SC Playbook

Five-eighth has been a troublesome position in 2024, so is Cowboys playmaker Tommy Dearden the answer to the issue with a soft upcoming draw?

In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 10, while also providing his latest trades, captaincy and sit v start plans for the upcoming weekend.

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With the Origin period set to impact a number of popular NRL Supercoach hookers, who's the best No.9 to target in coming rounds?

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.

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A few NRL Supercoach flying outside backs are topping the trade list this round, so which of Dom Young, Jamayne Isaako and Reuben Garrick should Supercoaches flock to?

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 10.

The boys analyse the team lists for round 10, with Herbie Farnworth's return set to impact a Supercoach gun, and the boy's hope for Taylan May.

00:00 Backflipping into the studio

12:10 Team list analysis: Mixed news for May bros

45:55 Tim's stat deep dive: Dom Young divides opinion

01:00:45 Round 10 trades: Get greedy, or bank some trades?

01:05:15 Sit v starts: Is Galvin set to explode?

01:08:10 Captaincy plays: Rain to play havoc on popular skippers

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Navigating the NRL bye schedule throughout the State of Origin period is vital to Supercoach success, so who are the teams to target and avoid?

In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy are on deck for NRL round 10.

The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Jahrome Hughes gone, Nathan Cleary back, and a pair of early season cheapies back in the mix.

In our Origin period bye-planning special, the crew look at the clubs with the best and worst draws to help you navigate the tricky period of the NRL Supercoach season.

00:00 Matty the Waterboy on death row

08:15 Team lists: Bad news for Terrell May

20:30 Origin bye period planning: Zero in on Dolphins

46:10 Best fullbacks to replace Papenhuyzen

55:35 Hot topics: Isaako v Garrick v Young

01:05:30 Spy Talk: Things you may have missed

01:09:50 Round 10 NRL Supercoach trade plans and captains

01:16:55 Questions: Time to sell RTS?

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Highly owned fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is out for an extended period, so who's the priority fullback replacement for Supercoaches?

2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 9 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action.

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David Fifita is the best 2RF in NRL Supercoach, but there's concerns moving forward that should have investors wary of recruiting the barnstorming Titan.

In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 9, while also providing his latest trades, captaincy and sit v start plans for the upcoming weekend.

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Points are tipped to flow between the Titans and Storm in Round 9, and it's a Gold Coast winger that presents a tonne of value to punters.

The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:

06:40 Last week's results: Hughesy's stunning streak

10:20 Round 9 bets: Can Dragons show fight in local derby?

27:30 Moral of the week: Wahs bounce back to continue cash flow

30:45 Sam's Round 9 tips

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With the Dolphins boasting a brilliant Origin bye period schedule, is it time to pick up fallen NRL Supercoach gun Jamayne Isaako?

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.

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With Nicho Hynes in blistering form Cronulla's right edge has become hot property, with fallen gun Briton Nikora set to return to his best.

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 9.

The boys analyse the team lists for round 9, with Daly Cherry-Evans beating a charge meaning big things for popular purchase Reuben Garrick.

00:00 Tough times at the CBA Centre of Excellence

10:40 Team list analysis: Concerns for cheapie Gagai

25:10 Tim's stat deep dive: Mixed feelings around Nikora

41:20 Round 9 trades: Why Dolphins are becoming hot property

55:30 Sit v starts: Can Taylan finally dish up some attack?

58:45 Captaincy plays: Dare we ignore Prince Nicho again?

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In what looms as a season-defining NRL Supercoach decision, we must decide whether it's worth trading in flying Dolphins fullback Trai Fuller for a proven fullback gun this week?

In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek, Random Stats Guy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL round 9.

The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with a crop of Raiders cheapies getting dropped, and Haumole Olakau'atu suspended for the Sea Eagles.

00:00 The devastating Nicho effect

04:30 Team lists: Raiders cheapies chopped

13:20 Is Fuller too hard to pass up?

20:50 Rando's stat deep dive: Beware milestone Munster

29:40 Hot topics: Time to cut ties with Terrell?

45:18 Round 9 NRL Supercoach trade plans and captains

54:50 Questions: Cleary v Hynes this week?

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After a slow start to the season, Nicho Hynes has returned to NRL Supercoach supremacy, while popular early season buys Terrell and Taylan May have done their dash for owners.

2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 8 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action.

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Reece Walsh has bottomed out in price, with a soft draw for a rampant Broncos outfit, so is he the man to lead Supercoaches forward this week?

In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 8, while also providing his latest trades, captaincy and sit v start plans for the upcoming weekend.

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Blow out score lines may be the order of NRL's ANZAC Round, headlined by a full-strength Panthers outfit who are set to bash the Cowboys hapless pack.

The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:

03:45 Last week's results: Boys seeing green, Hughesy's model dishing the goods

07:15 Round 8 bets: Full-strength Panthers to pile pain on Cowboys

23:45 Moral of the week: ANZAC Day special

25:15 Sam's Round 8 tips

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Ryan Papenhuyzen hasn't attracted much interest this week, but should he be among the most traded options at fullback to replace the injured Kalyn Ponga?

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.

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Penrith star Nathan Cleary returns from a lengthy injury lay-off this week, and the stats show that potential buyers shouldn't fear a slow return to NRL Supercoach scoring.

