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SC Playbook

Tim Williamsscplaybook.com.au
SC Playbook aims to provide expert NRL Supercoach, Rugby League and Cricket insights and analysis across all formats. SuperCoach experts, past overall champions and footy stars combine to deliver daily content throughout the season. You can also find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify at SC Playbook.

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Episodes

Episode 147: SC Playbook, bye period strength of schedule

Deep diving into the best and worst draws across the NRL Supercoach bye period, and question marks around key Round 11 cheapies.On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.- Team list analysis: Crossland bonus, Moses out- Bye period strength of schedule - Hot topics - Issues around cheapies Te Whare, Bula and Feagai- Trades and skippers, Round 11- Listener questions: R...

May 09, 20231 hr 2 min

Weekly wrap: Season defining call around Moses and Cleary

Nathan Cleary once again reigns supreme, as Mitch Moses struggles in what may be one of the most defining trade calls of 2023.In our newest podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at Round 10 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 07, 202359 min

Round 10: Listener Q+A, hold or sell underperforming CTW guns?

With the likes of To'o, Holmes, Marzhew, Garrick and other centre/wing guns hitting a wall, is it time to cut ties?In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 10, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 04, 202329 min

The Half-Backed podcast: Broncos to rediscover their magic at Suncorp

The boys like the Broncos to bounce back emphatically in Magic Round, and Nathan Cleary to silence any doubters of the Panthers in 2023.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. This week:- Lock of the week- Value bet- Hail Mary play- Punters head-to-head- Sam's Round 10 NRL tips + analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

May 04, 202334 min

Beers & Breakevens Rd 10: Time to sell Cleary?

Set to leak mass cash, carrying injury, and Origin looming, do we dare sell Nathan Cleary ahead of NRL Magic Round?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 - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 03, 20231 hr 26 min

Episode 146: SC Playbook, ranking the electric Eels

How do we navigate the tricky bye period, and who are the priority Eels players to pick up with their dream draw?On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.- Team list analysis: Garrick's stocks rise- Bye planning, strategy and numbers- Ranking the Eels buys, and how many is too many to own?- Hot topics - Is Bula a must? Do we finally sell a leaking Walsh?- Trade...

May 02, 20231 hr 17 min

Weekly Wrap: Forgive us J'maine, Peach's blast from the past

Apologies for the sell J'maine, we want you back, ASAP, and Tyrone Peachey is back on the radar.In our newest podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at Round 9 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 202348 min

The Half-Backed podcast: Wighton's statement, Broncos litmus test

Jack Wighton to show his class after a week in the headlines, and we're about to find out just how good Brisbane are in 2023.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. This week:- Lock of the week- Value bet- Hail Mary play- Punters head-to-head- Sam's Round 9 NRL tips + analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 28, 202331 min

Round 9: Listener Q+A, Cleary doubts create captain carnage

Cleary, Turbo and Turuva in doubt, Melbourne on the bye, and Nicho playing in the opening game has made for a chaotic week for Supercoaches, so how do we respond to the uncertainty?In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 9, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 27, 202335 min

Episode 145: SC Playbook, are you seriously making those trades?

It looms as the hardest round of the Supercoach season so far, so how do we handle the crisis around hooker and front-row?On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Quantium CEO Adam Driussi wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.- Team list analysis: Turbo named, shock Tago replacement- Dealing with drama at hooker and front-row- Hot topics - Is Sloan a trap? Fullback issues- Trades and skippers, Round 9- Listener questions: Lane v Matter...

Apr 26, 20231 hr 5 min

Beers & Breakevens Rd 9: Is this the hardest round so far?

With Melbourne on the bye, Payne Haas suspended, and injury and resting concerns across multiple teams, Supercoaches are facing the hardest round of 2023.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 - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 202359 min

Weekly Wrap: Load on Bunnies, issues on Eels Supercoach contingent

Do we pay up for Latrell Mitchell despite Origin looming? Despite Parramatta's great bye coverage, don't overcommit to their Supercoach players. In our newest podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at Round 8 (so far) with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 202341 min

Round 8: Listener Q+A, chill out on the boosts!

Do we need to use a final boost for Garrick and Manu? Is it viable to play Schuster at five-eighth this week?In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 8, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 202327 min

The Half-Backed podcast: Eels upset, all aboard the Marzhew train

The boys are all in on an Eels ambush against the ladder leading Broncos, while Greg Marzhew looks primed for some meat against the struggling Cowboys.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. This week:- Lock of the week- Value bet- Hail Mary play- Punters head-to-head- Sam's Round 8 NRL tips + analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Apr 20, 202335 min

Beers & Breakevens Rd 8: Captaincy conundrum, enter the Eels

Nicho Hynes v Tommy Turbo v Joey Manu as elite captaincy options arise, and is it time to eye the Eels with a great bye period schedule?Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and Matty the Waterboy - filling in for the Rugby League Guru - together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 20231 hr

