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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

Listener Q+A: Can Burto better Mad Dog Munster?

Plenty of Supercoaches are turning to Cameron Munster in a troublesome five-eighth position, should Matt Burton be in the conversation? In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 8 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 202531 min

The Late Show: Why wait on Presto's magic?

Bulldogs strike forward Jacob Preston is in rare Supercoach form, should we be jumping on before his price tag risks getting out of range? 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 23, 202513 min

Beers & Breakevens: Is Gutho's time up?

Dragons fullback Clint Gutherson started the season on a hot streak, but after a lean spell of scoring should Supercoaches look to cash in at top dollar? 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 heading into round 8. They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 8 team lists, with big news around the Roosters backline that's created Supercoach opportunity. Tim also drops his Super...

Apr 23, 20251 hr 4 min

#241: SC Playbook, bye-planning reveals perfect Drink

The NRL Supercoach 2025 fullback position is changing every round, with Origin bye-period plans throwing up Scott Drinkwater as the latest No.1 contender. In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and 2019 champion Dez Creek are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 8. The crew look at team list Tuesday, with Latrell Mitchell shifted to fullback and Dylan Lucas and Tom Trbojevic headlining a host of returning stars. They deep dive i...

Apr 22, 20251 hr 20 min

Early Mail Round 8: Turbo's back, Walsh is out and Galvin replacement

Turbo firms for a return for the Sea Eagles, while Reece Walsh looks set to miss Origin 1 with a knee issue. A huge week of injuries across the league has also paved the way for some brand new cheapie options for Classic and plug and play options for your Draft side. The Early Mail podcast is here to give you a head start on planning your side from both a Classic and Supercoach Draft perspective each week. Hosted by Max Bryden, we cover the expected ins and outs prior to team list Tuesday and dr...

Apr 22, 202530 min

Weekly wrap: Monstrous Marzhew can't stop Shark attack

Knights winger Greg Marzhew went on a tacklebusting bonanza at home for Supercoaches, but it wasn't enough to stop a Sharks rout in the Hunter. 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, recaps the SuperCoach talking points from the weekend of NRL action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 202548 min

Half-Backed podcast: Dog fight over Easter Bunnies special

The Bulldogs and Rabbitohs Easter Friday blockbuster has the boys divided with stars returning for both clubs and a hefty line in place for South Sydney. The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, SC Playbook's Tim Williams and former TAB data analyst James Hughes to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week: 00:00 Williams Easter special 03:50 Round 6 results: Seeing green all rou...

Apr 17, 202529 min

Listener Q+A: Taking scrappy hooker position for granted

The hooker position is starting to create a few headaches for Supercoaches with no guns putting their hands up to buy, so how do we attack the No.9 slot? In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 7 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 202536 min

The Late Show: Is Big Fifi back to his Supercoach best?

David Fifita returned to NRL Supercoach form with a tonne against the Dragons, should coaches pounce on the bottomed out 2RF gun? 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 16, 202515 min

Beers & Breakevens: King Kiraz to reign over Easter

Jacob Kiraz returned from injury in style, and the Supercoach form is expected to continue over Easter for the ladder leading Bulldogs. 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 heading into round 7. They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 7 team lists, with big news around key cheapies in Egan, Cant and Hiroti. Tim also drops his Supercoach stat deep dive, looking at Jacob K...

Apr 16, 20251 hr 8 min

#240: SC Playbook, CTW premium power rankings

NRL Supercoach centre-wings are about to become a hotly contested position, so which premium players are the priority targets? In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, Maxy Bryden and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 7. The crew look at team list Tuesday, with popular cheapie Dylan Egan benched, Lachy Galvin dropped and Mitch Moses returning. They deep dive into the CTW position to list their top five t...

Apr 15, 20251 hr 15 min

Cricketer's Playbook: UK statements as Bancroft, Harris challenge Konstas

Veteran Australian openers Cameron Bancroft and Marcus Harris have delivered in English County cricket to put their hand up for the World Test Championship final. The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they recap the past week of the IPL, looking at the biggest individual scores in IPL history off the back of Abhishek Sharma's stunning century. They also recap the 2025 English County Cricket season, w...

Apr 14, 202531 min

Early Mail Round 7: Hughes racing clock, Turbo update + Dragons Cheapies emerge

Jahrome Hughes is racing the clock to play in Round 7 while there's better news for Haumole Olakau'atu. Three guns are returning for the table topping Bulldogs plus Dylan Egan isn't the only cheapie emerging out of the Dragons who are suddenly hot SuperCoach property. The Early Mail podcast is here to give you a head start on planning your side from both a Classic and Supercoach Draft perspective each week. Hosted by Max Bryden, we cover the expected ins and outs prior to team list Tuesday and d...

Apr 14, 202522 min

Weekly wrap: Lil Papy goes large as skippers again prove pivotal

Captains again proved pivotal as Ryan Papenhuyzen went large on Sunday to prove the difference in NRL Supercoach Round 6. 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, recaps the SuperCoach talking points from the weekend of NRL action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 202545 min

Half-Backed podcast: Fill up on Storm magicians

The Melbourne Storm are producing some of the best NRL attack we've seen in years, so it's time to fill up on try-scorers before their value crunches. The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, SC Playbook's Tim Williams and former TAB data analyst James Hughes to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week: 00:00 Sam's beef with ramen 02:00 Round 5 results: Jimmy's all-time sick bea...

