Proving a hard position to fill, do we bite the bullet and pay up for a proven gun at five-eighth, or gamble on finding value elsewhere to start the NRL Supercoach season? In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach 2024, also providing some insights into his starting squad and what he's looking out for during the trial period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 08, 2024•35 min
Paying top dollar for Greg Marzhew at CTW goes against almost every guideline when starting a new NRL Supercoach season, but is the rampaging Knights winger too hard to ignore? In our third positional analysis of the year, we discuss the centre-wing spot for NRL Supercoach 2024, debating every major option, including which top priced gun is actually worth splashing the cash for. Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you n...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Could Jeremy Marshall-King surpass Harry Grant as the best hooker in Supercoach, and is he the best option to start the season with at No.9? In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, Bulldogs director and Quantium CEO Adam Driussi and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the third show of the NRL Supercoach 2024 pre-season. The boys reveal their team structure for round 1 of the NRL Supercoach 2024 season, including where they're spending big and w...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Despite carrying the bat for Australia, should Steve Smith have farmed more strike in the dying stages in Brisbane, and is the West Indies revival a reality or simply a pipe dream? In SC Playbook's newest podcast, founder Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Canberra Comets nuffie Hammy Goodman to take a look at the major talking points from the week in cricket. They also wrap up the week in international cricket, naming their World XI team judged by individual ...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In our second positional analysis of the year, we discuss the fullback spot for NRL Supercoach 2024, debating the elite class of options including Tom Trbojevic, Kalyn Ponga, Reece Walsh and the bargain priced Ryan Papenhuyzen. Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams. *Structuring your No.1 slot *Is Ponga a must-have? *Do we overlook tough draw for freak Walsh? *Is Papenhuyzen worth the ri...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 1 min
With a concerning injury history in recent years many are scared off Tom Trbojevic, but is it clouding just how much of a Supercoach star the Sea Eagles fullback really is? In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the second show of the NRL Supercoach 2024 pre-season. *Our locked in players for round 1 *Early cheapie insights *Knights preview: KP or bust? *Titans preview: Lock in little Presto? *Anti-POD pla...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In our first positional analysis of the year, we discuss the hooking spot for NRL Supercoach 2024, debating whether Harry Grant is a must-have or if it's worth finding value elsewhere?Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams.*Structuring your No.9 slot*Grant or bust?*Can Marshall-King hit elite tier?*Where does the best value play sit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Nicho Hynes starts the year at almost one million dollars as the most expensive player in the game, can you risk starting the NRL Supercoach season without him? In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the first show of the NRL Supercoach 2024 pre-season. *SC Playbook returns for 2024 *What we learned from last season *Broncos preview: Is Haas worth the cash? *Raiders preview: Cheapies galore in the Capital ...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Tim and Ru are back on deck for 2024 live from the CBA Centre of Excellence, getting into their pre-season NRL Supercoach analysis, starting with their first picked player for Round 1.Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams.*What we learned last Supercoach season*New approaches to 2024 season*Players to catch our eye: Is Ponga worth the cash? Is Kikau cheap for good reason? Hosted on Acast...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 19 min
The final round of the Supercoach Big Bash season is upon us, giving the defending champion a chance to reflect on what he's taken from this year's tournament.BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams and dual defending winner Andrew Langley discuss Round 9 of Supercoach BBL.*Andrew's lessons learned from Supercoach BBL13*Dissecting Andrew's most pivotal moments of the season*Thunder deep dive: Is Warner worth the gamble?*Round 9 trade and skipper plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Jan 14, 2024•31 min
