Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's Round 9 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Bye prep, tactics to ready for Origin period
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions

Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 9

In the latest episode of the NRL season, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, former 9th placed finisher Michael Fisher and Nick Moon (1,056th overall)are on deck to chat all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Key news from team list Tuesday
 - Bye round trade targets 
- NRL SuperCoach hot topics 
- Trades and skipper plans 
- Listener questions

Episode 103: SC Playbook NRL podcast, Rd 9

In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds, 2021 runner-up Steve Nikolovski and the SC Bandit chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Big topics 
* Steele / PODs / trading premos
* How many Dogs is too many?
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans 
* Listener questions

Episode 15: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 10

Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's Round 12 edition, they discuss:
- Key takes from team lists
- Bye period POD plays
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions

Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 12

In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds, 2021 runner-up Steve Nikolovski and journalist Dylan Bolch chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Big topics 
* Preuss, Smith, Darcy dilemmas
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans 
* Listener questions

Episode 18: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 13

Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's Round 15 edition, they discuss:
- Top 150 ranked, how the boys are feeling
- Key takes from team lists
- Trade/captaincy plans
- Listener questions

Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Rd 15

In this week's edition of the SC Playbook AFL podcast, host Eddie Dadds (406th overall), journalist Dylan Bolch and the SC Bandit chat all things SuperCoach.
In this week's episode, the crew discuss:
* Trade chat, numbers
* Run home plans
* Fixture analysis - Hard/soft runs
* Punting plays
* Trades/skipper plans 
* Listener questions

Episode 20: SC Playbook AFL podcast, Rd 15

Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your 2022 teams.
In this week's mid-season recap edition, they discuss:
- Lessons learned this season
- Trade recap, best and worst so far
- Run home strategy, positioning
- Listener questions

Beers and Breakevens: SC Playbook x Rugby League Guru, Review

The Half-Backed Podcast links former Canberra halfback Sam Williams, journalist Tim Williams and data analyst James Hughes to help find you a few winners in the upcoming round of NRL action, while picking apart the thoughts of one of rugby league's sharpest minds in the ex-Raider. This week:
- Results
- Lock of the week
- Value bet
- Hail Mary play
- Sam's week one NRL finals tips

The Half-Backed Podcast: Finals week one

Which clubs have the strongest and weakest Supercoach draws, and is Valentine Holmes a must-have for round 1?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and the SC Spy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Strength of schedule
- NRL trial tips, team list indicators
- Squad previews - Roosters, Knights, Cowboys and Warriors
- Listener questions - Boyd v Smith, Rapana at fullback?

Episode 135: SC Playbook, is Val Holmes a must-have?

Team list Tuesday for round 1 is finally here, cheapies are revealed, and so are our Supercoach squads!
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Bulldogs board member and Quantium CEO Adam Driussi wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Team list analysis
- Bargain buys ranked
- Squad reveals

Episode 137: SC Playbook, TLT, cheapies, team reveals

In this week's edition, the boys flag key issues with the week's top trade ins, urge Supercoaches to exercise patience, take a deep dive into the performances of Tapine, Fa'asuamaleaui, Isaako and plenty more.
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.

Beers & Breakevens: True numbers expose top trade in

Kalyn Ponga's move to the halves and Kieran Foran's Titans switch has opened up plenty of opportunities 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
- Sam's Round 2 NRL tips + analysis

The Half-Backed podcast: The Ponga and Foz effect

Do we do the unthinkable and sell Teddy or Cleary, and who's the best option out of Mahoney and Egan?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Bulldogs board member and Quantium CEO Adam Driussi wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
In this week’s podcast, the crew discuss:
- Team list analysis: Blow for Bunnies cheapies, Smith named
- Driussi's data dive, Hopgood's misleading ownership
- Cheapie watch, top priority money-makers
- Hot topics - Is Hammer a trap?
- Trades and skippers, Round 3
- Listener questions: Do we sell To'o and Burton?

Episode 139: SC Playbook, do we dare sell Tedesco or Cleary?

In this week's edition, the boys give a lesson on playing the long-game strategy, break down the top bargain buys and assess one of the hardest captaincy rounds on record.
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.

Beers & Breakevens: Boost for biggest trade week of the year

Do we start to focus on points over cash generation yet, and do we buy Nicho Hynes now or after the Sharks bye?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and the SC Spy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
- Team list analysis: Tohu named, Hosking firms for 80
- Proof that rank isn't everything early 
- Now or next week for Nicho?
- Hot topics - Is Schuster a must? Too late for Walsh?
- Trades and skippers, Round 5
- Listener questions: Sharks PODs, Kiraz v Garrick

Episode 141: SC Playbook, shifting focus from cash cows to guns?

