SC Playbook

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?

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

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

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.

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

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?

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.

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?

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?

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.

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

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

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.

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?

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.

We've arrived at Supercoach BBL Round 1, and with five teams starting on the double game and the unpredictable Heat on the triple, it may be the hardest week for captaincy selection we'll face this season. BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden to discuss Round 1 of Supercoach BBL13. *Updated team news ahead of opening round *Team reveals + full selection analysis *Expert's voice: Tim's BBL13 predictions *Round 1 captaincy debate *Listener questions: Is Connolly now a trap? Rogers the POD?

The dual Supercoach Big Bash champion is on deck for a full team reveal, delving into why he's selected each player to begin the new season. BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by reigning champion Andrew Langley and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden to discuss Supercoach BBL13. *Andrew's team reveal + full selection analysis *Expert's voice: Maxy's BBL13 predictions *Brisbane Heat preview: Is triple game week a trap? *Adelaide Strikers preview: Can you start with Matty Short?

The all-important cheapies have been ranked for the new Supercoach season, with an Adelaide Striker coming from the clouds to top the list of Round 1 bargain buys. BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and the SC Spy to discuss Supercoach BBL13. *Has shorter season impacted approach to team pick? *Cheapie deep dive: Bargain buys to target and avoid *Melbourne Stars preview: Can Big Stoin bounce back? *Sydney Thunder preview: Who's starting with Tanveer? *Listener questions: Clarke or de Kock?

The dream draw, a stacked roster, Supercoach guns galore, who are the priority recruits from the Renegades who start the season as the most in-demand outfit? BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by SC Playbook's newest contributor, dual defending champion Andrew Langley and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden to discuss Supercoach BBL13. *International availability: Player movements *Melbourne Renegades preview: Start or avoid de Kock? *Hobart Hurricanes preview: McDermott too cheap to pass up? *Expert's voice: Andrew's big predictions for BBL13

Despite injury and resting concerns, do we pay the big bucks for Jhye Richardson and is the rollercoaster Josh Philippe worth the gamble early on in the Supercoach Big Bash season? Supercoach experts Max Bryden and the SC Spy reveal the teams to target and avoid early on in BBL13 based on fixtures, and begin our team previews, starting with the Scorchers and Sixers. *Fixture analysis: Teams to load up on early *Sydney Sixers preview: Will Kerr even get named? *Perth Scorcher preview: Can Hardie do it all again? *Expert's voice: Spy's big predictions for BBL13

To find out what it takes to win Supercoach Big Bash, twice, we get inside the mind of the only man to achieve the rare feat. BBL11's 43rd placed finisher Tim Williams is joined by SC Playbook's newest contributor, dual defending champion Andrew Langley, who reveals his strategies for claiming overall glory. *What's in store for SC Playbook this summer? *Becoming the first person to claim repeat Supercoach titles *Strategy for success: All in on double game weeks, playing the draw, wicket-keeper heavy roster

It's NRL grand final week, and the boys are unanimous that the Penrith Panthers will create history on Sunday, so much so that there's value to be found in the decider against the Brisbane Broncos. The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week: - Sam's NRL grand final preview - Lock of the week - Value bet - Hail Mary play - Clive Churchill medal tips - Punters head-to-head

Punters think the Panthers and Broncos are set for a grand final showdown, but the panel believe it may not be one-way traffic at Suncorp Stadium in week three of the NRL finals. The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week: - Lock of the week - Value bet - Hail Mary play - Punters head-to-head - Sam's NRL finals week three tips + analysis

Brought down by a late season Luai Hail Mary, along with a King Gutho masterstroke. Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the Rugby League Guru and Supercoach 365's Ryan Selvage together to hammer Phins & Tins - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.

The panel are unanimous on the Warriors and Storm progressing to the grand final qualifiers, and they're confident there's punting value littered throughout both games. The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week: - Lock of the week - Value bet - Hail Mary play - Punters head-to-head - Sam's NRL finals week two tips + analysis

The infamous Tyrell Sloan trade that left Guru in tatters, and a final fortnight Sea Eagles masterstroke to enter the top 1%. Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the Rugby League Guru and Supercoach 365's Ryan Selvage together to hammer Blurst of Hynes - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.

In a fixture that will shape the NRL 2023 final series, the Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm clash has divided the panel in week one of finals footy. The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week: - Lock of the week - Value bet - Hail Mary play - Punters head-to-head - Sam's NRL finals week one tips + analysis

Paying over a million for Kalyn Ponga, and a late Daly Cherry-Evans rescue job, it was an eventful season for the Cooma Stallions. Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the Rugby League Guru and Supercoach 365's Ryan Selvage together to hammer the Stallions - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.

It's time to vote on the best players of the NRL Supercoach season, and review what we've learned in 2023. In the final episode of the SC Playbook podcast for the NRL 2023 season, NRL Supercoach 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and 2021's 6th placed finisher Clementine Cassidy are on deck to present the Team of the Year awards. - Clem topples Spy... Again - What we learned in 2023 - Team of the Year awards - Thank you

Missing out on finals footy, the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles look primed to make a statement against the Tigers to close out their 2023 campaign. The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week: - Lock of the week - Value bet - Hail Mary play - Punters head-to-head - Sam's Round 27 NRL tips + analysis

In the hardest final round of we've ever witnessed, we've got the data to show the true extent of just how short NRL Supercoach squads are playing in Round 27. Plus, Tim reveals his early 2024 watchlist for the underpriced players that may fill our squads to begin next 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 Round 27.

