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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 goes beast mode, Nawaqanitawase dominates

Roosters flyer Mark Nawaqanitawase lit up round 16, do Supercoaches lock him in for the run home after their bye or look elsewhere for high upside CTW prospects? 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.

Jun 22, 202531 min

Listener Q+A: Does Moses injury hurt Lomax's ceiling?

Zac Lomax is edging towards must-have territory, but with his right edge halfback Mitch Moses injured is it now worth waiting until after the Origin period? In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 16 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 202530 min

Half-Backed podcast: Green Machine tame Tigers in C-Town

The Canberra Raiders are firming as genuine NRL title contenders in 2025, and they're set to make another statement to rivals as they take on the Tigers in Campbelltown. The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, former TAB data analyst Jimmy Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week: 00:00 Not so Blue skies 02:10 Round 15 results: Garrick d...

Jun 19, 202528 min

Beers & Breakevens: Can Talakai break Sharks left centre curse?

Siosifa Talakai has been a Supercoach stud in the past when starting at centre, so is he worth jumping on or is it not worth the likely short-term play? 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 16. They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 16 team lists, with question marks over a host of Origin stars backing-up. Pushing just past the mid-way mark of the sea...

Jun 18, 20251 hr 15 min

#249: SC Playbook, Ola headlines back-row carnage

NRL Supercoach injuries are starting to pile up, with the highly owned Haumole Olakau'atu headlining drama in the 2RF position, so who are the best replacements? In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the high-flying SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 16. The crew look at team list Tuesday, with Fletcher Sharpe named to play alongside a host of Origin stars. They take a look at the 2RF position, discussi...

Jun 17, 202558 min

Cricketer's Playbook: Proteas power, where to now for fallen Aussies?

South Africa claimed their first World Test Championship title with victory against Australia who may look to new faces for the next cycle. The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy who are on deck to look at the world in cricket. 00:00 Top three teams you want to beat 04:00 World Test Championship final recap: Proteas power, Aussie pain 24:00 Sixers sign Pakistani superstar Babar Azam 27:30 Big Bash League...

Jun 17, 202540 min

Early Mail Round 16: Origin back ups projected, Young's a Knight

The Round 16 edition of the Early Mail podcast is here with projections for every Origin star and their chances of backing up. Plus Dom Young's a Knight, Ben Hunt returns for the Broncos and the Rabbitohs injury woes deepen. We also take a deep dive into the strength of schedule for all clubs from Rounds 16 - 22 to help you prepare for your Draft and Head to Head Finals. The Early Mail podcast is here to give you a head start on planning your side from both a Classic and Supercoach Draft perspec...

Jun 16, 202532 min

Weekly wrap: Herculean Herbie and Doggies back-rowers find bark

Dolphins strike-centre Herbie Farnworth blew the Supercoach weekend wide open, while a pair of Bulldogs back-rowers loom as POD players for the back end of the season. 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.

Jun 15, 202538 min

Listener Q+A: Bargain hunting around Sharks centres

Cronulla may be going through a rough run of form, but there's value to be had among two bottomed out centres in the Shire. In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 15 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 202534 min

Half-Backed podcast: Phins up as points flow in Townsville

The Dolphins have come into red-hot form of late and the panel are in agreement that they won't be stopped in Townsville against a heavily undermanned Cowboys outfit. 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: 00:00 "Hurry up and get to the results" 01:00 Round 14 results: Why Sam wanted the results... 04:3...

Jun 12, 202523 min

The Late Show: Smart but boring, time to lock in a front-row captain?

NRL Supercoach 2025 is the year of the front-row forward, so is it time we simply lock in the boring but safe option of a prop captain every round? 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 11, 202517 min

Beers & Breakevens: Is Cherry ripe or rattled?

Daly Cherry-Evans has come onto the Supercoach radar after his Queensland Origin snub, so do we ignore the warning signs and snap the veteran up at a bargain price? 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 15. They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 15 team lists, with major outs including KL Iro and Lehi Hopoate adding drama to an already tough bye round....

Jun 11, 20251 hr 5 min

#248: SC Playbook, Cleary plans and halfback replacements

Nathan Cleary is the best halfback in NRL Supercoach, but set to likely miss three of the next four rounds is he a hold or sell, and if so, who to? In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dezzy Creek, Random Stats Guy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 15. The crew look at team list Tuesday, with Sam Walker’s return heavily impacting key Supercoach players. They take a look at the halfback position...

Jun 10, 20251 hr

Weekly wrap: Halves headaches, what to do with Cleary and Munster?

Nathan Cleary and Cameron Munster are elite NRL Supercoach halves, but with Origin to heavily impact their schedule after poor performances are they holds or sells? 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.

Jun 08, 202533 min

Half-Backed podcast: Panthers to purr in another must-win clash

The Penrith Panthers can't afford to drop games after a slow start to the season, with a statement to be made against the Tigers on the long weekend. 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: 00:00 Son (in-law) of a Raiders legend 01:50 Round 13 results: Sam bounces back 04:00 NRL Round 14 bets: 11:30 Mora...

