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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: Ruthless Roosters save best for last

Origin restings and injuries caused chaos to Supercoaches, with a relentless Sydney Roosters outfit blowing the weekend open in the final game of Round 17. 2021's 91st placed NRL Supercoach finisher the SC Spy takes a look back at Round 17 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 202428 min

Listener Q+A: Ponga rumours cloud Sharpe trade plans

Rookie Knights fullback Fletcher Sharpe is the most traded in player in Round 17, but rumours of Kalyn Ponga's early return have raised questions around Sharpe's Supercoach credentials. In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 17, 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....

Jun 27, 202448 min

The Late Show: Time to get Bizza after Origin special?

Penrith winger Brian To'o is an NRL Supercoach great, so is it time to lock in Bizza for the run home after a State of Origin special? 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 27, 202416 min

Half-Backed podcast: Refreshed Sharks circling the Doggies

Fresh off the bye, the Cronulla Sharks are set to make a statement to their NRL rivals when they face-off with the Bulldogs in Round 17. 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 to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week: 03:00 Last week's results: Winners flow all round 08:30 Origin recap: Why Luai/Moses combined ...

Jun 27, 202440 min

Beers & Breakevens: Forgotten CTW cheapies catch the eye

Ronaldo Mulitalo is a highly sought after CTW bargain this week, but there's a few other bottomed out centre-wing stars that have caught the eye ahead of Round 17. 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 17. The boys analyse the team lists for round 17, with team movements at the Eels creating Supercoach excitement and headaches. 00:00 All in on Sharpe? 14:20 Team list analysis: ...

Jun 26, 20241 hr 1 min

#200: SC Playbook, is Shark bait too tough to resist?

With a dream draw incoming the Cronulla Sharks are hot property this week, with Briton Nikora and Ronaldo Mulitalo headlining the list of popular buys, so do we go all-in on the Shire boys or tread cautiously? In this week's edition 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 17. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with the Newcastle Knights shaking up th...

Jun 25, 20241 hr 5 min

Weekly wrap: Amazing Api saves best for last

Wests Tigers rake Api Koroisau delivered a Campbelltown masterclass to blow NRL Supercoach Round 16 wide open in the final game of the weekend. 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams takes a look back at Round 16 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 202431 min

Half-Backed podcast: Chooks reality check for rejuvenated Dogs

The Bulldogs have answered critics all season long, but according to the panel the might of the Roosters will hand the Belmore boys a reality check in Round 16. 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 to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week: 03:00 Last week's results: Form continues, for most of us... 07:00 Rou...

Jun 20, 202425 min

Listener Q+A: Is chopping Holmes Supercoach madness?

Valentine Holmes misses a chunk of games over the next month, so is the Supercoach CTW gun a sell or are the traders going mad? In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 16, 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.

Jun 20, 202433 min

The Late Show: Super POD edition, Roosters forgotten flyer

All attention has been on the Roosters right edge for Supercoaches this season, but is proven performer Daniel Tupou worth a look at a remarkable 0.5% ownership? In a special edition of The Late Show, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams and The Rugby League Guru look at the sub 10% owned players that could send your rank soaring if you're willing to take a little gamble this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 19, 202425 min

Beers & Breakevens: Hold or sell Latrell after Origin recall?

Latrell Mitchell's stunning surge of form earned him a State of Origin recall, so do Supercoaches hold or sell the star fullback as he misses a string of upcoming weeks? 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 16. The boys analyse the team lists for round 16, with Dominic Young and David Fifita headlining a list of returning Supercoach stars. 00:00 Tim & Ru's H2H nailbiter 15...

Jun 19, 20241 hr 1 min

#199: SC Playbook, Teddy Time or Lil Papy POD play?

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 and head-to-head specialist Max Bryden are on deck for NRL round 16. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with the return of Ryan Papenhuyzen giving Supercoaches an interesting decision to make. They deep dive into their methodology for picking captains each week and what factors play into the decision, while Max also reveals the strategy an...

Jun 18, 20241 hr 16 min

Weekly wrap: Garrick head knock sums up brutal week

Injuries struck hard to make NRL Supercoach Round 15 one of the toughest of the season, with the most captained player Rueben Garrick copping a first half head knock to hurt those that gave him the armband. 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 14 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 16, 202445 min

Listener Q+A: Is Cody Walker a Rabbit trap?

Cody Walker has burst into form in recent weeks alongside a revitalised Rabbitohs, but can they keep it up or is it short-lived? In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 15, 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.

Jun 13, 202441 min

Half-Backed podcast: Dom Young set to explode with dream match-up

Prolific try-scorer Dom Young could be set for a night out against the Eels, with a dream match-up set to see the English flyer explode. 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: 01:50 Last week's results: Monkey off the back 05:30 Round 15 bets: Why Wahs can keep the streak alive 19:10 Moral of the week: ...

Jun 13, 202428 min

The Late Show: Stay patient or cut ties with the Galvinator?

