SC Playbook

The Round 17 edition of the Early Mail podcast is here to bring in the Lehi era at Manly. The Eels have also lost two starters at the judiciary and Nathan Cleary and Payne Haas are set to play despite managing injuries. We also drop our best Draft waiver picks ahead of Round 17 to help you cover the next Major bye round.The Early Mail podcast is here to give you a head start on planning your side from both a Classic and Supercoach Draft perspective each week.Hosted by Max Bryden, we cover the expected ins and outs prior to team list Tuesday and drop our top Waiver picks for SuperCoach Draft.

Roosters flyer Mark Nawaqanitawase lit up round 16, do Supercoaches lock him in for the run home after their bye or look elsewhere for high upside CTW prospects?2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, recaps the SuperCoach talking points from the weekend of NRL action.

Zac Lomax is edging towards must-have territory, but with his right edge halfback Mitch Moses injured is it now worth waiting until after the Origin period?In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 16 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans.

The Canberra Raiders are firming as genuine NRL title contenders in 2025, and they're set to make another statement to rivals as they take on the Tigers in Campbelltown.The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams, former TAB data analyst Jimmy Hughes and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:00:00 Not so Blue skies02:10 Round 15 results: Garrick delivers, Jimmy's sick beat05:00 Origin recap: Messy night in Perth12:00 NRL Round 16 bets: Fullbacks with point to prove23:00 Morale of the week: Eels upset24:00 Sam's round 16 tips + analysisYou win some, you lose more. Set a deposit limit.

Siosifa Talakai has been a Supercoach stud in the past when starting at centre, so is he worth jumping on or is it not worth the likely short-term play?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 heading into round 16.They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 16 team lists, with question marks over a host of Origin stars backing-up.Pushing just past the mid-way mark of the season, the boys reflect on their year so far, how they're placed moving forward and what they think of the 13-man major bye week set-up.00:00 Drama at Ru's Centre of Excellence07:00 Team lists: Penrith mass rest Origin stars30:00 NRL Physio's injury wrap: Good news for Koloamatangi, bad news for Olakau'atu44:00 Mid-season recap, thoughts so far01:01:40 Sit v start, trades and captainsShout out to our major sponsor Launtel for coming on board for 2025!Check them out: https://partners.launtel.io/beers-and...Free internet for a week when you sign up through this link.

NRL Supercoach injuries are starting to pile up, with the highly owned Haumole Olakau'atu headlining drama in the 2RF position, so who are the best replacements?In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the high-flying SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 16.The crew look at team list Tuesday, with Fletcher Sharpe named to play alongside a host of Origin stars.They take a look at the 2RF position, discussing the best replacements for injured guns.00:00 Spy's tag finals07:20 How are we placed for trades?14:10 Team list Tuesday: Penrith mass rest, Sharpe named21:50 2RF deep dive: Who replaces Ola?46:00 Hot topics: Cash in on Bostock?50:00 Trade and skipper plans52:40 Listener questions: What's the strategy at hooker?SC Playbook community day at the footy, Roosters v Tigers, Allianz Stadium, July 6. Use code SC Playbook for 10% off tickets: https://bit.ly/3SC2WDCSubscribe to SC Playbook in 2025: https://bit.ly/4jmRSGO

South Africa claimed their first World Test Championship title with victory against Australia who may look to new faces for the next cycle.The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy who are on deck to look at the world in cricket.00:00 Top three teams you want to beat04:00 World Test Championship final recap: Proteas power, Aussie pain24:00 Sixers sign Pakistani superstar Babar Azam27:30 Big Bash League 2025/26 Draft eye-catchers31:30 World Team of the Week

The Round 16 edition of the Early Mail podcast is here with projections for every Origin star and their chances of backing up. Plus Dom Young's a Knight, Ben Hunt returns for the Broncos and the Rabbitohs injury woes deepen. We also take a deep dive into the strength of schedule for all clubs from Rounds 16 - 22 to help you prepare for your Draft and Head to Head Finals.The Early Mail podcast is here to give you a head start on planning your side from both a Classic and Supercoach Draft perspective each week.Hosted by Max Bryden, we cover the expected ins and outs prior to team list Tuesday and drop our top Waiver picks for SuperCoach Draft.

Dolphins strike-centre Herbie Farnworth blew the Supercoach weekend wide open, while a pair of Bulldogs back-rowers loom as POD players for the back end of the season.2019 NRL Supercoach runner-up Walson Carlos, one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, recaps the SuperCoach talking points from the weekend of NRL action.