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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: Haas headlines horror injury list

A potential season-ending injury to Payne Haas headlined a horror injury list across an action packed weekend of NRL, so who's the best replacement in the front-row? 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 22 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 04, 202442 min

Half-Backed podcast: Can Big Papa's 300th inspire Belmore boilover?

The Bulldogs v Raiders clash has split the boys, with Sam confident the Canberra side will lift for pack leader Josh Papali'i's 300th game at Belmore Oval. 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: 02:20 Last week's results: Null and void 05:20 Moral of the week: Cash flows to country footy 09:15 Round 22 ...

Aug 01, 202426 min

Listener Q+A: Patience on Penrith-bound Ponga

Kalyn Ponga is one of the most traded-in players in Round 22, but with a trip to Penrith looming Supercoaches need not rush to buy the Knights superstar. In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 22, 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....

Aug 01, 202442 min

The Late Show: Has Isaako ran his final race for Supercoaches?

Jamayne Isaako has been rock solid all season, but with a tough draw home and a lapse in scoring is it time to say goodbye to the Dolphins flyer? 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.

Jul 31, 202416 min

Beers & Breakevens: Bomber Burton set to explode

The Bulldogs have proven they’re a genuine force in 2024, so should Supercoaches be eyeing off key playmaker Matt Burton for the run home? 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 22. The boys analyse the team lists for round 22, with Joey Manu returning at an awkward time for interested Supercoaches. 00:00 The gap closes 09:00 Team list analysis: Manu’s awkward timing 21:30 Tim's...

Jul 31, 202457 min

#205: SC Playbook, unleashing Mad Dog Munster ft 2nd overall

Cameron Munster returns to the Melbourne Storm starting side after a long injury lay-off, is it worth going early on the livewire five-eighth for the run home? In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek, Rhys Winn currently second placed overall and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL round 22. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Joey Manu's return giving Supercoaches a headache ahead of t...

Jul 30, 20241 hr 16 min

Weekly wrap: Teddy's timely reminder in battle of elite No.1s

The fullback slot is likely to decide the NRL Supercoach run home, with Roosters superstar James Tedesco sending a timely reminder to those who sold off over the weekend. 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 21 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 202444 min

Listener Q+A: Has Terrell show come to a close?

Terrell May has been an NRL Supercoach stud this year, but with a full pack on deck for the Roosters is it time to cut ties with the enforcer? In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 21, 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....

Jul 25, 202437 min

Half-Backed podcast: Wahs to feast on wounded Tigers

The New Zealand Warriors are set for a night out to kick-off Round 21 against a battered Wests Tigers outfit, so where should punters cash in? 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: Tim's all-time lock lobs 07:00 Round 21 bets: Warriors to mau...

Jul 25, 202431 min

The Late Show: Is Gus Crichton really a must-have?

Angus Crichton looks a key target in coming weeks, but with trades low and money slim for plenty, can Supercoaches look to avoid the Roosters back-rower for the run home? 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.

Jul 24, 202415 min

Beers & Breakevens: The case against Turbo charging

Tom Trbojevic is the most popular trade-in this week, but there's a case to go against the rampant Sea Eagles fullback in coming rounds. 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 21. The boys analyse the team lists for round 21, with an injury at Penrith opening a window for a boom rookie CTW play. 00:00 Searching for light in dark times 08:55 Team list analysis: Cash grab emerges ...

Jul 24, 202446 min

#204: SC Playbook, run home point of difference picks

The run home to NRL Supercoach glory has begun, so who are the best left-field options to target to gain an advantage on rivals? 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 Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL round 21. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck at fullback looking appetising against a depleted Tigers outift. The boys also eye off the low-owne...

Jul 23, 20241 hr 10 min

Weekly wrap: Cleary, Turbo send masterful reminders

Recently back from injuries, Nathan Cleary and Tom Trbojevic went nuclear in Round 20 to send Supercoaches a timely reminder of their brilliance ahead of head-to-head finals. 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 20 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 202432 min

Listener Q+A: Ola or goodbye to Manly enforcer?

Manly back-rower Haumole Olakau'atu copped a two match suspension for his role in an Origin melee, so do Supercoaches stick strong with him or cut ties? In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 20, 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....

Jul 18, 202439 min

The Late Show: Super POD edition, Papy the forgotten fullback

The fullback position is set to break NRL Supercoach wide open on the run home, so is Melbourne Storm flyer Ryan Papenhuyzen the man we're all overlooking? 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....

Jul 18, 202421 min

Half-Backed podcast: Storm to roast Chooks among Origin aftermath

The Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters clash promises to be a blockbuster, but the panel believe Craig Bellamy's men will be up for the challenge. 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: 02:10 Last week's results: Boys sizzle after Origin fill-up 05:40 Origin recap: Ben...