Star rookie Lachlan Galvin has a dream schedule throughout the NRL Supercoach bye-period, but are minor injury and contract issues enough to sell of the Tigers playmaker? 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 12, 202412 min

Beers & Breakevens: Is it time to give up the Drink?

Scott Drinkwater has been in electric NRL Supercoach form this season, but with a poor period ahead is it time to hit the trade button on the Cowboys fullback? 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 15. The boys analyse the team lists for round 15, with Shaun Johnson returning to steer the Warriors and Nicho Hynes back on deck for the Sharks. 00:00 Ru finds some form 12:30 Team ...

Jun 12, 20241 hr 27 min

#198: SC Playbook, why Latrell shouldn't be most traded in

After destroying the Titans Latrell Mitchell is the most purchased player in NRL Supercoach this week, but is it really the right decision? In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams and Random Stats Guy are on deck for NRL round 15. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with a tonne of stars returning headlined by Dylan Edwards, Nicho Hynes and Cam Murray. They deep dive into Rando's best stats leading into Round 15, with ...

Jun 11, 202459 min

Weekly wrap: Raining tonnes as NSW wingers go bonkers

It threatened to be one of the hardest NRL Supercoach rounds of the season, but the guns stood tall in round 14 including a pair of Blues flyers and a key Origin aspirant. 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 14 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 202438 min

Half-Backed podcast: Bookies miss mark on revitalised Warriors

The Cowboys enter their round 14 clash with the Warriors as favourites, but the boys are adamant the bookies have got it wrong in Townsville. 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: 00:00 Sam's Origin recap: Pass mark not enough to save Nicho 08:55 Last week's results: One leg ...

Jun 06, 202433 min

The Late Show: Rapid fire Qs, best/worst starting picks

Along with the regular NRL Supercoach questions, we look back at our best and worst selections to start the 2024 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.

Jun 06, 202413 min

Listener Q+A: Hold or sell Nicho after Origin ambush?

QLD's dominant Origin victory in the series opener over NSW will have huge implications on Supercoaches, including heavily owned halfback Nicho Hynes. In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 14, 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....

Jun 06, 202444 min

Beers & Breakevens: Eli storms into Supercoach sights

Melbourne Storm powerhouse Eliesa Katoa is at the forefront of many Supercoach trade plans this week, but the boys are split on whether he's worth the cash. 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 14. The boys analyse the team lists for round 14, determining which players they suspect may back up and drop out after the State of Origin opener. 00:00 Rankings tighten at season midp...

Jun 05, 20241 hr 8 min

#197: SC Playbook, Trell time ft Socceroos skipper Maty Ryan

With Latrell Mitchell snubbed by the NSW Blues, is it time to invest in the Rabbitohs fullback and proven NRL Supercoach gun? In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, Socceroos captain Maty Ryan, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy and 2019 champion Dez Creek are on deck for NRL round 14. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Nicho Hynes rested by the Sharks and Blaize Talagi back in the knick of time. They also ...

Jun 04, 20241 hr 12 min

Weekly wrap: Ranking top CTW targets

The centre/wing position is stacked moving through the NRL Supercoach bye-period, so which targets are the priorities moving forward? 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 13 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 02, 202443 min

Listener Q+A: Red flags around rookie Panthers halves

Rookie Penrith halves Brad Schneider and Jack Cole have caught the attention of Supercoaches for the bye period, but there's cause for concern around both men. In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 13, 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 30, 202440 min

Half-Backed podcast: Moses to lift Eels off canvas

Parramatta welcome back their chief's in Mitch Moses and Clint Gutherson in Round 13, and it may be enough to see them cause an upset against the ladder-leading Sharks without their Prince. 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: Two out of three ain'...

May 29, 202428 min

The Late Show: Super POD edition, King Gutho at 0.1% anyone?

Traditionally an NRL Supercoach Origin period specialist, Clint Gutherson returns from injury at 0.1% ownership among top ranked teams, could he be the ticket to massive rank rises? In a special edition of The Late Show, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams and The Rugby League Guru look at the sub 3% owned players that could send your ranking soaring if you're willing to take a little gamble this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 29, 202420 min

Beers & Breakevens: Moving heaven and earth for Teddy shares

After missing State of Origin selection, how badly do Supercoaches need to attack to get James Tedesco into their teams? 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 13. The boys analyse the team lists for round 13, with Blaize Talagi's benching stunning 74% of disappointed owners. 00:00 Ru's shameful trade tactics 16:20 Team list analysis: All signs point to Terrell time 28:00 Tim's ...

May 29, 202451 min

#196: SC Playbook, is it time to dethrone Price Nicho?

NSW Blues duties on the horizon, carrying injury, and a tonne of money about to be lost, do we hold or sell Nicho Hynes leading into the Origin bye-period? 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, 2021's 6th placed finisher Clementine Cassidy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL round 13. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with the returns of Mitch Moses and Clint Gutherso...

May 28, 20241 hr 20 min
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