Episode 144: SC Playbook, Manu v Garrick

Can owners hold Kiraz, and who's the higher priority out of Manu and Garrick?On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and the SC Spy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.- Team list analysis: Manu to halves, Grant boost- Supercoach relevant Origin players to hold/sell long-term- Hot topics - All eyes on the Eels- Trades and skippers, Round 8- Listener questions: Is Haas a must? Dare we sell Walsh? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Apr 18, 20231 hr 8 min

Weekly Wrap: 2RF blown open as old guns show class

Eli Katoa falls short of keeper status, as Ryan Matterson and David Fifita show their class as the second-row Supercoach slot opens up.In our newest podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at Round 7 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 202339 min

The Half-Backed podcast: Panthers to pounce, Cowboys bounce back

The boys like the look of a few key Panthers match-ups against the Knights, and the Cowboys to return to winning ways in New Zealand.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. This week:- Lock of the week- Value bet- Hail Mary play- Punters head-to-head Olympian edition- Sam's Round 7 NRL tips + analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Apr 13, 202334 min

Round 7: Listener Q+A, which cheapie holds the key to cash?

As we desperately seek cash for Hynes, Cleary, Munster and co, we're constantly running into red flags around every option, so who's the best pick to earn some bank?In our brand new question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 7, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 13, 202330 min

Beers & Breakevens: Which 5/8 is the priority trade in?

In this week's edition, the deep dive highlights the scores required in different circumstances to utilise the vice-captain loophole, while we also assess the gun five-eighth crop, team list analysis, sit v starts, and plenty more.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 - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 12, 20231 hr 11 min

Episode 143: SC Playbook, centre-wing power rankings

In a stacked field of high ceiling players, which centre-wings should we prioritise to get into our teams?On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the SC Spy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.- Team list analysis: Meaney out, Munster fullback impact- CTW power rankings- Hot topics - Munster v Cody v Brown- Trades and skippers, Round 7- Listener questions: When do we look into byes? Ryan Matterson time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Apr 11, 20231 hr 16 min

Round 6: Listener Q+A, is Hosking really a must?

Zac Hosking looks a must, but is it really worth trading a strongly performing player for him? In our brand new question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 6, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 202324 min

The Half-Backed podcast: Bunnies to feast on Easter NRL action

The boys like South Sydney to get the job done well against an injury hit Bulldogs on the short turnaround for the Easter clash.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. This week:- Lock of the week- Value bet- Hail Mary play- Sam's Round 6 NRL tips + analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 06, 202339 min

Beers & Breakevens: Vital bye planning tips, FRF cheapies

In this week's edition, the deep dive highlights the importance of bye-planning and how you can get caught out, while we also assess the front-row forward cheapie crop, team list analysis, sit v starts, and plenty more.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 - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 05, 20231 hr 23 min

Episode 142: SC Playbook, time to sell Hopgoat?

Do we sell a benched J'maine Hopgood or hold through Origin, and what's the solution to the five-eighth issues?On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Bulldogs Director Adam Driussi wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.- Team list analysis: Hosking boost, Manu's No.1- True player ownership: Miller owners reign supreme- Point of difference player we're eyeing- Hot topics - Marzhew in beast mode, too late for Walsh and Preston?- Trades and skippers,...

Apr 04, 20231 hr 4 min

The Half-Backed podcast: Penrith's right side, strong side

The boys back Penrith's right edge to have a day out against Canberra, and the data gives a huge push towards the unders line in 2023.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. This week:- Lock of the week- Value bet- Hail Mary play- Sam's Round 5 NRL tips + analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 30, 202331 min

Round 5: Listener Q+A, Schuster scratching impact

With one of the week's most traded in players Josh Schuster a reported late out for Manly, how do Supercoaches respond, reverse trade immediately or bank the cash to recruit a gun such as Reuben Garrick or Nicho Hynes?In our brand new question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 5, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts, captains and trade changes. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Mar 30, 202323 min

Beers & Breakevens: A lesson in Supercoach history

In this week's edition, our stat's that caught the eye highlight Nicho's stunning return (apology included) and Zac Hosking's elite output, while the deep dive gives a lesson on trusting Supercoach history.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 - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 29, 20231 hr 11 min

Episode 141: SC Playbook, shifting focus from cash cows to guns?

Do we start to focus on points over cash generation yet, and do we buy Nicho Hynes now or after the Sharks bye?On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and the SC Spy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.- Team list analysis: Tohu named, Hosking firms for 80- Proof that rank isn't everything early - Now or next week for Nicho?- Hot topics - Is Schuster a must? Too late for Walsh?- Trades and skippers, Round 5- Listener questions: Sharks PO...

Mar 28, 20231 hr 16 min

The Half-Backed podcast: Garrick the moral or model?

Reuben Garrick is primed for a field day, while the Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles clash divides the boys around who covers the line.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. This week:- Lock of the week- Value bet- Hail Mary play- Sam's Round 4 NRL tips + analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 22, 202329 min
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