Did Australia make the right decision to promote veteran Steve Smith up the batting order, or is it a short-sighted fix that's destined for future failure?In SC Playbook's newest podcast, founder Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Canberra Comets nuffie Hammy Goodman to take a look at the major talking points from the week in cricket.Former New Zealand Test cricket and commentator Simon Doull also makes a cameo to analyse the recent IPL auction.They also wrap ...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Tom Curran's absence for the remainder of the Big Bash will shake-up the Sydney Sixers line-up, with allrounder Jack Edwards set to benefit for the remaining rounds of Supercoach BBL.In our question and answer podcast, former Sydney Sixers media manager and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into BBL Supercoach Round 8, touching on his final trades, captains and plenty more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 11, 2024•23 min
The penultimate round of the Supercoach season delivers no teams on doubles or byes, meaning it's time to set sights on the single game week stars to help deliver BBL13 glory.BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden discuss Round 8 of Supercoach BBL.*Thunder deep dive: Bancroft Test snub a win for Supercoach*Single game week targets: Hosein's timely Gades' arrival*Round 8 trade and skipper plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Jan 10, 2024•53 min
With three teams on the triple game round, and plenty of flat batting decks ahead, which Big Bash ball strikers should we invest in?BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams, dual defending champion Andrew Langley and the SC Spy discuss Round 7 of Supercoach BBL13.*Champion's approach: Dual winner's run home tactics*Hurricanes deep dive: Is Wade worth the gamble?*Heat deep dive: Munro v McSweeney*Scorchers deep dive: Is it too late to add another Perth gun?*Round 7 trade and skipper plans*Listen...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr
You can make a case for almost the entire playing XI at the Perth Scorchers for their upcoming double-double game rounds, so who are the priority buys?In our question and answer podcast, BBL11 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into BBL Supercoach Round 6, touching on his final trades, captains and plenty more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 03, 2024•28 min
Is Beau Webster worth the cash after a 0 point score and which Scorchers players are worth loading up on ahead of a dream Supercoach Big Bash draw?BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams, former champion Thommo Aitken and 14th placed finisher Michael Fisher discuss Round 5 and 6 of Supercoach BBL13.*Stars deep dive: Buy or avoid Webster?*Scorchers deep dive: Ranking the bowling contingent*Strikers deep dive: Is Short really worth $300k?*Round 5 and 6 trade and skipper plans*Listener questions:...
Dec 29, 2023•50 min
Two Englishmen have set the Big Bash alive so far, so which player is the priority trade target out of Jamie Overton and Tall Paul Walter?BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by the SC Spy to discuss Round 4 of Supercoach BBL13.*Draw analysis: Caution on selling Scorchers*Thunder deep dive - Is Sams back to being a must-have?*Pom special: Overton or Walter the priority?*Round 4 trade and skipper plans*Listener questions: How many Thunder bats are too many? Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Dec 26, 2023•36 min
With the Stars and Renegades on the Supercoach round 3 double, do we load up on the Melbourne contingent, or plan ahead with some Sydney Thunder talent?In our question and answer podcast, BBL11 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into BBL Supercoach Round 3, touching on his final trades, captains and plenty more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 23, 2023•24 min
Matt Short is the best player in Supercoach as it stands, but at a huge price on the Supercoach bye in round 3, do we hold or sell the Strikers all-rounder?BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by dual reigning champion Andrew Langley and BBL09 winner Thommo Aitken to discuss Round 3 of Supercoach BBL13.*What champ’s have altered about their Supercoach approach so far*Renegades deep dive - Pay up for de Kock?*Stars deep dive - What’s doing with Big Stoin?*Round 3 trade and skipper ...