Do we sell a benched J'maine Hopgood or hold through Origin, and what's the solution to the five-eighth issues?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy and Bulldogs Director Adam Driussi wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
- Team list analysis: Hosking boost, Manu's No.1
- True player ownership: Miller owners reign supreme
- Point of difference player we're eyeing
- Hot topics - Marzhew in beast mode, too late for Walsh and Preston?
- Trades and skippers, Round 6
- Listener questions: Which 2RF to sell off and whether to play Khan-Periera?

Episode 142: SC Playbook, time to sell Hopgoat?

In this week's edition, the deep dive highlights the scores required in different circumstances to utilise the vice-captain loophole, while we also assess the gun five-eighth crop, team list analysis, sit v starts, and plenty more.
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.

Beers & Breakevens: Which 5/8 is the priority trade in?

The boys like the look of a few key Panthers match-ups against the Knights, and the Cowboys to return to winning ways in New Zealand.
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 Olympian edition
- Sam's Round 7 NRL tips + analysis

The Half-Backed podcast: Panthers to pounce, Cowboys bounce back

Can owners hold Kiraz, and who's the higher priority out of Manu and Garrick?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and the SC Spy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
- Team list analysis: Manu to halves, Grant boost
- Supercoach relevant Origin players to hold/sell long-term
- Hot topics - All eyes on the Eels
- Trades and skippers, Round 8
- Listener questions: Is Haas a must? Dare we sell Walsh?

Episode 144: SC Playbook, Manu v Garrick

Nicho Hynes v Tommy Turbo v Joey Manu as elite captaincy options arise, and is it time to eye the Eels with a great bye period schedule?
Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and Matty the Waterboy - filling in for the Rugby League Guru - together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams - brought to you by Blue Wealth Property.

Beers & Breakevens Rd 8: Captaincy conundrum, enter the Eels

With Melbourne on the bye, Payne Haas suspended, and injury and resting concerns across multiple teams, Supercoaches are facing the hardest round of 2023.
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.

Beers & Breakevens Rd 9: Is this the hardest round so far?

It looms as the hardest round of the Supercoach season so far, so how do we handle the crisis around hooker and front-row?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and Quantium CEO Adam Driussi wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
- Team list analysis: Turbo named, shock Tago replacement
- Dealing with drama at hooker and front-row
- Hot topics - Is Sloan a trap? Fullback issues
- Trades and skippers, Round 9
- Listener questions: Lane v Matterson? Aitken the POD?

Episode 145: SC Playbook, are you seriously making those trades?

Cleary, Turbo and Turuva in doubt, Melbourne on the bye, and Nicho playing in the opening game has made for a chaotic week for Supercoaches, so how do we respond to the uncertainty?
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 9, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.

Round 9: Listener Q+A, Cleary doubts create captain carnage

How do we navigate the tricky bye period, and who are the priority Eels players to pick up with their dream draw?
On the SC Playbook NRL podcast, 2020 runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dez Creek and 2021's 91st placed finisher the SC Spy wrap their heads around all things NRL SuperCoach.
- Team list analysis: Garrick's stocks rise
- Bye planning, strategy and numbers
- Ranking the Eels buys, and how many is too many to own?
- Hot topics - Is Bula a must? Do we finally sell a leaking Walsh?
- Trades and skippers, Round 10
- Listener questions: H2H bye strategy, what to do with Val Holmes?

Episode 146: SC Playbook, ranking the electric Eels

Why you shouldn't always take the extra cash when making NRL Supercoach trades, and Tohu Harris' true stats make him a red-hot buy option.
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.

Beers & Breakevens Rd 13: Uncertainty hits brutal NRL Supercoach bye week

While Supercoaches flock to a chosen few, there's a number of proven performers over many years that are seemingly being ignored at tiny ownership.
In our question and answer podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major listener dilemmas heading into NRL Supercoach Round 14, touching on his final trade plans, sit v starts and captains.

Round 14: Listener Q+A, Supercoach guns we're overlooking

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?

#174: Avoid Webster, priority Scorchers? Double ep, round 5 & 6

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.

Listener Q+A: Risk v reward of avoiding Hardie

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?

#175: Munro v McSweeney as Supercoach BBL Heats up

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

#176: Curran to soar, Sutherland's Supercoach revival

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.

Listener Q+A: Curran's pain is Edwards' gain

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

Cricketer's Playbook: Is Steve Smith opening the best call for Australia?

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

#177: Dual champion's lessons from Supercoach BBL13

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?

Beers & Breakevens: Boys are back for NRL Supercoach 2024

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?

#178: SC Playbook, can you risk starting without Prince Nicho?

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?

Beers & Breakevens: Hooker analysis, is it Grant or bust?

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