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Half-Backed podcast: Turbo charged Origin statement

Tom Trbojevic has one game to prove he's ready for NSW Origin selection, so prepare for a Sea Eagles masterclass in Townsville.

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

00:00 We've done it! Cashing in for country footy

05:20 Round 10 results: Sam bounces back

09:00 NRL Round 11 bets: Turbo charged Sea Eagles

24:20 Morale of the week: How big can we go?

25:40 Sam's round 11 tips + analysis


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