West Indian Fabian Allen looms as a key Supercoach selection early on in the tournament, but will he be available for the Strikers to start BBL14?

In the fifth episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament.

05:20 Player availability: When stars arrive and depart BBL14

12:15 Strategy: Cash generation and depth v looping opportunities

22:10 Adelaide Strikers analysis

39:40 Sydney Thunder analysis

49:40 Listener questions: Are we sleeping on D'Arcy Short?

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Matt Short is the best player in Supercoach Big Bash in recent years, but the Supercoach dual champion isn't convinced you need him to start the season.

In the fourth episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams, dual champion Andrew Langley and BBL10 champion Thommo Aitken are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament.

00:00 Champ v champ

04:30 New 'Flex' rule explained + strategy

14:30 Dual champion's team reveal

29:00 Melbourne Renegades analysis

39:00 Perth Scorchers analysis

49:40 Listener questions: Is Richardson an avoid?

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Sydney Sixers star Josh Philippe is heavily owned to start the Supercoach Big Bash season, but is he really worth the gamble early on?

In the third episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams, BBL10 champion Thommo Aitken and the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament.

00:00 Spy's Fantasy obsession

06:30 Fixture analysis: Teams to target/avoid

23:10 Brisbane Heat analysis

37:10 Anti-POD play: Highly owned players we're avoiding

45:00 Sydney Sixers analysis

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Ever wondered what it takes to become a Supercoach champion? SC Playbook contributor Andrew Langley has done it twice in a row, he reveals his strategies to claiming overall glory, twice.

In the second episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams and dual champion Andrew Langley are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament.

00:00 Andrew returns for a third title bid

06:40 Simple long-term planning holds key to glory

19:10 How to differ from the crowd and why it's not always necessary

36:10 Structure for picking a starting team

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With the opening of Supercoach Big Bash for the upcoming season, we look at the eye catching players following price reveals, drop our predicted teams, while also breaking down the basics of Supercoach to help those fresh to the game find success this year.

In the first episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams and former Sydney Sixers media manager Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament.

00:00 We're back for BBL14!

03:00 What's in store for SC Playbook this season

06:30 Basic rules and strategy of Supercoach BBL

31:00 Price reveals + predicted teams: SC BBL14 eye catchers

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Penrith superstar halfback Nathan Cleary looks to be playing with one arm, but injury won't stop the playmaker from creating more history in the grand final against Melbourne.

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

02:30 Last week's results: Gap closes ahead of grand final

07:50 Sam's grand final preview: Why Storm have finally won him over for title favouritism

13:30 Grand final bets: King Cleary to deliver yet again

26:00 Moral of the week: State Cup special to deliver cash to kids footy

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Harry Grant has evolved into the best hooker in the NRL by a considerable margin, if the Penrith Panthers can shut him down it'll deliver Ivan Cleary a fourth straight NRL premiership.

In a special edition SC Playbook grand final podcast, Tim Williams and Random Stats Guy are back to deep dive into the numbers that highlight each team's strength and weakness, allowing them to debate where the opposition will target to claim the 2024 NRL premiership.

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Joseph Sua'ali'i is a superstar in the making, and the panel are blown away by his value in week three of NRL finals with a favourable edge match-up.

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

03:10 Last week's results: Not troubling the scorers

06:40 Finals week three bets: Panthers v Sharks line splits boys

21:50 Moral of the week: One away from big donation

24:50 Sam's finals week three tips

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Revealing the keys to stopping the Penrith and Melbourne onslaughts, where the Roosters can back themselves to succeed and why Cameron McInnes will be pivotal to a Sharks boilover.

In a special edition SC Playbook finals podcast, Tim Williams and Random Stats Guy are back to deep dive into the numbers that highlight every team's strength and weakness, allowing them to debate where the opposition will target to claim victory and stay alive in the NRL title race.

00:00 Why we're here, stats are key

03:10 Storm v Roosters

18:10 Panthers v Sharksy

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Nanai's defensive woes giving the Sharks an easy target, Ramien's availability holds the key to Cowboys game plan, complacency is the Roosters biggest weakness and why the game is set-up for Brooks to capitalise.

In a special edition SC Playbook finals podcast, Tim Williams and Random Stats Guy are back to deep dive into the numbers that highlight every team's strength and weakness, allowing them to debate where the opposition will target to claim victory and stay alive in the NRL title race.

00:00 Why we're here, stats are key

02:40 Sharks v Cowboys

19:00 Roosters v Sea Eagles

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