension, should we be giving him more attention for the Bulldogs run home? 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.
Jun 25, 2025•15 min
Manly's backline reshuffle will have huge Supercoach ramifications for several players, with Reuben Garrick set to thrive on his return to the wing. 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 17. They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 17 team lists, with popular trade-in Hudson Young a devastating out for new owners. Tim also drops his Supercoach stat deep ...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 13 min
The NRL Supercoach hooking position has under-whelmed in season 2025, with highly owned players out is it time to turn to the tried and tested Harry Grant? In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the high-flying SC Spy, 2021's sixth-placed finisher Clementine Cassidy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 17. The crew look at team list Tuesday, with Tommy Trbojevic's move to centre set to have massive Supercoach ram...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr
The latest cycle of cricket's World Test Championship has begun, with Australia starting their new campaign with fresh talent in Sam Konstas headlining a new-look squad against the West Indies. The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy who are on deck to look at the world in cricket. 00:00 Are we rooting for India or England? 03:50 Australia v West Indies: Konstas heads new-look Aussie order 17:00 Big Bash ...
Jun 24, 2025•32 min
The Round 17 edition of the Early Mail podcast is here to bring in the Lehi era at Manly. The Eels have also lost two starters at the judiciary and Nathan Cleary and Payne Haas are set to play despite managing injuries. We also drop our best Draft waiver picks ahead of Round 17 to help you cover the next Major bye round. 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 ...
Jun 23, 2025•36 min