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 8.

The boys analyse the team lists for round 8, with the Tigers dishing up a potential FRF weapon.

00:00 Kat reigns supreme

13:00 Team list analysis: Panthers and Broncos stars return to action

31:40 Tim's stat deep dive: Brailey the hooking hero

50:45 Round 8 trades: Who replaces Ponga?

58:50 Sit v starts: Can Strange bounce back without Fogarty?

01:02:30 Captaincy plays: Will Walsh wallop Tigers?

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Owned by more than half of NRL Supercoaches, Kalyn Ponga's long-term injury has blown the fullback slot wide open, so who's the best replacement?

In this week's episode 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 8.

The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Nathan Cleary named to return, but is he a must-have despite the recent hamstring injury?

They also discuss in-depth the best fullback replacements for the injured Kalyn Ponga.

00:00 KP play breaks Spy

07:30 Ponga replacements: Is bargain-priced Walsh a slam dunk?

32:00 Team lists: Cleary returns, Fainu answers FRF prayers

41:30 Hot topics: Which Raiders cash cows are holds and sell?

55:55 Spy's players you may have missed: Garrick getting ripe

01:03:20 Round 8 NRL Supercoach trade plans and captains

01:08:00 Questions: Cut ties with Robson and Api?

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Injury may sideline superstar Knight Kalyn Ponga, so which player from a stellar field of fullbacks looms as the best replacement next week?

2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy takes a look back at Round 7 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action.

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With a soft draw incoming, a trio of Warriors stars have rocketed into NRL Supercoach buy contention ahead of Round 7, headlined by playmaker Te Maire Martin.

In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 7, while also providing his latest trades, captaincy and sit v start plans for the upcoming weekend.

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They're playing away from home, but are the New Zealand Warriors preparing to hand the in-form Dragons a harsh reality check in Wollongong?

The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:

01:30 Last week's results: Hughesy's near perfect round, Tim's cowardly confession

08:00 Round 7 bets: Point to flow on the Gold Coast

27:45 Moral of the week: In the Wahs we trust

28:30 Sam's Round 7 tips

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Remarkably consistent, with one of the best work-rates in NRL Supercoach, are we sleeping on Dane Gagai with a soft run incoming for the Knights?

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.

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Supercoach gun Greg Marzhew returned from injury on the opposite edge for the Knights, and the shift may mean bad news for his point scoring potential.

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 7.

The boys analyse the team lists for round 7, with popular FRF cheapies Xavier Willison and Sam Hughes handed boosts.

00:00 Finding form as boys go neck and neck

11:50 Team list analysis: Bulldogs pack a win for Supercoaches

39:50 Tim's stat deep dive: Marzhew's right edge issue

55:45 Round 7 trades and captains: Injury concerns dampens Ponga appeal

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Former NRL Supercoach gun Angus Crichton is returning to his best, so is he a must-have this week with a stack of strong buy candidates?

In this week's episode 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 for NRL round 7.

The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Zac Lomax shifted back to centre, and two old cheapies re-emerging, but not where we want them.

They also discuss when the best time is to start putting Origin period bye-planning into weekly trade calculations.

00:00 Rando returns

06:20 When should Origin bye planning come into calculations?

13:40 Is Kayal Iro a must or can he be avoided?

19:25 Team lists: Lomax shifted, Galvin returns

36:05 Rando's Supercoach stats deep dive

42:00 Hot topics: Crichton or Blore?

53:35 Round 7 NRL Supercoach trade plans and captains

01:01:15 Questions: Is Tuivasa-Sheck a long-term hold?

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Shawn Blore, Angus Crichton and Kai Pearce-Paul are leading the pack of second-row mid-range options emerging after an enthralling weekend of Supercoach action.

2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 6 eyeing off all the key NRL Supercoach pointers from the weekend action.

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With news of Nathan Cleary's return from injury likely delayed, two star flyers with soft draws have come into calculations with the extra cash to play with.

In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 6, while also providing his latest trades, captaincy and sit v start plans for the upcoming weekend.

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The panel get heated as the Eels v Cowboys clash divides opinion, with hugely contrasting views as to who will take the points in Round 6.

The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, 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: Sam's bounces back to form

06:50 Round 6 bets: Ominous Storm warning in Melbourne

22:40 Moral of the week: Hughesy's retirement

24:45 Sam's Round 6 tips

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Shaun Lane is one of the highest owned players to begin the Supercoach season, so after a poor start is it time to sell or is the Eels back-rower worth persisting with?

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.

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The Dragons might be struggling, which is what makes Zac Lomax's early season numbers even more remarkable as he pushes his case as an NRL Supercoach buy.

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 6.

The boys analyse the team lists for round 6, with Dylan Brown a chance to thrive with his new halves partner.

00:00 Guru's missed opportunity

19:30 Team list analysis: Sharks cheapie lobs, but stay patient

45:55 Tim's stat deep dive: Lomax numbers we can't ignore

57:20 Round 6 captains: Is it Lil Papy time?

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Kalyn Ponga is back to his Supercoach best, but in a blistering field of fullback options, who's the best player to partner the reigning Dally M winner?

In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dezzy Creek, 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL round 6.

The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with last week's most popular purchase dropped, and fullback Joey Manu becoming even more enticing.

