The Bye Round With James Graham

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. This is a brand new 10 part podcast series hosted by James Graham where he digs deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with an executive, player, coach & journalist sitting down with Jimmy each week. The panel each episode is former Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson, Sharks star Dale Finucane, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou & 9 News Chief NRL reporter Danny Weidler. This week we look at all things expansion. We debate if PNG is a good option, how many clubs we should expand to, growing an audience in the states & have we got the talent to expand? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by NRL superstar Adam Reynolds. Adam opens up on the tough grand final loss & the mental impact it has had on him, we talk about how the Broncos can bounce back next year. Jimmy & Adam go down memory lane talking the Dogs Bunnies rivalry & what does the future hold for Adam? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White as the boys are up in Brisbane we talk why the Broncos are going to dominate in 2024, we get stuck into the Pacific championship, debate if Madge can handle 3 roles & how can we make the footy cheaper to attend? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 We're Up In Brisbane 06:55 Are The Broncos Set To Dominate In 2024? 13:45 Can Michael Maguire Handle All 3 Roles? 19:55 The Low Crowds At Internationals Again 26:45 Is The Aussie Spine Set For A Reshuffle? 32:00 Tooheys Fan Feelings: Footy Affordability & Des Hasler Pre-Season Torture See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. This is a brand new 10 part podcast series hosted by James Graham where he digs deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with an executive, player, coach & journalist sitting down with Jimmy each week. The panel each episode is former Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson, Sharks star Dale Finucane, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou & 9 News Chief NRL reporter Danny Weidler. This week we look at the future of Rugby League! We unpack how advancing technologies will will change the game, discuss the bunker's role in our game, the changing style of athletes, how we can stay at the top of sport & predict what the game will look like in 30 years. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 The Future Of Our Game | Roundtable 45:00 Tooheys Fan Mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by one of the best NRL hosts in the business Yvonne Sampson. Yvonne is one of Fox League's main hosts and sat down with Jimmy to talk her journey to get here, what makes a good host, helping launch Fox League & how the industry has changed since she started. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith is back from his holidays to join Jimmy as November 1 is finally here so we look at the best available talent. Cheese opens up on his future and the boys give their take on which clubs should chase some of the available stars. We cover the international footy, Wighton & Latrell's dropped charges & we answer your questions! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Cheese Is Back! 02:00 November 1 Is Finally Here! 07:20 Is Cheese A Free Agent? 08:00 The Stacked Free Agent Class 11:15 The Dragons Mammoth Manu Offer 12:00 Zac Lomax Unfair Criticism 14:45 Is Ezra Mam Worth $1m per year? 18:00 International Footy, Why Fans Need To Show Up More 22:30 Latrell & Wighton Cleared Of Charges 29:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. This is a brand new 10 part podcast series hosted by James Graham where he digs deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with an executive, player, coach & journalist sitting down with Jimmy each week. The panel each episode is former Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson, Sharks star Dale Finucane, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou & 9 News Chief NRL reporter Danny Weidler. This week we discuss a topic that has taken the world by storm, Social Media. We unpack how the NRL can handle the trolling leveled at athletes, how athletes can manage their social channels, debate if athletes should be on social media & look at the impact it can have on young players coming into first grade. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Social Media | Rugby League Roundtable 42:00 Tooheys Fan MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by his former teammate and friend Zac Lomax. Zac takes us inside how he is feeling ahead of Flanagan's first pre-seaon as Dragons coach, what his goals are, how he has handled the tough past few seasons at the Dragons and we get some great stories from the boys playing days together! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White and the boys get stuck into the Panthers improved offer for Jarome Luai, debate why the NRL needs a new transfer system, talk Papenhuyzen's future at the Storm, recap England's epic win over Tonga & look ahead to this weekends international action! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Jetlag Dramas 03:10 Rockbusters 05:55 Todd Carney Interview Wash Up 08:23 The Panthers Improved Luai Offer 13:00 Does The November 1 System Need To Be Revamped? 15:00 Papenhuyzen's Future At The Storm 19:45 Las Vegas Dramas! 