It's the final round of the NRL Supercoach season, with teams decimated, making captaincy calls vital as Tim throws a last gasp Hail Mary at Guru in their head-to-head battle. 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 - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.

Following the most brutal team list Tuesday of all-time, Supercoaches are left scrambling to find half a squad to finish the 2023 season. In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, NRL Supercoach 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Quantium CEO and Bulldogs Director Adam Driussi are on deck to dissect NRL Round 27. - Team list Tuesday: Hardest finale in history, Warriors mass rest - How top 10 ranked overall teams are placed - Top scoring player predictions for Round 27 - Potential 2024 rule changes - Round 27 skipper plans - Listener questions: Is Koula the Cherry on top?

With injuries and suspensions wreaking havoc across the NRL, Supercoaches are bracing for one of the toughest final rounds in many years. 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at NRL Round 26 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.

Latrell's gone, so who comes in? One of the biggest questions of the year, Walsh, Watene-Zelezniak, Drinkwater, or look elsewhere? 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 Round 26, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.

Coming in as heavy outsiders, the boys like the Dolphins to show some trademark fight under Wayne Bennett in the Queensland Derby. The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week: - Lock of the week - Value bet - Hail Mary play - Punters head-to-head - Sam's Round 26 NRL tips + analysis

It's NRL Supercoach 2023 grand final week, and it's delivered one of the widest range of captaincy options we've witnessed, so who's the best pick? 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 - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.

Who is the best fullback target with Latrell and Tedesco out, and why the star cast of captaincy options could decide NRL Supercoach grand finals in 2023? In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, NRL Supercoach 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, and former Wallaby and Rooster Brett Papworth(ranked 47th overall) are on deck to dissect NRL Round 26. - Brett's stunning Supercoach rise - Team list Tuesday: Teddy gone, Garrick doubtful - Best fullback options, Drinky, Walsh headliners - Captaincy verdict, is Manu the man? - Round 26 trade and skipper plans - Listener questions: Is Munster a must after his flop?

What's going wrong with Latrell and the Rabbitohs, and a major query over the form lines of Munster and the Storm. The SC Spy, one of the sharpest minds in NRL Supercoach, takes a look back at NRL Round 25 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.

We've got plenty of depth with guns galore in our NRL Supercoach squads, meaning the sit v start decisions are causing plenty of headaches, so what's the verdict on all the key players? 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 Round 25, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.

With the maestro Shaun Johnson pulling the strings, the right edge of the New Zealand Warriors looks primed to pile points on Manly in Round 25. 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: - Lock of the week - Value bet - Hail Mary play - Punters head-to-head - Sam's Round 25 NRL tips + analysis

Trades are low, as are numbers, and with the heavily owned South Sydney Rabbitohs contingent on the bye next week it's time to work out which ones you'll need to say goodbye 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 - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is the most traded in NRL Supercoach player this week, but the panel aren't convinced he's the right player if you're trying to secure a head-to-head grand final ticket. In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, NRL Supercoach 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and 2021's 6th placed finisher Clementine Cassidy are on deck to dissect NRL Round 25. - Team list Tuesday: Charnze named, Hopgood positional switch - How to utilise your final trades - Hot topics: Is Tino a trap this week? Hold on King Gutho - Super PODs for the run home - Round 25 trade plans - Listener questions: Is it Eli Katoa time?

Ryan Papenhuyzen's return could blow the Supercoach run home wide open, and why Eli Katoa is looming as the 2RF point of difference to win you your title. 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at NRL Round 24 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.

With the highly owned Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad unavailable, is it time to say goodbye as the season nears a close, or do we hold tight? 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 Round 24, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.

With a tonne of one-sided fixtures in round 24, the points are expected to flow, with the boys flocking to Rooster Joseph Suaalii to deliver for punters. The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, ex-TAB data analyst James Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams. This week: - Lock of the week - Value bet - Hail Mary play - Punters head-to-head - Sam's Round 24 NRL tips + analysis

With lop-sided contests across the NRL this weekend, and the potential for some hefty scoring, it looms as a pivotal round of the NRL Supercoach season, with captaincy selections proving problematic for most. 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 - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.

In week two of head-to-head finals, we've been dealt arguably the hardest round for captaincy options we've ever seen, with five Supercoach stars gifted five dream match-ups, so what's the verdict? In this week's episode of the SC Playbook podcast, NRL Supercoach 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, Supercoach 365's Ryan Selvage and Matty the Waterboy are on deck to dissect NRL Round 24. - Team list Tuesday: Tino's back, Matterson benched - Captaincy debate: Which star shines brightest? - Hot topics: To'o time? Garrick sit v start? - Round 24 trade plans - Listener questions: Do we finally give in to Gagai?

As NRL Supercoach finals heat up, how big an impact will the struggling Rabbitohs have on the final month of action? 2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the brightest thinkers in the game, takes a look back at NRL Round 23 with all the key Supercoach pointers to prepare for the upcoming week of trades.

Cronulla's left edge has gone from bad to worse in 2023, and the boys are looking to again cash in with a pair of Bunnies flyers. 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: - Lock of the week - Value bet - Hail Mary play - Punters head-to-head - Sam's Round 23 NRL tips + analysis

In a special edition of the podcast featuring Socceroos skipper and Supercoach fanatic Maty Ryan, the boys break down the week's big calls in the opening week of head-to-head finals, such as Charnze v Dallin. In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams and Maty Ryan give their thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 23, touching on final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.