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Listener Q+A: Sandon Smith gives us a Flex
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Plenty are debating who is the best player to utilise in the brand new 'Flex' position in NRL Supercoach 2025, does dual position cheapie Sandon Smith hold the answer?
In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 1.
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Early Mail Round 16: Origin back ups projected, Young's a Knight
31:37|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.Weekly wrap: Herculean Herbie and Doggies back-rowers find bark
37:33|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.Listener Q+A: Bargain hunting around Sharks centres
33:48|Cronulla may be going through a rough run of form, but there's value to be had among two bottomed out centres in the Shire.In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 15 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans.Half-Backed podcast: Phins up as points flow in Townsville
23:29|The Dolphins have come into red-hot form of late and the panel are in agreement that they won't be stopped in Townsville against a heavily undermanned Cowboys outfit.The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:00:00 "Hurry up and get to the results"01:00 Round 14 results: Why Sam wanted the results...04:30 NRL Round 15 bets: DCE's redemption17:00 Morale of the week: Bleeding Blue19:00 Sam's round 15 tips + analysisYou win some, you lose more. Set a deposit limit.The Late Show: Smart but boring, time to lock in a front-row captain?
17:19|NRL Supercoach 2025 is the year of the front-row forward, so is it time we simply lock in the boring but safe option of a prop captain every round?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.Beers & Breakevens: Is Cherry ripe or rattled?
01:05:23|Daly Cherry-Evans has come onto the Supercoach radar after his Queensland Origin snub, so do we ignore the warning signs and snap the veteran up at a bargain price?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 15.They run through the key Supercoach pointers from round 15 team lists, with major outs including KL Iro and Lehi Hopoate adding drama to an already tough bye round.Tim also drops his Supercoach stat deep dive, looking at Beau Fermor, Scott Drinkwater, Jesse Ramien, Mawene Hiroti and more.00:00 Wounded warriors06:30 Team lists: Turbo returns, but at what capacity?20:00 NRL Physio's injury wrap: Any concern for Campbell?30:00 Tim's stat deep dive: Supercoaches to capitalise on Fermor's Origin snub44:00 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.#248: SC Playbook, Cleary plans and halfback replacements
01:00:10|Nathan Cleary is the best halfback in NRL Supercoach, but set to likely miss three of the next four rounds is he a hold or sell, and if so, who to?In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, 2019 champion Dezzy Creek, Random Stats Guy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 15.The crew look at team list Tuesday, with Sam Walker’s return heavily impacting key Supercoach players.They take a look at the halfback position, discussing whether to hold or sell Nathan Cleary and who his best replacements are.00:00 Dezzy's fired up08:50 Team list Tuesday: Sandon’s snub13:00 Cleary plans and potential replacements32:00 Rando’s stat deep dive: Kiraz the centre41:40 Hot topics: Are we chasing Isaako’s points?49:00 Trade and skipper plans53:50 Listener questions: Tupou the super PODWeekly wrap: Halves headaches, what to do with Cleary and Munster?
33:01|Nathan Cleary and Cameron Munster are elite NRL Supercoach halves, but with Origin to heavily impact their schedule after poor performances are they holds or sells?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.Half-Backed podcast: Panthers to purr in another must-win clash
17:57|The Penrith Panthers can't afford to drop games after a slow start to the season, with a statement to be made against the Tigers on the long weekend.The Half-Backed podcast links one of the sharpest analytical minds in rugby league in former Canberra Raiders playmaker Sam Williams and SC Playbook's Tim Williams to help find you some winners each round of the NRL season. This week:00:00 Son (in-law) of a Raiders legend01:50 Round 13 results: Sam bounces back04:00 NRL Round 14 bets: 11:30 Morale of the week: Storm surge12:40 Sam's round 14 tips + analysisYou win some, you lose more. Set a deposit limit.