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Alex Johnston is closing in on rugby league's try-scoring record, and the gap is only going to tighten when the Rabbitohs head to Suncorp Stadium to face the Dolphins.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:01:40 Round 16 results: Tim enters the green05:20 NRL Round 17 bets: Warriors to cause upset, but cash in on Broncos flyer17:00 Morale of the week: Magic Johnston18:00 Sam's round 17 tips + analysisYou win some, you lose more. Set a deposit limit. Check out our new partners BetBuzz: https://shorturl.at/tTpKq

Reece Walsh has stormed into Supercoach form with big scores on return from injury, do we roll the dice on the flamboyant flyer at the Broncos?In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 17 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans.

Jacob Preston was among the best 2RFs to start the NRL Supercoach season prior to suspension, should we be giving him more attention for the Bulldogs run home?In The Late Show, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams and The Rugby League Guru are given 30 seconds each to answer random questions sent in by Beers & Breakevens listeners.

Manly's backline reshuffle will have huge Supercoach ramifications for several players, with Reuben Garrick set to thrive on his return to the wing.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 17.They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 17 team lists, with popular trade-in Hudson Young a devastating out for new owners.Tim also drops his Supercoach stat deep dive, looking at Alex Johnston, Reuben Garrick, Viliame Kikau, Scott Drinkwater and more.00:00 Timmy Bill Williams10:40 Team lists: Huddo misses out for Green Machine27:20 Team structure: Critiquing Guru's long-term plan46:00 Tim's stat deep dive: Wing it with Reuben55:00 NRL Physio's injury wrap: Cut ties with wounded Tino?58:30 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.

The NRL Supercoach hooking position has under-whelmed in season 2025, with highly owned players out is it time to turn to the tried and tested Harry Grant?In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the high-flying SC Spy, 2021's sixth-placed finisher Clementine Cassidy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 17.The crew look at team list Tuesday, with Tommy Trbojevic's move to centre set to have massive Supercoach ramifications.They take a look at the hooking position, discussing the long-term plan in a troublesome position.00:00 Introducing Nicole Casanova08:00 Team list Tuesday: Manly's major shake-up17:40 Hooker deep dive: Grant v Watson31:00 Hot topics: Is Karapani too good to pass up?44:00 Trade and skipper plans52:00 Listener questions: Kikau v PrestonSC 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/4jmRSGOMortgage Choice SCW Instagram: @mortgagechoice_scwCheck out our new partners BetBuzz: https://shorturl.at/tTpKq

The latest cycle of cricket's World Test Championship has begun, with Australia starting their new campaign with fresh talent in Sam Konstas headlining a new-look squad against the West Indies.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 Are we rooting for India or England?03:50 Australia v West Indies: Konstas heads new-look Aussie order17:00 Big Bash Draft winners and losers: Pakistani power22:00 England v India: Enigmatic Pant's twin tonnes28:00 World cricket recap: Maxwell's blistering century

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.