Dec 21, 2023•48 min
Who replaces David Warner for Australia? Big Aussie pay day at the IPL auction. Is there a wicket-keeper putting pressure on Alex Carey?In SC Playbook's newest podcast, founder Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Canberra Comets nuffie Hammy Goodman to take a look at the major talking points from the week in cricket.They also wrap up the week in international cricket, naming their World XI team judged by individual performance, and voting on the 3-2-1 for our H...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr
Is Matty Short an absolute must at $244k, and which bowlers are most likely to figure in both games of the Adelaide Strikers double game round?In our question and answer podcast, BBL11 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into BBL Supercoach Round 2, touching on his final trades, captains and plenty more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2023•20 min
With question marks over the line-up of the Adelaide Strikers for the round 2 double, who can we safely lock into our Supercoach squads?BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by former 14th placed finisher Michael Fisher to discuss Round 2 of Supercoach BBL13.*Round 1 learnings - Sutherland's key role, Swepson to bank cash*Strikers deep dive - Can Lynn replicate Munro heroics?*Super POD - Sub 5% ownership pick*Round 2 trade and skipper plans*Listener questions: Dare we anti-POD Matt...
Dec 15, 2023•55 min
With uncertainty around the roster and rain likely to impact a key fixture, do we need to rethink how many Brisbane Heat players we start with this Supercoach BBL season?In our question and answer podcast, BBL11 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into BBL Supercoach Round 1, touching on his final team plans, captains and plenty more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 07, 2023•22 min
We've arrived at Supercoach BBL Round 1, and with five teams starting on the double game and the unpredictable Heat on the triple, it may be the hardest week for captaincy selection we'll face this season.BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden to discuss Round 1 of Supercoach BBL13.*Updated team news ahead of opening round*Team reveals + full selection analysis*Expert's voice: Tim's BBL13 predictions*Round 1 captaincy debate*Listener quest...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 14 min
The dual Supercoach Big Bash champion is on deck for a full team reveal, delving into why he's selected each player to begin the new season.BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by reigning champion Andrew Langley and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden to discuss Supercoach BBL13.*Andrew's team reveal + full selection analysis*Expert's voice: Maxy's BBL13 predictions*Brisbane Heat preview: Is triple game week a trap?*Adelaide Strikers preview: Can you start with Matty Short? ...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 10 min
The all-important cheapies have been ranked for the new Supercoach season, with an Adelaide Striker coming from the clouds to top the list of Round 1 bargain buys.BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and the SC Spy to discuss Supercoach BBL13.*Has shorter season impacted approach to team pick?*Cheapie deep dive: Bargain buys to target and avoid*Melbourne Stars preview: Can Big Stoin bounce back?*Sydney Thunder preview: Who's starting wit...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 16 min
The dream draw, a stacked roster, Supercoach guns galore, who are the priority recruits from the Renegades who start the season as the most in-demand outfit?BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by SC Playbook's newest contributor, dual defending champion Andrew Langley and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden to discuss Supercoach BBL13.*International availability: Player movements*Melbourne Renegades preview: Start or avoid de Kock?*Hobart Hurricanes preview: McDermott too ch...
Nov 23, 2023•52 min
Despite injury and resting concerns, do we pay the big bucks for Jhye Richardson and is the rollercoaster Josh Philippe worth the gamble early on in the Supercoach Big Bash season?Supercoach experts Max Bryden and the SC Spy reveal the teams to target and avoid early on in BBL13 based on fixtures, and begin our team previews, starting with the Scorchers and Sixers.*Fixture analysis: Teams to load up on early*Sydney Sixers preview: Will Kerr even get named?*Perth Scorcher preview: Can Hardie do i...
Nov 15, 2023•50 min
To find out what it takes to win Supercoach Big Bash, twice, we get inside the mind of the only man to achieve the rare feat.BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by SC Playbook's newest contributor, dual defending champion Andrew Langley, who reveals his strategies for claiming overall glory.*What's in store for SC Playbook this summer?*Becoming the first person to claim repeat Supercoach titles*Strategy for success: All in on double game weeks, playing the draw, wicket-keeper hea...
Nov 02, 2023•48 min
It's NRL grand final week, and the boys are unanimous that the Penrith Panthers will create history on Sunday, so much so that there's value to be found in the decider against the Brisbane Broncos.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:- Sam's NRL grand final preview- Lock of the week- Value bet- Hail Mary play- Clive Churchill ...
Sep 28, 2023•31 min
