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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: Supercoach Origin winners/losers, Prince Nicho's nightmare

With State of Origin squads dropping, we look at the massive NRL Supercoach implications headlined by James Tedesco and Dylan Edwards that will shake-up the fullback position for the major bye period. 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams takes a look back at Round 12 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 202446 min

Listener Q+A: Hold fire on Edwards as Origin call awaits

Dylan Edwards is one of the most popular purchases in NRL Supercoach, but with a potential Origin debut looming the time isn't right to buy. In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 12, 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....

May 23, 202436 min

Half-Backed podcast: How are Panthers underdogs?

Despite taking on the high-flying Cronulla Sharks, the crew believe the bookies have massively missed the mark on the underdog Penrith Panthers in Round 12. 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: 02:10 Last week's results: Not so Magic Round 05:10 Round 12 bets: Bronx keep mag...

May 23, 202431 min

The Late Show: Rapid fire Qs, Aitken the bye-period plug

With a dream draw incoming for the Dolphins, is Euan Aitken the dual position special we've all overlooked this Supercoach season? 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.

May 22, 202419 min

Beers & Breakevens: Cheapie halves we're all ignoring

With everyone still looking to replace injured halves, two cheapie options have emerged that could help Supercoaches through the dreaded bye period. 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 12. The boys analyse the team lists for round 12, with Cody Walker's positional switch creating a headache for interested buyers. 00:00 Kat the trade hoarder 12:00 Team list analysis: Hughes re...

May 22, 20241 hr 7 min

#195: SC Playbook, trigger happy Supercoaches face extinction

With most Supercoaches burning through trades at a rate of knots this season many are at risk of finishing their season very early in 2024, so when is the best time to save trades? 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, Bulldogs Chairman Adam Driussi and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL round 12. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Jahrome Hughes flying into buy calc...

May 21, 20241 hr 7 min

Weekly wrap: Disaster domino effect of Munster injury

With Cameron Munster injured for the Melbourne Storm and potentially Queensland Maroons, Supercoaches may be set to lose two key players for the major bye period. Stepping up to the plate, Maxy Bryden takes a look back at Round 11 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 20241 hr 10 min

Listener Q+A: Boosting again as Walsh injury blows up trade plans

So far there's been nothing Magical about Round 11, with Reece Walsh's withdrawal and major doubt over Nicho Hynes forcing a huge shake-up to trade plans. In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 11, 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....

May 16, 202439 min

Half-Backed podcast: Cowboys left edge to sprinkle magic

With the Rabbitohs and Cowboys both battling to defend in 2024 Suncorp Stadium could be set for a flood of points on Saturday night, with some magic to be delivered on the left edge of the field. 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: 03:30 Last week's results: Two out of thre...

May 16, 202428 min

The Late Show: Rapid fire Qs, is Dom Young really a must-have?

Rooster Dom Young went enormous against the Warriors last weekend, so is he a must-have moving forward or do we look elsewhere at CTW? In The Late Show, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams is given 30 seconds to answer random questions sent in by Beers & Breakevens listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 202416 min

Beers & Breakevens: Stats reign supreme as Ru-flu strikes

With injury and selection drama cruelling the fullback position, where do Supercoaches turn to for their No.1 moving forward? Ru-flu has claimed Guru, so this week Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and Random Stats Guy together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams for round 11. The boys analyse the team lists for round 11, with Tolutau Koula flying into Supercoach calculations off the back off Tom Trbojevic's devastating injury. 00:00 Ru-flu claims Guru ...

May 15, 202450 min

#194: SC Playbook, Magical solution to halfback crisis

With an injury crisis for the ages at halfback, where do NRL Supercoaches move to now with limited quality No.7s to pick from? In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy, head-to-head specialist Max Bryden and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL round 11. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with bad news on popular picks including Joey Manu and Trai Fuller. Maxy also takes a deep...

May 14, 20241 hr 18 min

Weekly wrap: Hamstrung halves blow Supercoach wide open

NRL Supercoach has been blown wide open with Nathan Cleary, Nicho Hynes and Shaun Johnson among a host of big name injuries across a chaotic weekend of action. 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 10 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 20241 hr 1 min

Half-Backed podcast: Beware a freshened Trell

Latrell Mitchell makes his return from suspension this week for his hurting Rabbitohs, and the boys think the star fullback will be out to make a statement. 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: Hughesy running red-hot, Tim in all sorts... 05:45 Rou...

May 09, 202427 min

Listener Q+A: Is Dearden the solution to our 5/8 woes?

Five-eighth has been a troublesome position in 2024, so is Cowboys playmaker Tommy Dearden the answer to the issue with a soft upcoming draw? In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 10, 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....

