Sam Konstas produces a Boxing Day miracle for Australia, while India face a brutal selection call to potentially axe captain Rohit Sharma for the series deciding Test in Sydney. The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden as they recap the key talking points from the Australia v India fourth Test, including Konstas' remarkable debut and India tough call around captain Rohit Sharma. They also partake in cricket trivia and track...
Dec 31, 2024•41 min
Strikers duo Matt Short and Jamie Overton are the standout Supercoach players early on in BBL14, so which player deserves the captain's armband this week? Multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams is on deck for a solo show, featuring a cameo from Max Bryden, to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of round 4. 06:30 Team news: Edwards concern, Curran gone 08:10 Tim v Max: Will cash generation really be that important? 17:10 Renegades preview: Is Sutherland a must at high price? 23:30 Strikers previe...
Dec 29, 2024•38 min
As Sam Konstas stars for Australia against a rattled Indian attack at the MCG, Supercoaches are asking whether the man he replaced Nathan McSweeney is a must for Supercoach BBL Round 3. In our question and answer podcast, former 41st placed Supercoach Big Bash finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major subscriber dilemmas heading into round 3, while also touching on recent Big Bash team news including Sean Abbott and Hamish McKenzie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Dec 26, 2024•20 min
With three teams on the double game week there's guns galore on the table for Supercoaches, so who are the priority pick ups for round 3? Multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams, dual champion Andrew Langley and former winner Thommo Aitken are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of round 3. 06:20 Hold or sell Short? 11:20 Sixers preview: Hosein's mixed role 16:50 Heat preview: Is Bartlett worth splashing for? 25:20 Stars preview: Siddle, trap or bargain? 30:30 Trade and skipper plans: ...
Dec 24, 2024•44 min
Beau Webster's role disappointed Supercoaches in the opening round, so should we hold tight or stick by the Stars allrounder? In our question and answer podcast, former 41st placed Supercoach Big Bash finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major subscriber dilemmas heading into round 2, while also touching on recent Big Bash team news including Brendan Doggett, Sean Abbott and Glenn Maxwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 20, 2024•26 min
Steve Smith broke a century drought in Brisbane, so is it enough to lock him into Australia's squad for the 2025 Ashes or will he need another score to cement his place? The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they recap the key talking points from the Australia v India third Test, including the concern over Mitch Marsh's lack of bowling and what it means for his future. They debate Marsh's place in th...
Dec 20, 2024•44 min
Supercoach Big Bash star Matty Short started the season in tough fashion, so is he a must for the Strikers double or is the cash better spent elsewhere? Multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams and former champion Thommo Aitken are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of round 2. 09:00 Time to boost or be patient? 11:45 Hot topics: Is rookie Konstas a must-have? 18:15 Scorchers preview: Rotation risk 25:30 Strikers preview: Thornton enters plans 38:30 Trade and skipper plans: Short v Ove...
Dec 19, 2024•47 min
Will Sutherland boasts the dream Supercoach Big Bash role to start the campaign, but is injury concern too significant to justify steering clear? In our question and answer podcast, former 41st placed Supercoach Big Bash finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major subscriber dilemmas heading into round 1, while also revealing his round 1 team and touching on recent Big Bash team news including Aaron Hardie, Will Sutherland and Glenn Maxwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Dec 13, 2024•29 min
Australia v India is squared up with the hosts dominating in Adelaide, Scott Boland stakes his case as pressure hits Rohit Sharma, what would Sir Donald Bradman average in the modern era and our World Team of the Week is announced. The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they recap the key talking points from the Australia v India Test, including a return to form for under pressure Australian batters. ...
Dec 11, 2024•46 min
Supercoach Big Bash begins this week, with major questions around key players for round 1, flexibilty in coming days will be key to starting in style. In the seventh episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams, dual champion Andrew Langley and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of round 1. 07:50 Around the grounds: Maxwell doubt intensifies, hope for Inglis 26:00 Cheapie special: Bargain buys in each posit...
Dec 10, 2024•57 min
Australia's batting woes are on show for all to see, should they call-up 19-year-old prodigy Sam Konstas during the Indian series in an attempt to rescue our top order? The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they preview the key talking points leading into the Australia v India second Test, including the next in line quicks with Josh Hazlewood injured. They debate key factors from England's win over N...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr
With injuries and Test selections impacting the Melbourne Stars round 1 squad, has Marcus Stoinis shifted from an avoid to a must-have to begin the Supercoach Big Bash season? In the sixth episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams, dual champion Andrew Langley and the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament. 05:30 Anti-POD play: Highly owned players we're avoiding 10:30 Tim's team reveal: Going hard at WKP 27:15 Melb...
Dec 03, 2024•45 min
Australia v India ends in agony for the hosts as questions loom of Marsh and Labuschagne, the IPL auction hands a contract to a 13-year-old prodigy, and our World Team of the Week is announced. The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they recap the key talking points from the Australia v India Test, including Jaiswal's stunning debut Down Under. They also partake in Rando's cricket trivia and track all...
Nov 27, 2024•54 min
West Indian Fabian Allen looms as a key Supercoach selection early on in the tournament, but will he be available for the Strikers to start BBL14? In the fifth episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament. 05:20 Player availability: When stars arrive and depart BBL14 12:15 Strategy: Cash generation and depth v looping opportunities 22:10 Adela...
