SC Playbook - podcast cover

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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Weekly wrap: Hughes, Teddy cap stellar seasons in style

The big guns stood tall in the final round of the NRL Supercoach season, with Jahrome Hughes and James Tedesco putting exclamation marks on stunning years. NRL Supercoach expert Max Bryden takes a look back at Round 27 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the final round of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 08, 202442 min

Listener Q+A: Lesson learnt, reevaluating bye period strategy

In the final questions podcast of the season, Tim addresses the key Supercoach talking points of the final round while also reflecting on the year that was, including a revised strategy for the bye-period heading into 2025. In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 27, while also providing his latest trades, captaincy and sit v start plans for the upcoming weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Sep 05, 202432 min

Half-Backed podcast: Knights set for finals footy

Newcastle face the Dolphins for a spot in the top eight, and the crew are unanimous in thinking the Knights are set for finals footy in 2024. 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: 04:40 Last week's results: Fill ups all round as Manly deliver 10:00 Round 27 bets: Knigh...

Sep 05, 202434 min

The Late Show: Super POD edition, Sivo's day out

Parramatta face the Tigers in 2024 Spoon Bowl, and all the stats point to barnstorming winger Maika Sivo lining up for a haul of tries to end the season. 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 to end the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 04, 202429 min

Beers & Breakevens: Hail Mary sent to left-field fullbacks

With just one round remaining, a pair of low-ownership fullbacks with favourable match-ups have caught the attention of the panel as they send one final Hail Mary to end the NRL 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 27. The boys analyse the team lists for round 27, with injuries and restings creating ample opportunity for those with trades left up their sleev...

Sep 04, 20241 hr 3 min

#210: SC Playbook, surviving the final hurdle

The final round of the NRL Supercoach season has arrived, so which players have the best match-ups to target to help you close out your overall rank in style? In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, Random Stats Guy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL round 27. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with injury carnage headlined by Sam Walker, Tom Trbojevic and David Fifita making for a brutal final round of the s...

Sep 03, 202448 min

Weekly wrap: Walker woes headline chaotic weekend

An injury to highly owned halfback Sam Walker added a somber note on the end of NRL Supercoach head-to-head grand final week, with a few left-field options going large in Round 26. 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams takes a look back at Round 26 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 01, 202436 min

Listener Q+A: Is selling Tommy Turbo lunacy?

Tom Trbojevic is the best player in NRL Supercoach as it stands, but there's a serious case to sell the Manly superstar to finish the 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 26, 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 29, 202422 min

Half-Backed podcast: Value galore in Manly flyers

The Sea Eagles and Bulldogs clash headlines round 26, and the crew think there's plenty of value in a few Manly flyers to score despite facing the best defensive outfit in the competition. 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: 02:30 Last week's results: Lucas the gift that keeps giving 08:10 Round 26 b...

Aug 29, 202434 min

The Late Show: Who top scores in grand final week?

With NRL Supercoach head-to-head grand finals taking place in round 26, which players look primed to deliver the biggest scores of the weekend? 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.

Aug 28, 202416 min

Beers & Breakevens: Nicho's last laugh

Nicho Hynes is nearing a return from a lengthy lay-off, should Supercoaches roll the dice and bring in one of the game's elite scorers for the final fortnight? 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 26. The boys analyse the team lists for round 26, with question marks surrounding the availability of a number of key players. 00:00 Guru crows 08:50 Team list analysis: All eyes on ...

Aug 28, 202458 min

#209: SC Playbook, Lomax holds key to grand final glory

With NRL Supercoach head-to-head grand final week arriving, the boys rank their predicted highest scoring players to get you home in your league, with Dragons flyer Zac Lomax looming as a top contender. 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 2019 champion Dez Creek are on deck for NRL round 26. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Melbourne's mass restings the beginning ...

Aug 27, 20241 hr 8 min

Weekly wrap: Turbo takes points in fullback battle

All eyes are on the fullback battle in three for the run home, with superstar Tom Trbojevic putting on a masterclass to lead the way ahead of Kalyn Ponga and James Tedesco. The SC Spy takes a look back at Round 25 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 202432 min

Listener Q+A: Does Chief Luai hold all the answers?

Jarome Luai has shown this season he's ready to lead the Panthers in the absence of Nathan Cleary, so is he the best halfback option to take Supercoaches to glory? In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 25, 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 22, 202435 min

Half-Backed podcast: SJ's farewell to inspire Warriors upset

New Zealand farewells their favourite son Shaun Johnson in his final home game against the Bulldogs, and it may just be enough to inspire an upset victory. 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: 03:30 Last week's results: Margin narrows between the boys 07:10 Round 25 b...

