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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

Weekly wrap: Ponga injury blows fullback slot wide open

Injury may sideline superstar Knight Kalyn Ponga, so which player from a stellar field of fullbacks looms as the best replacement next week? 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy takes a look back at Round 7 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 202451 min

Listener Q+A: Te Maire leads trio of Wahs spine buys

With a soft draw incoming, a trio of Warriors stars have rocketed into NRL Supercoach buy contention ahead of Round 7, headlined by playmaker Te Maire Martin. In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 7, 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....

Apr 18, 202432 min

Half-Backed podcast: Warriors brutal reality check for Red V

They're playing away from home, but are the New Zealand Warriors preparing to hand the in-form Dragons a harsh reality check in Wollongong? The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week: 01:30 Last week's results: Hughesy's near perfect round, Tim's cowardly confession 08:00 Round 7 b...

Apr 18, 202433 min

The Late Show: Rapid fire Qs, are we sleeping on Gagai?

Remarkably consistent, with one of the best work-rates in NRL Supercoach, are we sleeping on Dane Gagai with a soft run incoming for the Knights? 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.

Apr 17, 202411 min

Beers & Breakevens: Marzhew's switch just ain't right

Supercoach gun Greg Marzhew returned from injury on the opposite edge for the Knights, and the shift may mean bad news for his point scoring potential. 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 7. The boys analyse the team lists for round 7, with popular FRF cheapies Xavier Willison and Sam Hughes handed boosts. 00:00 Finding form as boys go neck and neck 11:50 Team list analysis: ...

Apr 17, 20241 hr 11 min

#190: SC Playbook, all aboard the Gus Bus?

Former NRL Supercoach gun Angus Crichton is returning to his best, so is he a must-have this week with a stack of strong buy candidates? In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dezzy Creek, Random Stats Guy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL round 7. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Zac Lomax shifted back to centre, and two old cheapies re-emerging, but not where we want them. They also d...

Apr 16, 20241 hr 12 min

Weekly wrap: Blore headlines 2RF mid-range gold mine

Shawn Blore, Angus Crichton and Kai Pearce-Paul are leading the pack of second-row mid-range options emerging after an enthralling weekend of Supercoach action. 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 6 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 202449 min

Listener Q+A: Cleary injury setback frees cash for flyers

With news of Nathan Cleary's return from injury likely delayed, two star flyers with soft draws have come into calculations with the extra cash to play with. In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 6, 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....

Apr 11, 202435 min

Half-Backed podcast: Tensions flare as Eels v Cowboys divides panel

The panel get heated as the Eels v Cowboys clash divides opinion, with hugely contrasting views as to who will take the points in Round 6. The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week: 02:00 Last week's results: Sam's bounces back to form 06:50 Round 6 bets: Ominous Storm warning in ...

Apr 11, 202431 min

The Late Show: Rapid fire Qs, has Lane Train derailed?

Shaun Lane is one of the highest owned players to begin the Supercoach season, so after a poor start is it time to sell or is the Eels back-rower worth persisting with? 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.

Apr 10, 202410 min

Beers & Breakevens: Lomax's irresistible case to invest

The Dragons might be struggling, which is what makes Zac Lomax's early season numbers even more remarkable as he pushes his case as an NRL Supercoach buy. 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 6. The boys analyse the team lists for round 6, with Dylan Brown a chance to thrive with his new halves partner. 00:00 Guru's missed opportunity 19:30 Team list analysis: Sharks cheapie l...

Apr 10, 20241 hr 3 min

#189: SC Playbook, who's the best fullback partner for Ponga?

Kalyn Ponga is back to his Supercoach best, but in a blistering field of fullback options, who's the best player to partner the reigning Dally M winner? In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dezzy Creek, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL round 6. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with last week's most popular purchase dropped, and fullback Joey Manu bec...

Apr 09, 20241 hr 12 min

Weekly wrap: Black Friday sends Supercoach into meltdown

The Bulldogs win over the Roosters may prove season defining with a host of major Supercoach players impacted by injury, meanwhile the race for fullback supremacy heated up once again. 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams takes a look back at Round 5 eyeing off all the key Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 07, 202436 min

Half-Backed podcast: Knights to slay Dragons in the wet

The Dragons have found some form, the Knights are out of sync, but that's all set to change in forecasted wild conditions in Newcastle, The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, 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: Historic week for the podcast 05:40 Round 5 bets: The Charnze effect on Wah...

Apr 04, 202425 min

Listener Q+A: Wet weather drowns Supercoach plans

With heavy rainfall forecast to impact a number of NRL fixtures this week, Supercoaches need to rethink their strategies in a number of different ways. In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 5, 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....

Apr 03, 202432 min

The Late Show: Rapid fire Qs, time for Harry Grant?

