Episodes

  • #214: Two-time Supercoach BBL champion shares secrets to success
    Nov 6 2024

    Ever wondered what it takes to become a Supercoach champion? SC Playbook contributor Andrew Langley has done it twice in a row, he reveals his strategies to claiming overall glory, twice.

    In the second episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams and dual champion Andrew Langley are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament.

    00:00 Andrew returns for a third title bid

    06:40 Simple long-term planning holds key to glory

    19:10 How to differ from the crowd and why it's not always necessary

    36:10 Structure for picking a starting team


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    43 mins
  • #213: BBL Supercoach beginner's guide + eye catchers, predicted teams
    Oct 29 2024

    With the opening of Supercoach Big Bash for the upcoming season, we look at the eye catching players following price reveals, drop our predicted teams, while also breaking down the basics of Supercoach to help those fresh to the game find success this year.

    In the first episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams and former Sydney Sixers media manager Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament.

    00:00 We're back for BBL14!

    03:00 What's in store for SC Playbook this season

    06:30 Basic rules and strategy of Supercoach BBL

    31:00 Price reveals + predicted teams: SC BBL14 eye catchers


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    51 mins
  • Half-Backed podcast: Injury can't stop King Cleary creating history
    Oct 3 2024

    Penrith superstar halfback Nathan Cleary looks to be playing with one arm, but injury won't stop the playmaker from creating more history in the grand final against Melbourne.

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

    02:30 Last week's results: Gap closes ahead of grand final

    07:50 Sam's grand final preview: Why Storm have finally won him over for title favouritism

    13:30 Grand final bets: King Cleary to deliver yet again

    26:00 Moral of the week: State Cup special to deliver cash to kids footy


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    29 mins
  • Playbook Breakdown: Stat attack, stop Grant, stop Storm, GF blueprints
    Oct 3 2024

    Harry Grant has evolved into the best hooker in the NRL by a considerable margin, if the Penrith Panthers can shut him down it'll deliver Ivan Cleary a fourth straight NRL premiership.

    In a special edition SC Playbook grand final podcast, Tim Williams and Random Stats Guy are back to deep dive into the numbers that highlight each team's strength and weakness, allowing them to debate where the opposition will target to claim the 2024 NRL premiership.


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    39 mins
  • Half-Backed podcast: Mouth-watering value on superstar Sua'ali'i
    Sep 26 2024

    Joseph Sua'ali'i is a superstar in the making, and the panel are blown away by his value in week three of NRL finals with a favourable edge match-up.

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

    03:10 Last week's results: Not troubling the scorers

    06:40 Finals week three bets: Panthers v Sharks line splits boys

    21:50 Moral of the week: One away from big donation

    24:50 Sam's finals week three tips


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    30 mins
  • Playbook Breakdown: Stat attack, how to stop Panthers and Storm
    Sep 25 2024

    Revealing the keys to stopping the Penrith and Melbourne onslaughts, where the Roosters can back themselves to succeed and why Cameron McInnes will be pivotal to a Sharks boilover.

    In a special edition SC Playbook finals podcast, Tim Williams and Random Stats Guy are back to deep dive into the numbers that highlight every team's strength and weakness, allowing them to debate where the opposition will target to claim victory and stay alive in the NRL title race.

    00:00 Why we're here, stats are key

    03:10 Storm v Roosters

    18:10 Panthers v Sharksy


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    39 mins
  • Playbook Breakdown: NRL finals week two stat attack
    Sep 19 2024

    Nanai's defensive woes giving the Sharks an easy target, Ramien's availability holds the key to Cowboys game plan, complacency is the Roosters biggest weakness and why the game is set-up for Brooks to capitalise.

    In a special edition SC Playbook finals podcast, Tim Williams and Random Stats Guy are back to deep dive into the numbers that highlight every team's strength and weakness, allowing them to debate where the opposition will target to claim victory and stay alive in the NRL title race.

    00:00 Why we're here, stats are key

    02:40 Sharks v Cowboys

    19:00 Roosters v Sea Eagles


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    36 mins
  • Half-Backed podcast: Cows flyers won't stop Sharks advancing
    Sep 19 2024

    The Cowboys edge flyers present plenty of value for punters in week two of NRL finals, but it won't be enough to stop the Sharks advancing to the grand final qualifier according to the boys.

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

    02:50 Last week's results: Sam closes the gap

    08:00 How Sam would stop inevitable Storm, Panthers grand final

    15:30 Finals week two bets: In Val we trust

    30:40 Moral of the week: Seibold's mind games cost kids

    32:00 Sam's finals week two tips


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    37 mins