Jun 05, 202518 min

Listener Q+A: Flip Munster or cash in on the Cows?

Cameron Munster looms as a potential sell in coming weeks, but is it worth waiting to let him cash in on the Cowboys match-up in Melbourne? In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 14 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 05, 202526 min

The Late Show: Can Isaako replicate his brilliant best?

Dolphins flyer Jamayne Isaako was a Supercoach star of the past, can he get back to his brilliant best or are the red flags too hard to ignore? 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 04, 202516 min

Beers & Breakevens: Is it the right time for No.1 Campbell?

Jayden Campbell looks an NRL Supercoach must at some stage, but is this week really the right time to buy the Titans playmaker? 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 14. They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 14 team lists, with the no show of Murray Taulagi to have huge Supercoach ramifications on the week's most traded player. Tim also drops his Supe...

Jun 04, 20251 hr 9 min

#247: SC Playbook, Hop on lethal Lehi

Manly flyer Lehi Hopoate is putting up a stunning NRL Supercoach case in any position, so is he a must-have or do non-owners look elsewhere? In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, 2019 champion Dezzy Creek and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 14. The crew look at team list Tuesday, with Jacob Kiraz back on deck for the Bulldogs and mystery surrounding recruit Lachy Galvin. They take a look at team str...

Jun 03, 20251 hr 13 min

Cricketer's Playbook: South African WTC final threats, Kohli v Ponting IPL final

The World Test Championship final is just around the corner, so who's the threats from South Africa and what does the IPL final result mean to the legacies of Virat Kohli and Ricky Ponting. The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy who are on deck to look at the world in cricket. 00:00 Biggest week on the calendar 02:20 World Test Championship final squad: South Africa threats 19:00 Glenn Maxwell ODI retire...

Jun 03, 202540 min

Early Mail Round 14: Bunnies stars to return, Dogs to unveil Galvin

South Sydney are set to welcome back a pair of stars to propel their finals charge, while the Bulldogs will unveil big name signing Lachlan Galvin against the Eels. 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/privacy for more informati...

Jun 02, 202526 min

Weekly wrap: King Keaon delivers for the masses

Rabbitohs enforcer Keaon Koloamatangi was among the most traded in players in Round 13, and the back-row gun delivered in style for happy new owners with a century against the Warriors. 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.

Jun 01, 202542 min

Listener Q+A: Api Supercoaches scramble amid Origin fallout

With the State of Origin opener over, attention turns to the fallout for Supercoaches with questions lingering over the likes of Harry Grant, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and plenty more this weekend. In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 13 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 29, 202531 min

Half-Backed podcast: Beware a busted DCE at Brookie

Manly's form has been mixed in 2025, but the stars are aligning for a right edge masterclass at Brookvale Oval led by a hurting Daly Cherry-Evans. The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, former 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: 00:00 Dog groomers and blue skies 03:00 Round 12 results: Jimmy's hot streak 07:...

May 29, 202532 min

Beers & Breakevens: Bunnies duo feeling the base

As we edge deeper into the NRL bye period, a pair of Rabbitohs enforcers with new roles have burst onto the Supercoach radar of many. 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 13. They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 13 team lists, with good early signs for a host of Origin stars. Tim also drops his Supercoach stat deep dive, looking at Euan Aitken, Luci...

May 28, 20251 hr 11 min

#246: SC Playbook, Turbo puts cork in mini-bye plans

The first NRL Supercoach 2025 mini-bye round is upon us, with Tom Trbojevic headlining the drama that may see plenty of Supercoaches short on numbers this week. In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 13. The crew look at team list Tuesday, with Turbo out and Tom Jenkins getting a start over a highly touted teammate. They take a look at the Origin players they're hol...

May 27, 20251 hr 11 min

Cricketer's Playbook: Marnus or Konstas for World Test Championship spot?

Australia's World Test Championship final squad has been named with debate raging over whether out of form veteran Marnus Labuschagne or rookie Sam Konstas will open the batting. The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy who are on deck to look at the world in cricket. They also recap the 2025 English County Cricket season, looking at Cam Green's dominant form, while also recapping the legacy left by the re...

May 27, 202535 min

Early Mail Round 13: Origin back-ups and Bye Round draw analysis

The first mini bye round is here and we take a look into who will and won't back up for their club side. Plus we dive into the best draws for the bye period to help you identify which teams to target between now and end of Round 19. 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 SuperCo...

May 26, 202527 min

Weekly wrap: Lucas looks Sharpe as duo define round

Knights duo Dylan Lucas and Fletcher Sharpe went enormous against a depleted Panthers outfit to define how the first NRL Supercoach major bye round played out. 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.

May 25, 202528 min

Listener Q+A: Huge Haas call could define bye-period

Star prop Payne Haas is on the chopping block for plenty of Supercoaches ahead of the Origin bye period, so do we cut the elite FRF or stick by despite his injury concern? In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 12 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 202536 min
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