Apr 10, 202530 min

Listener Q+A: Word of warning to all Garrick sellers

Supercoaches are flirting with the idea of selling star CTW Reuben Garrick this week, but there's one major reason it's worth sticking strong with the Manly flyer. In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 6 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 202536 min

The Late Show: Time to head hunt Hudson?

Raiders strike weapon Hudson Young has started the NRL Supercoach season in style, is it time to recruit the back-rower at low-ownership? 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 09, 202517 min

Beers & Breakevens: Is Wong the one as Roosters ring in changes?

The Roosters have shaken up their line-up after a tough start to the season, with back-rower Siua Wong joining a list a potential Supercoach buys this week. 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 heading into round 6. They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 6 team lists, with big changes at the Roosters presenting Supercoach opportunity. Tim also drops his Supercoach stat ...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 10 min

#239: SC Playbook, who's the priority Storm buy?

The Melbourne Storm have started the NRL Supercoach 2025 season in style, as they come into a soft draw, who are the priority pick ups? In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 6. The crew look at team list Tuesday, with the week's most popular trade-in Thomas Cant retaining his spot on Newcastle's edge. They deep dive into the troublesome hoo...

Apr 08, 20251 hr 14 min

Cricketer's Playbook: Marsh's IPL resurgence, Aussies in County cricket

Mitchell Marsh has rediscovered his form with a flying start to the Indian Premier League season, how important is the campaign for his future in the Australian set-up? The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they recap the past week of the IPL. They also preview the 2025 English County Cricket season, with a host of key Australians featuring including Cameron Green and Beau Webster in bids to claim sp...

Apr 07, 202531 min

Early Mail Round 6: Lomax shift, Papi update and new halves galore

Zac Lomax is shifting to the wing, Papi is 'good' despite injury scare and Blaize's audition has officially landed for Penrith. The highlights and plenty of injury updates are here in this week's edition. The Early Mail podcast is here to give you a head start on planning your side from both a Classic and Supercoach Draft perspective each week. Hosted by Max Bryden, we cover the expected ins and outs prior to team list Tuesday and drop our top Waiver picks for SuperCoach Draft. Hosted on Acast. ...

Apr 07, 202522 min

Weekly wrap: Grant struggles create hooking dramas

The undisputed number one hooker in Supercoach Harry Grant has struggled in scoring this season, leaving the No.9 slot wide open in 2025. 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, recaps the SuperCoach talking points from the weekend of NRL action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 202559 min

Half-Backed podcast: Latrell's return proves a fan-Tass-tic boost

Latrell Mitchell makes a highly anticipated return for South Sydney this week, creating value for the players around him against fierce rivals the Roosters. The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, SC Playbook's Tim Williams and former TAB data analyst James Hughes to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week: 00:00 Jimmy finds the perfect formula 01:30 Round 4 results: Two out o...

Apr 03, 202534 min

Listener Q+A: Which cheapie to cut for must-have Panther?

Buying Penrith back Tom Jenkins is an easy decision in round 5, working out which cheapie to sell for him is proving much harder, with Toia, Arthars and Iongi all in the firing line. In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 5 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 03, 202530 min

The Late Show: Is Tedesco the forgotten fullback?

James Tedesco was the best player in NRL Supercoach last season and has dropped in value this year, is he being overlooked as a Tom Trbojevic replacement? 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 02, 202515 min

Beers & Breakevens: No fear, Pap's in the clear ft NRL Physio

NRL Physio joins Beers and Breakevens in 2025, immediately allaying fears over those looking to recruit Ryan Papenhuyzen into their Supercoach teams following an ankle concern. 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 heading into round 5. They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 5 team lists, with cheapie hooker Ryley Smith the big winner from the week. Tim also drops his Su...

Apr 02, 20251 hr 15 min

#238: SC Playbook, who's the new Supercoach No.1?

Who is the new NRL Supercoach no.1 with Tom Trbojevic injured, James Tedesco and the Roosters on the decline and Latrell Mitchell returning from injury? In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, Random Stats Guy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 5. The crew look at team list Tuesday, with an injuries and suspensions hitting hard, firming the job security of potentially the best cheapie in the game in ...

Apr 01, 20251 hr 18 min

Cricketer's Playbook: Doggett's statement in Shield classic, Starc's IPL heroics

Will the 2025 Indian Premier League tournament be MS Dhoni's last as the IPL legend takes on a new role with the Chennai Super Kings at 43-years-old? The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they preview they recap the opening week of the IPL. They also recap the Sheffield Shield final between South Australia and Queensland, with Alex Carey starring and Brendan Doggett cementing himself as the next Auss...

Mar 31, 202532 min

Early Mail Round 5: Trell and Cleary return amidst injury chaos

Latrell Mitchell and Nathan Cleary return with instant SuperCoach relevance, whilst a host of players including Tom Trbojevic are facing stints on the sideline through injury or suspension. The Early Mail podcast is here to give you a head start on planning your side from both a Classic and Supercoach Draft perspective each week. Hosted by Max Bryden, we cover the expected ins and outs prior to team list Tuesday and drop our top Waiver picks for SuperCoach Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Mar 31, 202520 min

Weekly wrap: Turbo headlines fullback drama, year of the front-rower

Tom Trbojevic went down injured as the most captained player in NRL Supercoach as rain belted down across a wet round of NRL action. 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, recaps the SuperCoach talking points from the weekend of NRL action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 202553 min
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