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Half-Backed podcast: Storm to roast Chooks among Origin aftermath

The Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters clash promises to be a blockbuster, but the panel believe Craig Bellamy's men will be up for the challenge.

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:

02:10 Last week's results: Boys sizzle after Origin fill-up

05:40 Origin recap: Bench selections prove pivotal

14:00 Round 20 bets: Storm to roast Chooks

25:45 Moral of the week: Cash in on Sea Eagles flyers

27:00 Sam's Round 20 tips

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