They discuss when the best time is to change trade strategy focus from cash generation to points, and who the best fullback is to partner with the red-hot Kalyn Ponga?

00:00 Cook dropping breaks the Waterboy

07:35 Lowest Supercoach scores of all-time

10:35 When to change from cash to points focus?

18:50 Turbo, Drinky, Walsh, Papy at fullback?

26:50 Team lists: Talagi dropped, Schiller becomes a must-have

39:55 Hot topics: Can Johnson match feats of Hynes/Cleary?

56:50 Round 6 NRL Supercoach trade plans and captains

01:05:30 Questions: How many boosts is too many?

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The Bulldogs win over the Roosters may prove season defining with a host of major Supercoach players impacted by injury, meanwhile the race for fullback supremacy heated up once again.

2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams takes a look back at Round 5 eyeing off all the key Supercoach pointers from the weekend action.

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The Dragons have found some form, the Knights are out of sync, but that's all set to change in forecasted wild conditions in Newcastle,

The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, 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: Historic week for the podcast

05:40 Round 5 bets: The Charnze effect on Wahs

20:40 Moral of the week: Getting the ball rolling

21:15 Sam's Round 5 tips

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With heavy rainfall forecast to impact a number of NRL fixtures this week, Supercoaches need to rethink their strategies in a number of different ways.

In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 5, while also providing his latest trades, captaincy and sit v start plans for the upcoming weekend.

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With popular hookers peaking in price, and Harry Grant dropping in value, is it time to pick up the best No.9 in NRL Supercoach?

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.

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Stars of the early NRL Supercoach season, is it time to part ways with Tom and Ben Trbojevic with Manly slipping out of form?

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 5.

The boys analyse the team lists for round 5, with former NRL Supercoach gun Angus Crichton catching the eye after being named to start for the Roosters.

00:00 About Even league heating up

14:00 Team list analysis: Crichton hits the radar

27:00 Tim's stat deep dive: Olam issues, Isaako won't quit

33:40 Round 5 trades and captains: Boys eye wild boosts

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Underperforming Penrith centre Taylan May is the most traded out player in NRL Supercoach this week, but is it really a smart move?

In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy are on deck for NRL Supercoach round 5.

The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with the Bulldogs giving Supercoaches two gifts, including a big minute role for Josh Curran.

They also reveal their short and long-term plans moving forward with the troublesome FRF position.

00:30 Appreciating good fortune

12:45 How we are managing FRF wasteland

20:30 Team lists: Charnze return creates Wahs domino effect

30:10 Hot topics: Concerns with selling May

48:20 Round 5 NRL Supercoach trade plans and captains

59:50 Questions: Is Brooks a sell?

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After being sold by the masses, Newcastle Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga went big in New Zealand to hurt his doubters on the Easter Weekend of NRL action.

2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 4 eyeing off all the key Supercoach pointers from the weekend action.

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Valentine Holmes is hot property for NRL Supercoaches ahead of the Easter weekend, but with so many pressing trades can it wait another week?

In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 4, while also providing his latest trades, captaincy and sit v start plans for the upcoming weekend.

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After a week of heavy criticism, South Sydney and Latrell Mitchell will come out and put on a show against the Bulldogs according to the panel.

The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:

04:20 Last week's results: Jimmy seeing green

08:30 Round 4 bets: Why are Raiders roughies?

22:30 Moral of the week: Country kids left disappointed

24:40 Sam's Round 4 tips

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Roosters recruit Dom Young went huge last week, so is he a must-have or is it a case of chasing last week's points?

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.

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New Zealand Warriors star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck shifts to fullback this week, how big can the Kiwi gun go in the No.1 role?

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 4.

The boys analyse the team lists for round 4, with injuries opening the door for plenty of Supercoach opportunties.

00:00 Guru on cloud nine

04:20 Team list analysis: Another tick for Terrell

28:20 Supercoach opportunities emerge from injury crisis

40:30 Tim's stat deep dive: Brown without Moses

52:00 Round 4 trades and captains: Kat goes rogue

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Nathan Cleary headlines a devastating list of injuries to popular NRL Supercoach players, so who is the best replacement for the champion Penrith halfback?

In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek, the SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL Supercoach round 4.

The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with injuries decimating Supercoach squads at a rate we may never before have witnessed this early in the season.

They also debate their top four CTW targets they're looking to get into their squad, with Val Holmes a high priority across the board.

00:00 A moment for the fallen Supercoach guns

08:50 Nathan Cleary's replacements

24:50 CTW priorities - Ranking our top four targets

36:12 Team lists: Why Pearce-Paul can wait a week

48:35 Hot topics: Is Levi/Lussick to Koroisau worth it?

1:04:30 Round 4 NRL Supercoach trade plans and captains

1:09:23 Questions: Is Taylan May a sell?

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With Benji Marshall handing Api Koroisau the keys to the Tigers attack in 2024, can he propel himself into the elite tier of NRL Supercoach hookers?

2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 3 eyeing off all the key Supercoach pointers from the weekend action.

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Luke Brooks is thriving in life at Brookvale, so can he become an NRL Supercoach keeper at five-eighth this 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 3, while also providing his latest trades, captaincy and sit v start plans for the upcoming weekend.