Jul 18, 202431 min

Beers & Breakevens: Why Watson's the hooking hero

The hooking position is throwing curveballs at NRL Supercoaches this week, so is Roosters rake Connor Watson the man to lock in for the run home? 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 20. The boys analyse the team lists for round 20, with Penrith's Origin restings the first sign of what may well be a tough round ahead. 00:00 Pre-Origin arrogance 08:40 Team list analysis: Injure...

Jul 17, 202452 min

#203: SC Playbook, getting trigger happy on Cleary?

Nathan Cleary returns after a lengthy injury lay-off in Round 20, so do NRL Supercoaches pull the trigger on him early or give it another week to await a cash windfall? 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, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL round 20. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Nathan Cleary's return leaving Supercoaches with the b...

Jul 16, 20241 hr 17 min

Weekly wrap: Is terrific Turbo the No.1 to take us home?

Tom Trbojevic put on a masterclass to finish up the final major bye round of the season, so is he the best fullback to target on the run home to NRL Supercoach finals? 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 19 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 202443 min

Listener Q+A: Left-field halves emerge for run home

With the halves slots opening up in recent weeks, several major options have emerged for the run home led by Sea Eagles chief playmaker Daly Cherry-Evans. In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 19, 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....

Jul 11, 202441 min

Half-Backed podcast: Titans to feast on battered Eels

The Gold Coast Titans have rediscovered their attacking best of late, with the panel confident the points will flow against a depleted Eels in Round 19. 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, SC Playbook's Tim Williams and special guest the SC Spy to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week: 03:00 Last week's results: Two out of three ain't ba...

Jul 11, 202435 min

The Late Show: Why the Pryce isn’t right

Newcastle playmaker Will Pryce is the second most traded in player in Round 19, but there’s concerns around the English target this week. 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.

Jul 10, 202418 min

Beers & Breakevens: Bunnies playmakers ready to bounce

With South Sydney on a rampage a pair of Rabbitohs playmakers are on the trade radar for the third major bye 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 for round 19. The boys analyse the team lists for round 19, with Manly’s backline reshuffle causing a few Supercoach headaches. 00:00 Captaincy curse runs strong 10:30 Team list analysis: Titans spine concerns 30:30 Tim's stat deep dive...

Jul 10, 20241 hr 4 min

#202: SC Playbook, No.1 fullback pairing for the run home

Fullback is the most important position in NRL Supercoach and with stars returning after Origin it's set to blow the game wide open for the run home, so who is the best pairing to target? 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, Max Bryden and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL round 19. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Parramatta's back-row selections opening and clo...

Jul 09, 20241 hr 22 min

Weekly wrap: Scintillating Hughes looms as season keeper?

Jahrome Hughes continued his stunning run of Supercoach form in Round 18, with the Storm halfback looming as a locked and loaded keeper to finish off 2024. 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams takes a look back at Round 18 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 07, 202447 min

Half-Backed podcast: Wizard Walsh to make his mark

It's been a tough month for Broncos flyer Reece Walsh, but Round 18 against premiers Penrith will see him remind rivals of his blistering best. 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: 02:50 Last week's results: Boys cash in on Roosters 05:30 Round 18 bets: Big wet won't ...

Jul 04, 202422 min

Listener Q+A: Wet weather drowns out Nicho plans

Nicho Hynes is the hot topic of Round 18, but heavy rain forecast for the Sharks v Titans clash in Coffs Harbour may dampen plans to move early on the Cronulla playmaker. In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 18, 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....

Jul 04, 202442 min

The Late Show: Turbo boost shakes up Sea Eagles

Tom Trbojevic's return at centre has created mixed news for Supercoaches on all fronts, with Tolutau Koula the big winner out of the team changes. 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.

Jul 03, 202414 min

Beers & Breakevens: Is Knight simply the Best?

Bradman Best burst into NRL Supercoach calculations with a barnstorming performance last week, but the boys are split on whether he's the right man to invest in. 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 18. The boys analyse the team lists for round 18, with Ryan Papenhuyzen's availability set to shake-up Supercoach squads in more ways than one. 00:00 Get your hats on! 15:20 Team l...

Jul 03, 20241 hr 14 min

#201: SC Playbook, Ponga's return rocks Supercoach

Team list Tuesday has caused chaos to the bye plans of Supercoaches, none more so then the shock early return of Kalyn Ponga at the Knights. 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, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL round 18. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Tom Trbojevic's return proving both good and bad news to the prospects of key Manl...

Jul 02, 20241 hr 9 min
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