May 08, 202442 min

The Late Show: Rapid fire Qs, No.1 hooker moving forward

With the Origin period set to impact a number of popular NRL Supercoach hookers, who's the best No.9 to target in coming rounds? 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.

May 08, 202412 min

Beers & Breakevens: Flying wingers have Supercoaches divided

A few NRL Supercoach flying outside backs are topping the trade list this round, so which of Dom Young, Jamayne Isaako and Reuben Garrick should Supercoaches flock to? 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 10. The boys analyse the team lists for round 10, with Herbie Farnworth's return set to impact a Supercoach gun, and the boy's hope for Taylan May. 00:00 Backflipping into th...

May 08, 20241 hr 11 min

#193: SC Playbook, Origin bye-planning special, who to target & sell?

Navigating the NRL bye schedule throughout the State of Origin period is vital to Supercoach success, so who are the teams to target and avoid? In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy are on deck for NRL round 10. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Jahrome Hughes gone, Nathan Cleary back, and a pair of early season cheapies back in the mix. In ou...

May 07, 20241 hr 21 min

Weekly wrap: Roosters run riot, who replaces injured Papy?

Highly owned fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is out for an extended period, so who's the priority fullback replacement for Supercoaches? 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 9 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 05, 202448 min

Listener Q+A: Major issue with rampaging Fifita

David Fifita is the best 2RF in NRL Supercoach, but there's concerns moving forward that should have investors wary of recruiting the barnstorming Titan. In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 9, 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....

May 02, 202440 min

Half-Backed podcast: Feeling Sami lucky on the Gold Coast

Points are tipped to flow between the Titans and Storm in Round 9, and it's a Gold Coast winger that presents a tonne of value to punters. 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: 06:40 Last week's results: Hughesy's stunning streak 10:20 Round 9 bets: Can Dragons show fight in ...

May 02, 202436 min

The Late Show: Rapid fire Qs, why Isaako is ripe for picking

With the Dolphins boasting a brilliant Origin bye period schedule, is it time to pick up fallen NRL Supercoach gun Jamayne Isaako? 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.

May 01, 202414 min

Beers & Breakevens: Sharks circling down Cronulla's edge

With Nicho Hynes in blistering form Cronulla's right edge has become hot property, with fallen gun Briton Nikora set to return to his best. 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 9. The boys analyse the team lists for round 9, with Daly Cherry-Evans beating a charge meaning big things for popular purchase Reuben Garrick. 00:00 Tough times at the CBA Centre of Excellence 10:40 Te...

May 01, 20241 hr 7 min

#192: SC Playbook, season-defining Fuller decision

In what looms as a season-defining NRL Supercoach decision, we must decide whether it's worth trading in flying Dolphins fullback Trai Fuller for a proven fullback gun this week? In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek, Random Stats Guy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL round 9. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with a crop of Raiders cheapies getting dropped, and Haumole Olakau'atu ...

Apr 30, 20241 hr 9 min

Weekly wrap: Prince Nicho reigns, wave goodbye to May bros

After a slow start to the season, Nicho Hynes has returned to NRL Supercoach supremacy, while popular early season buys Terrell and Taylan May have done their dash for owners. 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 8 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 202455 min

Listener Q+A: Why Walsh is the new No.1

Reece Walsh has bottomed out in price, with a soft draw for a rampant Broncos outfit, so is he the man to lead Supercoaches forward this 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 8, 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 24, 202432 min

Half-Backed podcast: Full-strength Panthers to bash hapless Cowboys

Blow out score lines may be the order of NRL's ANZAC Round, headlined by a full-strength Panthers outfit who are set to bash the Cowboys hapless pack. 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: 03:45 Last week's results: Boys seeing green, Hughesy's model dishing the goods 07:15 R...

Apr 24, 202429 min

The Late Show: Rapid fire Qs, why is Lil Papy overlooked?

Ryan Papenhuyzen hasn't attracted much interest this week, but should he be among the most traded options at fullback to replace the injured Kalyn Ponga? 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 24, 202413 min

Beers & Breakevens: Fear not, Cleary won't be hamstrung on return

Penrith star Nathan Cleary returns from a lengthy injury lay-off this week, and the stats show that potential buyers shouldn't fear a slow return to NRL Supercoach scoring. 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 8. The boys analyse the team lists for round 8, with the Tigers dishing up a potential FRF weapon. 00:00 Kat reigns supreme 13:00 Team list analysis: Panthers and Bronco...

Apr 24, 20241 hr 9 min

#191: SC Playbook, who's the No.1 fullback to replace Ponga?

Owned by more than half of NRL Supercoaches, Kalyn Ponga's long-term injury has blown the fullback slot wide open, so who's the best replacement? In this week's episode 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 NRL round 8. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Nathan Cleary named to return, but is he a must-have despite the recent hamstring injury? They also dis...

Apr 23, 20241 hr 16 min
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