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They're on different ends of the result, but the boys have found value in the Sea Eagles v Eels clash, so will the former NRL player, data analyst or journalist land the bragging rights (and cash)?

The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:

05:00 Last week's results: Sam perfect round

09:50 Round 3 bets: Sharks circle at Leichhardt

26:15 Moral of the week: Can hot streak continue?

28:30 Sam's Round 3 tips

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Back to his best after a masterful display against the Warriors, is Ryan Papenhuyzen a buy or avoid ahead of NRL Supercoach Round 3?

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.

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Despite a dream match-up against the Tigers, the boys are split on whether or not Nicho Hynes should be on the chopping block after a poor start to the 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 3.

The boys analyse the team lists for round 3, with one of Guru's beloved forwards given the axe by an impatient coach.

00:00 Kat's rise to glory

07:50 Team list analysis: Wong gets chopped, Pearce-Paul caution

23:17 Tim's stat deep dive: Issue with beastly Cowboys cheapie

37:00 Cheapie breakdown: Best cash cows to trade in

49:08 Round 3 trades and captains: Can Turbo bounce back?

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Kalyn Ponga is this week's most traded out player after a poor start to 2024, but is it really the wisest move?

In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek, Random Stats Guy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for NRL Supercoach round 3.

The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Joey Lussick's stocks sky-rocketing and Zac Hosking's taking a dive.

They also debate whether any of the underperforming guns should be axed, including Nicho Hynes and Harry Grant.

00:00 Rando's debut

08:53 Is it the perfect round for a boost?

14:33 Which top dollar guns are on the chopping block?

27:50 Team lists: Is Hosking still a buy on the bench?

46:20 Rando's eye catching stats: Give Hutcho another chance

51:25 Hot topics: Is Levi to Lussick really worth it?

1:03:08 Round 3 NRL Supercoach trade plans and captains

1:07:50 Questions: Is King Kiraz a sell?

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Seemingly a must-have to start the season, Kalyn Ponga has produced poor scores in the opening rounds, so do we stick strong or sell off before he plummets cash?

2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 2 eyeing off all the key Supercoach pointers from the weekend action.

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Front-row forward is giving NRL Supercoaches enormous headaches to start the season, so much so that a lack of patience could lead to season-defining consequences.

In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 2, while also providing his latest trades, captaincy and sit v start plans for the upcoming weekend.

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Despite a narrow round one loss, bookies have the New Zealand Warriors at long odds to upset the Melbourne Storm, but the boys think otherwise.

The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:

03:13 Last week's results

06:43 Round 2 bets: Warriors to put NRL on notice

24:50 Moral of the week: Jimmy in the hot seat, boys aren't convinced

28:54 Sam's Round 2 tips

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Tommy Talau has landed in prime real estate on the right wing for Manly, do we ignore the red flags and lock him in at the bargain price?

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.

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Dragons winger Zac Lomax burst onto the NRL Supercoach trade target list with a stunning performance in the season opener, while a pair of teammates loom as serious traps despite their popularity.

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 2.

The boys analyse the team lists for round 2, with cheapies emerging, Kai Pearce-Paul turning heads and Zac Lomax bursting onto the buy radar.

00:00 Round 1 nightmares

06:00 Team list analysis: Go early on Duncan? Hold or sell Piakura?

30:20 Tim's stat deep dive: RTS and May in beast mode, Penrith cheapie

44:08 Round 1 trades and captains: Ponga v Turbo as skipper?

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After one of the most brutal opening rounds in recent memory, the NRL Supercoach Gods may have delivered a number of surprise cheapies on our doorstep with Round 2 team lists.

In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, Bulldogs Chairman Adam Driussi, 2021's sixth placed finisher Clementine Cassidy, and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the NRL Supercoach 2024 season opening round.

The crew assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Benji Marshall delivering two cheapies for the Tigers, and a golden winger landing at Manly.

They also break down the brutal front-row forward issues following round 1 of the NRL Supercoach season.

00:00 Clem returns for 2024

10:48 Cheapies emerge: Who's the best option?

15:50 Strategy for trade boosts

20:05 Front-row plans: Is Terrell May a must? 

29:39 Team lists: Tigers cheapies, Pearce-Paul the trap

59:45 Sit v start: Who we are playing and sitting in our 17s

1:03:08 Round 2 NRL Supercoach trade plans

1:05:34 Captaincy picks: Cheeky Hynes trick play looms

1:07:50 Questions: Is Salmon a sell?

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With the masses flocking to Nicho Hynes and Nathan Cleary at halfback, for diabolical results, do we stick strong or look for value elsewhere?

2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at Round 1 eyeing off all the key Supercoach pointers from the weekend action.

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With a few major positional struggles this season, Supercoaches must be wary after team list Tuesday dangled a few carrots that are bound to be traps to begin the year.

In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach 2024, also providing some insights into his starting squad heading into NRL Round 1.

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It's a Queensland derby at Suncorp Stadium to open the Dolphins and Cowboys season, on a fast dry track there's value in tries to flow in Brisbane.

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. This week:

02:10 Last week's results

06:33 Round 1 bets: The Dallin special

16:33 Moral of the week: Sam's not happy...

22:05 Sam's Round 1 tips: Can Storm maintain freakish record?

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With Parramatta impressing in their latest trial clash, is Will Penisini the centre option we're all overlooking to start the NRL Supercoach season?