Nov 26, 2024•56 min
Matt Short is the best player in Supercoach Big Bash in recent years, but the Supercoach dual champion isn't convinced you need him to start the season. In the fourth episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams, dual champion Andrew Langley and BBL10 champion Thommo Aitken are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament. 00:00 Champ v champ 04:30 New 'Flex' rule explained + strategy 14:30 Dual champion's team reveal 29:00 Melbourne R...
Nov 19, 2024•53 min
Sydney Sixers star Josh Philippe is heavily owned to start the Supercoach Big Bash season, but is he really worth the gamble early on? In the third episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams, BBL10 champion Thommo Aitken and the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament. 00:00 Spy's Fantasy obsession 06:30 Fixture analysis: Teams to target/avoid 23:10 Brisbane Heat analysis 37:10 Anti-POD play: Highly owned players we'r...
Nov 12, 2024•56 min
Ever wondered what it takes to become a Supercoach champion? SC Playbook contributor Andrew Langley has done it twice in a row, he reveals his strategies to claiming overall glory, twice. In the second episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams and dual champion Andrew Langley are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament. 00:00 Andrew returns for a third title bid 06:40 Simple long-term planning holds key to glory 19:10 How to di...
Nov 06, 2024•43 min
With the opening of Supercoach Big Bash for the upcoming season, we look at the eye catching players following price reveals, drop our predicted teams, while also breaking down the basics of Supercoach to help those fresh to the game find success this year. In the first episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams and former Sydney Sixers media manager Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament. 00:00 We're back for BB...
Oct 29, 2024•51 min
Penrith superstar halfback Nathan Cleary looks to be playing with one arm, but injury won't stop the playmaker from creating more history in the grand final against Melbourne. 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: 02:30 Last week's results: Gap closes ahead of grand fi...
Oct 03, 2024•29 min
Harry Grant has evolved into the best hooker in the NRL by a considerable margin, if the Penrith Panthers can shut him down it'll deliver Ivan Cleary a fourth straight NRL premiership. In a special edition SC Playbook grand final podcast, Tim Williams and Random Stats Guy are back to deep dive into the numbers that highlight each team's strength and weakness, allowing them to debate where the opposition will target to claim the 2024 NRL premiership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Oct 03, 2024•39 min
Joseph Sua'ali'i is a superstar in the making, and the panel are blown away by his value in week three of NRL finals with a favourable edge match-up. 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: 03:10 Last week's results: Not troubling the scorers 06:40 Finals week three bets...
Sep 26, 2024•30 min
Revealing the keys to stopping the Penrith and Melbourne onslaughts, where the Roosters can back themselves to succeed and why Cameron McInnes will be pivotal to a Sharks boilover. In a special edition SC Playbook finals podcast, Tim Williams and Random Stats Guy are back to deep dive into the numbers that highlight every team's strength and weakness, allowing them to debate where the opposition will target to claim victory and stay alive in the NRL title race. 00:00 Why we're here, stats are ke...
Sep 25, 2024•39 min
Nanai's defensive woes giving the Sharks an easy target, Ramien's availability holds the key to Cowboys game plan, complacency is the Roosters biggest weakness and why the game is set-up for Brooks to capitalise. In a special edition SC Playbook finals podcast, Tim Williams and Random Stats Guy are back to deep dive into the numbers that highlight every team's strength and weakness, allowing them to debate where the opposition will target to claim victory and stay alive in the NRL title race. 00...
Sep 19, 2024•36 min
The Cowboys edge flyers present plenty of value for punters in week two of NRL finals, but it won't be enough to stop the Sharks advancing to the grand final qualifier according to the boys. 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: Sam closes th...
Sep 19, 2024•37 min
The NRL Supercoach season is over for 2024, so it's time to put the microscope over our teams to see what went right, and most importantly what went wrong, with Tim's year in review. Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to wrap up the year that was in NRL Supercoach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2024•55 min
With the NRL Supercoach season in the bag, it's time to cast our eye to the yearly awards to determine which players stood out above all in our Team of the Year. 2020 Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy, 2021's sixth placed finisher Clementine Cassidy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for our yearly awards show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2024•32 min
Turbo may channel Cronk, why Keary can fire without Walker, Newcastle's Ponga reliance, major hurdle to Penrith's four-peat and a left-field solution to Cronulla's Tricky conundrum. In a special edition SC Playbook finals podcast, Tim Williams and Random Stats Guy deep dive into the numbers that highlight every team's strength and weakness, allowing them to debate where the opposition will target to claim victory and stay alive in the title race. 00:00 Why we're here, stats are key 02:30 Panther...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr
Tom Trbojevic returns from injury for week one of finals, and the star Sea Eagles fullback is tipped to prove the difference in a blockbuster clash with the Bulldogs. 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: 03:10 Last week's results: Jimmy's unstoppable model 06:30 Final...
Sep 12, 2024•30 min
The NRL Supercoach season is over for 2024, so it's time to put the microscope over our teams to see what went right, and most importantly what went wrong, starting with Guru's year in review. Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to wrap up the year that was in NRL Supercoach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2024•48 min
With the NRL Supercoach season wrapped up, we take a look back at how we went, touching on our best and worst trades, while also reflecting on the lessons learnt that we'll take into 2025. Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy, 2021's sixth placed finisher Clementine Cassidy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for our season review show. 00:00 Spy's snip 08:10 How'd you go? Best/worst trades 33:20 What we learned in 2024 57:10 Proposed rule changes for 2025 Hos...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 5 min
