#250: SC Playbook, can Harry Houdini solve hooking woes?
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Early Mail Round 17: Lehi era begins at Manly, Eels judiciary blows
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Listener Q+A: Does Moses injury hurt Lomax's ceiling?
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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