In the second edition of 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.

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With teams dropping for NRL round 1, front-row is proving a minefield for Supercoaches to navigate, but the boys think the answer might sit in the forward pack of the North Queensland Cowboys.

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 1.

The boys analyse the team lists for part two of the split first round, discussing a miserable hooking position, and reflecting on the eye catchers from the Vegas clashes.

00:00 Guru returns from Vegas a broken man

06:35 Vegas recap: Mixed bag for Roosters pack, Manu goes bang

27:05 Team list analysis: Is Lane a potential trap?

01:10:10 Round 1 captains: Is it Ponga or bust?

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It's the biggest week of the year for NRL Supercoaches with team lists dropping, with major concerns looming over a lack of quality cheapies and a diabolical hooking position.

In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, Bulldogs Chairman Adam Driussi, the SC Spy, and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the NRL Supercoach 2024 season opening round.

The boys assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with Parramatta's double hookers a major concern and Melbourne handing us some cheapie gold.

They also recap the first two games in Vegas, discussing whether Terrell May is a must-have, and which fullback is the highest priority.

00:00 Adz Driussi appointed as Bulldogs Chairman

11:23 Vegas recap: Ominous Trbojevic signs, is Teddy back?

39:20 Team lists: Eels drama, Bellamy's back-row gift

01:23:25 Sit v start: Who we are playing and sitting in our 17s

01:29:23 Captaincy picks: Is Ponga the main man?

01:31:17 Listener questions: Is Crossland a smokey hooker saviour?

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Tom Trbojevic, Latrell Mitchell, James Tedesco and Reece Walsh all started their seasons with a bang in Vegas, creating early headaches as to who the best combination will be early this season.

2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at the Vegas NRL action, eyeing off all the key Supercoach pointers to help finalise round 1 teams.

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NRL Supercoaches are blessed with mid-range second-row options to start the season, so which players rank as the priority buys in such a stacked position?

In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach 2024, also providing some insights into his starting squad heading into the Vegas season opener.

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The arrival of Jack Wighton at South Sydney is set to see Alex Johnston erupt in 2024, with the prolific try-scorer to hit new heights for the Rabbitohs.

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. This week:

*NRL futures bets: Why there's still value in Penrith, try-scorer Hail Mary

*NRL plays: Manly's edges to party in Vegas

*Moral tip: Building a bank for country footy

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J'maine Hopgood produced one of the greatest NRL Supercoach cheapie seasons of all-time last year, who is best placed to replicate his heroics in 2024?

In the first ever edition of 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.

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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is back in the NRL, and back in the minds of Supercoaches after two blistering trial performances for the Warriors.

Ahead of NRL Round 0 in Vegas, we discuss the Supercoach winners and losers from trials, including Scott Drinkwater's growing appeal, a backflip on Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and a left-field plan at hooker that's divided the boys.

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.

01:50 Major prize announcement

11:10 NRL trial winners and losers

52:20 Guru's rogue hooking plan

01:00:50 Drinky and RTS backflips

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With teams for the Vegas games dropping, two weekends of major NRL trials finished, it's time to dive into the all-important Supercoach cheapie analysis for 2024.

In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the NRL Supercoach 2024 Vegas round 1 show.

The boys assess the winners and losers from NRL team lists, with question marks around popular mid-range forwards Jai Arrow and Terrell May.

They also do a deep dive into the entire crop of cheapies to start the year, and analyse the NRL draw to determine the clubs with the softest and hardest starts to the season.

05:00 How does Supercoach work with split round?

07:05 Team lists: Bunnies, Roosters packs raise questions

29:08 Cheapie analysis: Best bargain buys to start the season

50:10 Draw analysis: Phins up, Storm's dark opening

1:03:40 NRL trial takes: Luki shines for Cowboys

01:10:57 Listener questions: Is Kiraz's injury a concern?

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Scott Drinkwater put on a stunning performance in the Cowboys trial to enter the NRL Supercoach fullback discussion ahead of the 2024 NRL season.

2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at the second weekend of the NRL Pre-season Challenge, eyeing off all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the new season.

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Is Steve Smith's future in the Australian team finished, and how great can India's Jaiswal become following back-to-back Test double centuries?

In SC Playbook's newest podcast, founder Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Canberra Comets nuffie Hammy Goodman to take a look at the major talking points from the week in cricket.

They also wrap up the week in international cricket, naming their World XI team judged by individual performance, and voting on the 3-2-1 for our Hall of Nations leaderboard, with controversial Englishman Ben Duckett in the frame for the Poms.

*The verdict: Is Smith's time up in the Aussie T20 team?

*Australia v New Zealand Test preview: Can Black Caps break drought?

*Bazball goes to dust in India, Duckett's bizarre comments

*Why Jaiswal destined for greatness

*World Team of the Week: Indian stars firing

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In part two of SC Playbook's special edition NRL Supercoach Draft show, our team of specialists turn their attention to another format of the great game.

In this week's episode, we provide our overall rankings to help guide you through Draft day.

We also complete our positional specific rankings, getting through 2RF, 5/8, CTW and Fullback.

We take a look at the sleepers you can grab late in the Draft, and review Steve's Draft day featuring fierce rival The Rugby League Guru.