Aug 22, 202426 min

The Late Show: Young v Lomax for the run home?

Dominic Young and Zac Lomax have pushed into elite CTW territory in 2024, so which flyer is the priority pick-up to end the NRL 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.

Aug 21, 202415 min

Beers & Breakevens: Adding the Cherry on top

Daly Cherry-Evans finished last NRL Supercoach season in emphatic fashion, can we expect another stellar ending with a tantalising match-up against the Tigers? 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 25. The boys analyse the team lists for round 25, with the late season carnage starting to make its way into teams. 00:00 The gap narrows, barely 07:20 Team list analysis: Key outs c...

Aug 21, 202451 min

#208: SC Playbook, who replaces injured Cleary?

Owned by essentially every active Supercoach Nathan Cleary's injury has left many reeling, so which halfback is the best replacement for the Penrith playmaker to end the season? 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 Random Stats Guy are on deck for NRL round 25. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Cleary, Connor Watson and Cody Walker headlining a host of key outs. 00:...

Aug 20, 20241 hr 9 min

Weekly wrap: Cleary injury rocks run home

Owned by essentially every top ranked player in NRL Supercoach, Nathan Cleary's injury has rocked the run home to overall and head-to-head glory. 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 24 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 202437 min

Listener Q+A: Sleepless nights over sit v starts

With NRL Supercoach squads as deep as they've been all season, coaches are grappling with who to play in their starting 17 ahead of week two of head-to-head finals. In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 24, 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 15, 202430 min

Half-Backed podcast: Teddy to terrorise wounded Eels

Parramatta almost pulled off a remarkable upset last week against Penrith, but how much do they have left in the tank against a rampant Roosters outfit fresh off the bye? 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: 02:00 Last week's results: Raining Hail Mary's 06:00 Round 2...

Aug 15, 202427 min

The Late Show: Waving goodbye to Jahrome

Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes has been an NRL Supercoach star this season, so why is he looming as a sell ahead of Round 24? 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.

Aug 14, 202413 min

Beers & Breakevens: Lomax ready to breathe fire

Dragons flyer Zac Lomax has shown his class against strong opposition in recent weeks, so is he about to explode with a soft 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 24. The boys analyse the team lists for round 24, with key Sharks and Panthers players eyeing returns which may have a big impact on Supercoach teams. 00:00 The home stretch 08:00 Team list analysis: Stars r...

Aug 14, 20241 hr 5 min

#207: SC Playbook, Joey Manu's personal plea to Tim

Joey Manu has personally delivered a desperate plea to Tim with news the Cooma Stallions were looking at recruiting the Roosters centre despite their traumatic history. In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek, head-to-head specialist Max Bryden and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL round 24. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Dom Young and Eli Katoa headlining the returning stars. Wi...

Aug 13, 20241 hr 4 min

Weekly wrap: Turbo, Ponga catch fire

Masterful displays from Tom Trbojevic and Kalyn Ponga have sent a message to James Tedesco owners as NRL Supercoach finals heat up. 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 23 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 202432 min

Listener Q+A: Solving fullback headaches for run home

The fullback slot is the most important position in NRL Supercoach for the run home, so what's the best way to navigate the best No.1s in coming weeks? In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 23, 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 08, 202432 min

Half-Backed podcast: KP to lead Knights to a Sunday special

At this stage of the season it's all about cashing in on the hapless Tigers, and where better to do so than a sunny Sunday afternoon in Newcastle with Kalyn Ponga on a mission? 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: Sharkies help Sam narrow th...

Aug 08, 202432 min

The Late Show: Timing isn't right for firing Lomax

Zac Lomax is one of the most traded in players for NRL Supercoach Round 23, but the boys feel there's no need to rush on the Dragons 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.

Aug 07, 202412 min

Beers & Breakevens: Haas owners send Tapine a front-row SOS

The likely season-ending injury to Payne Haas has left more than half of top ranked Supercoaches looking for a replacement, with Raiders enforcer Joe Tapine high up on the hit list of candidates. 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 23. The boys analyse the team lists for round 23, with Jamayne Isaako and Josh Curran named despite injury doubts for the upcoming weekend. 00:00 ...

Aug 07, 20241 hr

#206: SC Playbook, is Ponga primed to explode?

Kalyn Ponga finished the season in flying fashion last season, should Supercoaches flock to the Knights fullback to see if he can replicate the big finish in 2024? 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, sixth placed finisher Clementine Cassidy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL round 23. The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Eli Katoa and Beau Fermor adding to a grow...

Aug 06, 20241 hr 18 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android