With popular hookers peaking in price, and Harry Grant dropping in value, is it time to pick up the best No.9 in NRL Supercoach? 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.

Apr 03, 202411 min

Beers & Breakevens: Turbo, Burbo troubles plaguing Supercoaches

Stars of the early NRL Supercoach season, is it time to part ways with Tom and Ben Trbojevic with Manly slipping out of form? 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 5. The boys analyse the team lists for round 5, with former NRL Supercoach gun Angus Crichton catching the eye after being named to start for the Roosters. 00:00 About Even league heating up 14:00 Team list analysis:...

Apr 03, 202459 min

#188: SC Playbook, sell May at your own peril

Underperforming Penrith centre Taylan May is the most traded out player in NRL Supercoach this week, but is it really a smart move? In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy are on deck for NRL Supercoach round 5. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with the Bulldogs giving Supercoaches two gifts, including a big minute role for Josh Curran. They also reveal their short and long-term plans mov...

Apr 02, 20241 hr 6 min

Weekly wrap: Ponga sinks sad sellers in NZ

After being sold by the masses, Newcastle Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga went big in New Zealand to hurt his doubters on the Easter Weekend of NRL action. 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 4 eyeing off all the key Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 01, 202456 min

Listener Q+A: Why you can wait on Val Holmes

Valentine Holmes is hot property for NRL Supercoaches ahead of the Easter weekend, but with so many pressing trades can it wait another week? In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 4, 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....

Mar 28, 202440 min

Half-Backed podcast: Latrell doubters to pay in Easter miracle

After a week of heavy criticism, South Sydney and Latrell Mitchell will come out and put on a show against the Bulldogs according to the panel. The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week: 04:20 Last week's results: Jimmy seeing green 08:30 Round 4 bets: Why are Raiders roughies? 22...

Mar 28, 202431 min

The Late Show: Rapid fire Qs, chasing Dom Young's points

Roosters recruit Dom Young went huge last week, so is he a must-have or is it a case of chasing last week's points? 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.

Mar 27, 202413 min

Beers & Breakevens: Sky's the limit for RTS at fullback

New Zealand Warriors star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck shifts to fullback this week, how big can the Kiwi gun go in the No.1 role? 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 4. The boys analyse the team lists for round 4, with injuries opening the door for plenty of Supercoach opportunties. 00:00 Guru on cloud nine 04:20 Team list analysis: Another tick for Terrell 28:20 Supercoach opportuni...

Mar 27, 20241 hr 1 min

#187: SC Playbook, an injury crisis for the ages

Nathan Cleary headlines a devastating list of injuries to popular NRL Supercoach players, so who is the best replacement for the champion Penrith halfback? In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek, the SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL Supercoach round 4. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with injuries decimating Supercoach squads at a rate we may never before have witnessed this early in the...

Mar 26, 20241 hr 21 min

Weekly wrap: Api handed keys to Tigers kingdom

With Benji Marshall handing Api Koroisau the keys to the Tigers attack in 2024, can he propel himself into the elite tier of NRL Supercoach hookers? 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 3 eyeing off all the key Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 202451 min

Listener Q+A: Can rejuvenated Brooks become a keeper?

Luke Brooks is thriving in life at Brookvale, so can he become an NRL Supercoach keeper at five-eighth this 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 3, 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.

Mar 21, 202432 min

Half-Backed podcast: Eels v Eagles divides value seekers

They're on different ends of the result, but the boys have found value in the Sea Eagles v Eels clash, so will the former NRL player, data analyst or journalist land the bragging rights (and cash)? The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week: 05:00 Last week's results: Sam perfect r...

Mar 20, 202436 min

The Late Show: Rapid fire Qs, Lil Papy or Lil Trappy?

Back to his best after a masterful display against the Warriors, is Ryan Papenhuyzen a buy or avoid ahead of NRL Supercoach Round 3? 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.

Mar 20, 202411 min

Beers & Breakevens: Prince Nicho dethroned for Tigers frenzy

Despite a dream match-up against the Tigers, the boys are split on whether or not Nicho Hynes should be on the chopping block after a poor start to the 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 3. The boys analyse the team lists for round 3, with one of Guru's beloved forwards given the axe by an impatient coach. 00:00 Kat's rise to glory 07:50 Team list analysis...

Mar 20, 20241 hr 7 min

#186: SC Playbook, failing guns face the axe

Kalyn Ponga is this week's most traded out player after a poor start to 2024, but is it really the wisest move? In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek, Random Stats Guy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL Supercoach round 3. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Joey Lussick's stocks sky-rocketing and Zac Hosking's taking a dive. They also debate whether any of the underperforming guns should be ax...

Mar 19, 20241 hr 18 min
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