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With one of the most Supercoach friendly games in the NRL, can a fully fit Jacob Kiraz enter the elite CTW tier in 2024?

In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams is joined by Australian captain and Supercoach fanatic Maty Ryan to give their thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach 2024, also providing some insights into their starting squads and what they're looking out for during the trial period.

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Broncos enforcer Payne Haas is one of the highest owned players in NRL Supercoach, but there's a very strong case to suggest he isn't worth the cash.

In our final positional analysis of the pre-season, we discuss the 2RF and FRF spots for NRL Supercoach 2024, debating every major option, including the case for going cheap across both positions.

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.

03:50 Front-row strategy: Why starting cheap could be the ploy

08:10 FRF analysis: Is Arrow the mid-ranger we're seeking?

39:10 2RF analysis: Why is Shaun Lane only 37% owned?

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After years of mystery, the Spy finally reveals his true identity.

In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the fifth show of the NRL Supercoach 2024 pre-season.

The boys assess the winners and losers from NRL trials team lists, with key cheapies being scratched as round 1 Supercoach buys.

The boys also find some stats to suggest Tom Trbojevic's record breaking 2021 Supercoach season may not be a one-off.

00:00 Dezzy's miracle escape

04:05 Spy's identity revealed

11:40 Why Trbojevic can repeat record season

22:44NRL team list pointers: Eels hooking dilemma

36:05 NRL trial takes: Api kicks into hooking contention

59:06 Five-eighth analysis: Campbell injury leaves 5/8 short

01:07:34 Listener questions: Is Arrow the FRF answer?

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Api Koroisau took over the goal-kicking duties for the Wests Tigers during the NRL Pre-season Challenge, so could he be the best value pick at hooker to start the NRL Supercoach season?

2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, takes a look back at the first weekend of the NRL Pre-season Challenge, eyeing off all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the new season.

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In the first ever SC Playbook NRL Supercoach Draft show, our team of specialists turn their attention to another format of the great game.

We explain how to play NRL Supercoach Draft, touching on all the vital aspects to prepare for your Draft day.

For the more experienced players, we also look into the strategic side of the game, such as planning a long way out for finals, eyeing the clubs with the toughest and easiest draws.

We also begin our positional rankings, listing in order the priority picks in the hooker, second-row, front-row and halfback positions.

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With Jayden Campbell set to miss the open month of the NRL season, Supercoaches are scrambling to find the solution at five-eighth, so who's the best replacement?

In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach 2024, also providing some insights into his starting squad and what he's looking out for during the trial period.

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Nathan Cleary and Nicho Hynes are the hugely popular halfback combo to begin the new NRL Supercoach season, so can we make a case to start without either?

In our fourth positional analysis of the year, we discuss the halfback and five-eighth spots for NRL Supercoach 2024, debating every major option, including the alternatives to that popular duo at no.7, and whether Dylan Brown is worth the investment at five-eighth.

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.

*The case against Cleary and Hynes

*Halfback analysis: Moses the sleeper?

*Five-eighth analysis: Why is Munster just 7% ownership?

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Is Ryan Papenhuyzen too hard to resist to start the season at a discount rate, or are NRL Supercoaches living in the past with Lil Papy to start the new season?

In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, Supercoach Godfather Tom Sangster and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the fourth show of the NRL Supercoach 2024 pre-season.

The boys assess the winners and losers from NRL trials team lists, with Drew Hutchinson storming into contention as a round 1 Supercoach buy.

They finish their club previews for the pre-season, with the Eels, Storm, Roosters, Warriors and Tigers.

Tommy Sangster also gets a grilling on what's happening in the world of Supercoach for the new season.

00:00 Sangster's on deck

05:20 Team list Tuesday: Hutcho's win, Duncan's loss

18:25 Update from Supercoach HQ

26:40 Eels preview: Lock in Brown at 5/8?

37:15 Storm preview: Is Grant worth the cash?

48:33 Warriors preview: What will RTS produce on return?

54:30 Roosters preview: Can Cheese finally fire for Chooks?

01:01:35 Tigers preview: Can we start a player despite the early bye?

01:05:20 Listener questions: Are we really considering Ben Trbojevic again?

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Jake Fraser-McGurk is an Australian cricket revelation, but is his future destined for white ball cricket, or can he transition to Test cricket in the future?

In SC Playbook's newest podcast, founder Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Canberra Comets nuffie Hammy Goodman to take a look at the major talking points from the week in cricket.

They also wrap up the week in international cricket, naming their World XI team judged by individual performance, and voting on the 3-2-1 for our Hall of Nations leaderboard, with Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka at the forefront following a stunning ODI double century.

*Australia v West Indies recap: Is Fraser-McGurk white ball destined or Test capable?

*The Verdict: Has the door closed on Maxwell's Test career?

*Out or not out? Dissecting week of bizarre umpiring dismissals

*U19s World Cup: Next gen standouts as Aussie's claim title

*World Team of the Week: Can England maintain their lead?

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Proving a hard position to fill, do we bite the bullet and pay up for a proven gun at five-eighth, or gamble on finding value elsewhere to start the NRL Supercoach season?

In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach 2024, also providing some insights into his starting squad and what he's looking out for during the trial period.

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Paying top dollar for Greg Marzhew at CTW goes against almost every guideline when starting a new NRL Supercoach season, but is the rampaging Knights winger too hard to ignore?

In our third positional analysis of the year, we discuss the centre-wing spot for NRL Supercoach 2024, debating every major option, including which top priced gun is actually worth splashing the cash for.

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.

*Assessing the pick of the crop

*Mid-ranger to lock in without hesitation

*Which cheapies are cemented into round 1 teams?

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Could Jeremy Marshall-King surpass Harry Grant as the best hooker in Supercoach, and is he the best option to start the season with at No.9?

In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, Bulldogs director and Quantium CEO Adam Driussi and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the third show of the NRL Supercoach 2024 pre-season.

The boys reveal their team structure for round 1 of the NRL Supercoach 2024 season, including where they're spending big and where they're pinching pennies.

They also continue their club previews, with the Dolphins, Panthers, Cowboys and Bulldogs.

00:00 Adz returns for 2024

04:55 How we're structuring our squads

16:25 Bulldogs preview: Can King Kiraz do it again?

30:00 Dolphins preview: Marshall-King v Grant?

48:20 Panthers preview: Can you start without Cleary?

56:30 Cowboys preview: Drinkwater the forgotten fullback

01:08:00 Listener questions: Adz pours cold water on Vegas concerns

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Despite carrying the bat for Australia, should Steve Smith have farmed more strike in the dying stages in Brisbane, and is the West Indies revival a reality or simply a pipe dream?

In SC Playbook's newest podcast, founder Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Canberra Comets nuffie Hammy Goodman to take a look at the major talking points from the week in cricket.

They also wrap up the week in international cricket, naming their World XI team judged by individual performance, and voting on the 3-2-1 for our Hall of Nations leaderboard, with Ollie Pope put England firmly in the frame for the top spot.

*The Verdict: Should Smith have farmed more strike?

*Early takes on Smith opening experiment

*Who's under pressure heading into Kiwi Test series?

*How exactly did West Indies produce miracle victory?

*Windies cricket revival a reality or pipe dream?

*England upset India, Foakes 'spirit of cricket' moment

*World Team of the Week

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In our second positional analysis of the year, we discuss the fullback spot for NRL Supercoach 2024, debating the elite class of options including Tom Trbojevic, Kalyn Ponga, Reece Walsh and the bargain priced Ryan Papenhuyzen.

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.

*Structuring your No.1 slot

*Is Ponga a must-have?

*Do we overlook tough draw for freak Walsh?

*Is Papenhuyzen worth the risk on injury return?

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With a concerning injury history in recent years many are scared off Tom Trbojevic, but is it clouding just how much of a Supercoach star the Sea Eagles fullback really is?

In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the second show of the NRL Supercoach 2024 pre-season.

*Our locked in players for round 1

*Early cheapie insights

*Knights preview: KP or bust?

*Titans preview: Lock in little Presto?

*Anti-POD play: Red flags around Grant and Papy

*Sea Eagles preview: Does injury scare us off Trbojevic?

*Dragons preview: Lomax's enticing fullback switch

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In our first positional analysis of the year, we discuss the hooking spot for NRL Supercoach 2024, debating whether Harry Grant is a must-have or if it's worth finding value elsewhere?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.*Structuring your No.9 slot*Grant or bust?*Can Marshall-King hit elite tier?*Where does the best value play sit?

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Nicho Hynes starts the year at almost one million dollars as the most expensive player in the game, can you risk starting the NRL Supercoach season without him? In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck for the first show of the NRL Supercoach 2024 pre-season.

*SC Playbook returns for 2024

*What we learned from last season

*Broncos preview: Is Haas worth the cash?

*Raiders preview: Cheapies galore in the Capital

*Super POD play for round 1

*Rabbitohs preview: Latrell the left-field fullback play

*Sharks preview: Is Prince Nicho really worth almost a million?

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Tim and Ru are back on deck for 2024 live from the CBA Centre of Excellence, getting into their pre-season NRL Supercoach analysis, starting with their first picked player for Round 1.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.*What we learned last Supercoach season*New approaches to 2024 season*Players to catch our eye: Is Ponga worth the cash? Is Kikau cheap for good reason?

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The final round of the Supercoach Big Bash season is upon us, giving the defending champion a chance to reflect on what he's taken from this year's tournament.BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams and dual defending winner Andrew Langley discuss Round 9 of Supercoach BBL.*Andrew's lessons learned from Supercoach BBL13*Dissecting Andrew's most pivotal moments of the season*Thunder deep dive: Is Warner worth the gamble?*Round 9 trade and skipper plans

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Did Australia make the right decision to promote veteran Steve Smith up the batting order, or is it a short-sighted fix that's destined for future failure?In SC Playbook's newest podcast, founder Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Canberra Comets nuffie Hammy Goodman to take a look at the major talking points from the week in cricket.Former New Zealand Test cricket and commentator Simon Doull also makes a cameo to analyse the recent IPL auction.They also wrap up the week in international cricket, naming their World XI team judged by individual performance, and voting on the 3-2-1 for our Hall of Nations leaderboard, with Aiden Markram giving the Proteas a leg up.- Was Bancroft dudded with Smith promotion?- West Indies series preview: Players to watch - Is BBL integrity hurt by departing stars for finals?- Impact of South Africa's lacklustre Test squad for NZ series- Warner's chopper ride, thumbs up or thumbs down?- Ex-Kiwi Test star Simon Doull on whether Cummins was worth more than Starc at IPL auction- World XI Team of the Week

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Tom Curran's absence for the remainder of the Big Bash will shake-up the Sydney Sixers line-up, with allrounder Jack Edwards set to benefit for the remaining rounds of Supercoach BBL.In our question and answer podcast, former Sydney Sixers media manager and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into BBL Supercoach Round 8, touching on his final trades, captains and plenty more.

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The penultimate round of the Supercoach season delivers no teams on doubles or byes, meaning it's time to set sights on the single game week stars to help deliver BBL13 glory.BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden discuss Round 8 of Supercoach BBL.*Thunder deep dive: Bancroft Test snub a win for Supercoach*Single game week targets: Hosein's timely Gades' arrival*Round 8 trade and skipper plans

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With three teams on the triple game round, and plenty of flat batting decks ahead, which Big Bash ball strikers should we invest in?BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams, dual defending champion Andrew Langley and the SC Spy discuss Round 7 of Supercoach BBL13.*Champion's approach: Dual winner's run home tactics*Hurricanes deep dive: Is Wade worth the gamble?*Heat deep dive: Munro v McSweeney*Scorchers deep dive: Is it too late to add another Perth gun?*Round 7 trade and skipper plans*Listener questions: Who's your uber POD for the run home?

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You can make a case for almost the entire playing XI at the Perth Scorchers for their upcoming double-double game rounds, so who are the priority buys?In our question and answer podcast, BBL11 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into BBL Supercoach Round 6, touching on his final trades, captains and plenty more.

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Is Beau Webster worth the cash after a 0 point score and which Scorchers players are worth loading up on ahead of a dream Supercoach Big Bash draw?BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams, former champion Thommo Aitken and 14th placed finisher Michael Fisher discuss Round 5 and 6 of Supercoach BBL13.*Stars deep dive: Buy or avoid Webster?*Scorchers deep dive: Ranking the bowling contingent*Strikers deep dive: Is Short really worth $300k?*Round 5 and 6 trade and skipper plans*Listener questions: What's wrong with Neser?

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Two Englishmen have set the Big Bash alive so far, so which player is the priority trade target out of Jamie Overton and Tall Paul Walter?BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by the SC Spy to discuss Round 4 of Supercoach BBL13.*Draw analysis: Caution on selling Scorchers*Thunder deep dive - Is Sams back to being a must-have?*Pom special: Overton or Walter the priority?*Round 4 trade and skipper plans*Listener questions: How many Thunder bats are too many?

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With the Stars and Renegades on the Supercoach round 3 double, do we load up on the Melbourne contingent, or plan ahead with some Sydney Thunder talent?In our question and answer podcast, BBL11 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into BBL Supercoach Round 3, touching on his final trades, captains and plenty more.

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Matt Short is the best player in Supercoach as it stands, but at a huge price on the Supercoach bye in round 3, do we hold or sell the Strikers all-rounder?BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by dual reigning champion Andrew Langley and BBL09 winner Thommo Aitken to discuss Round 3 of Supercoach BBL13.*What champ’s have altered about their Supercoach approach so far*Renegades deep dive - Pay up for de Kock?*Stars deep dive - What’s doing with Big Stoin?*Round 3 trade and skipper plans*Listener questions: Hold or sell Matt Short at huge

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Who replaces David Warner for Australia? Big Aussie pay day at the IPL auction. Is there a wicket-keeper putting pressure on Alex Carey?In SC Playbook's newest podcast, founder Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Canberra Comets nuffie Hammy Goodman to take a look at the major talking points from the week in cricket.They also wrap up the week in international cricket, naming their World XI team judged by individual performance, and voting on the 3-2-1 for our Hall of Nations leaderboard, with Phil Salt's back-to-back T20 tonnes putting the English right in the mix.- Cricketer's Playbook introduction- Who replaces Warner? Bancroft, Renshaw, or a left-field option?- Is Carey's spot under threat? If so, who's next in line?- IPL auction: Which Aussies were dudded?- Boxing Day Test preview: Can Pakistan produce a miracle?- Cricket ethics test with bizarre grade outcome- World XI Team of the Week

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Is Matty Short an absolute must at $244k, and which bowlers are most likely to figure in both games of the Adelaide Strikers double game round?In our question and answer podcast, BBL11 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into BBL Supercoach Round 2, touching on his final trades, captains and plenty more.

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With question marks over the line-up of the Adelaide Strikers for the round 2 double, who can we safely lock into our Supercoach squads?BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by former 14th placed finisher Michael Fisher to discuss Round 2 of Supercoach BBL13.*Round 1 learnings - Sutherland's key role, Swepson to bank cash*Strikers deep dive - Can Lynn replicate Munro heroics?*Super POD - Sub 5% ownership pick*Round 2 trade and skipper plans*Listener questions: Dare we anti-POD Matt Short?

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With uncertainty around the roster and rain likely to impact a key fixture, do we need to rethink how many Brisbane Heat players we start with this Supercoach BBL season?In our question and answer podcast, BBL11 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into BBL Supercoach Round 1, touching on his final team plans, captains and plenty more.

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