23:30 Andrew Webster's New Warriors Deal 27:45 Recapping England's Win Over Tonga 37:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. This is a brand new 10 part podcast series hosted by James Graham where he digs deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with an executive, player, coach & journalist sitting down with Jimmy each week. The panel each episode is former Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson, Sharks star Dale Finucane, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou & 9 News Chief NRL reporter Danny Weidler. This week we discuss a topic close to my heart, the management of former players. We look at how we can best management NRL players for retirement, how to support for the small name players not just the stars, what programs the NRL can set up & if enough is already done for these players. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Management Of Former Players | Roundtable 27:30 Tooheys Fans MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by former Dally M winner Todd Carney. Todd opens up on his some of the mistakes he made during his career and how those mistakes help shape the work he is doing today with young kids chasing their NRL dreams. We also go in depth on his recent decision to go sober and how a trip to rehab has changed his life. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is back with Charlie White as the boys get stuck into the shock news that PNG could be set to be the 18th team! We discuss what Luai signing with Black Money Enterprise means for his future, how league can compete with Union on the international level & what can the Dragons do with Amone in hot water? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 League International v Union International 09:00 Rockbuster Clue 14:30 Jarome Luai's Future 20:00 Amone's Dragons Dramas! 28:00 PNG Set To Be The 18th Team? 41:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. This is a brand new 10 part podcast series hosted by James Graham where he digs deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with an executive, player, coach & journalist sitting down with Jimmy each week. The panel each episode is former Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson, Sharks star Dale Finucane, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou & 9 News Chief NRL reporter Danny Weidler. This week we cover the highly debated topic of representative football. In this we discuss when Origin should be played, how we can grow the international game to compete with union, why Origin is worth so much to the NRL and what we can change in order to help all sides of rep footy survive. This week we also introduce a brand new segment where fans can get involved in the roundtable through comments, dms and questions on social media. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Rep Football | Roundtable 40:00 Fans Questions Thanks To TooheysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by his former English teammate and current Rabbitohs star forward Tom Burgess. Tom joins us to talk his journey from Bradford to Redfern, discuss the Bunnies disappointing season, playing with his brothers and reveals some cracking stories from the England camps. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are back after a short stint on the sidelines. In this episode the boys share what they've been up to, preview the International Footy ahead, discuss some player movement news & answer your questions. Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GJJTGG8 Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 What Jam & Cheese Have Been Up To In This Off-Season 10:00 International Footy Preview 19:03 NRL News; Tigers After Best, Where Will Luai End Up + NSW Coach 28:45 Tooheys Fan FeelingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. This is a brand new 10 part podcast series hosted by James Graham where he digs deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with an executive, player, coach & journalist sitting down with Jimmy each week. The panel each episode is former Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson, Sharks star Dale Finucane, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou & 9 News Chief NRL reporter Danny Weidler. This week we cover one of the most important parts of our game Grass Roots. The panel discuss playing for competition points at under 10 level, debate tackling at a young age, how to rebuild country rugby league, weight categories as kids & what the best strategy is to keep young kids playing Rugby League! Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GJJTGG8 Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Bye Round James Graham is joined by NRL superstar Harry Grant. Harry takes us inside the walls of Melbourne and explains just how special a place it is to play at. We discuss the Storms challenging end to the year, his rep football plaudits at such a young age, the loan deal & how he has adjusted to becoming one of the superstars of the game. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. This is a brand new 10 part podcast series hosted by James Graham where he digs deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with an executive, player, coach & journalist sitting down with Jimmy each week. The panel each episode is former Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson, Sharks star Dale Finucane, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou & 9 News Chief NRL reporter Danny Weidler. This week we cover the impact media has on the game. The boys dive deep into who leaks stories, where agendas come from, the pros and cons of the 24/7 coverage and what the future of media will look like! Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GJJTGG8 Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are back to unpack the incredible 2023 NRL Grand Final, as the Penrith Panthers create history by winning their third-Premiership in-a-row - the first team to do so in the NRL era. Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GJJTGG8 Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Nathan Cleary The GOAT 12:25 What Happened To The Broncos? 19:40 Cheese Hand Update 21:00 Tooheys Fan FeelingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Bye Round Jimmy is joined by one of the icons of the game, a 3 time premiership player and one of the best players the game has ever seen Laurie Daley. Daley takes us through his unique journey, his new career and tells some cracking stories from the glory days of the Raiders! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Charlie White are in as we unpack all the wash up from the Dally M's & go deep on the NRL grand final! Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GJJTGG8 Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome - Jimmy's 5 A Side Injury! 07:30 How Do You Feel: Dally M's Wash Up 19:40 Grand Final Preview: Penrith Focus 32:50 Grand Final Preview: Broncos Focus 48:45 Rockbuster ResultsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Brandon Smith as the boys recap the preliminary finals and look ahead to the big dance! We discuss if it's time for NRL to introduce forward pass technology, give out our awards for the year & the boys give their best premiership party stories! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 How's The Week Off Been For Cheese? 09:00 The Grand Final Is Set! 21:00 The Forward Pass 29:30 Season Awards 37:30 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by ex NRL star Joel Thompson. The boys get deep going through some of the challenges Joel has been through and how rugby league saved both their lives. Joel is a fascinating character and this raw honest chat goes into some of the struggles athletes can experience and how Joel has turned it all around to try and help others avoid his mistakes. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys dig deep into week 3 of finals, evaluate the Knights & Roosters season, discuss if Todd Carney was hard done by compared to modern day punishments & a very special announcement! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 A Special Announcement 05:20 Rockbusters 09:00 How Do You Feel - Panthers v Storm Preview 23:00 Broncos v Warriors Preview 31:30 Valentine Holmes White Bag V Todd Carney's Bubbler 35:00 Roosters Season Review 41:30 Knights Season Review 46:00 Rockbuster Clue Part 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith who has come straight from his mad monday celebrations! We review each game, discuss the Roosters season, the Willie Mason tweet & can the Wahs go all the way? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Cheese Fresh From Mad Monday & Roosters Bow Out 08:45 Up The Wahs! 13:00 Willie v Gamble 16:00 Cleary's Finger Injury & How Do Penrith & Storm Match Up? 26:15 The Broncos Warriors Match Up 30:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by former Rabbitohs, Panthers & Sharks CEO Shane Richardson. Shane takes us inside his incredible career in rugby league explaining some of the craziest deals he's been involved in, helping the Bunnies get their 1st premiership and he tells us some incredible Wayne Bennett & Russell Crowe stories! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White ahead of week 2 of finals as the boys go in depth on each game, talk Jack Wighton's suspension, Adam O'Briens extension and are the Chooks cooked for Melbourne? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Special Show Coming Soon 01:00 Jimmy's Becoming A Diva 05:30 Charlie's Naked Sleep Walking 09:40 Rockbusters 12:20 Storm v Roosters Preview 23:30 Warriors v Knights Preview 32:30 Jack Wighton 4 Game Suspension 40:00 Where Now For The Raiders? 43:41 Where Now For The Sharks? 49:45 Rockbuster ResultsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Brandon Smith as the boys discuss the Jack Wighton biting with Jimmy taking us inside the time he was suspended for a similar incident. Cheese takes us inside his own drama with a white powder incident following Val Holmes social media post & we cover all the big issues from week 1 of finals! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome - Jimmy's Birthday & Cheese At The UFC 04:33 The Roosters Still Alive & Heading To Melbourne! 13:38 How Will The Storm React To Papenhuyzen Injury 16:45 The Jack Wighton Bite, The Val Holmes White Powder & The Boys Personal Experiences 28:22 The Life After Football Foundation 36:00 Does Having Similar Scandals Trigger The Boys? 38:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by NRL icon Braith Anasta. Braith takes us inside his new career as NRL host and player agent, we talk his time with the Bulldogs, the challenges he faced at the Chooks & how he handled the media scrutiny during his career. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Welcome Braith 04:30 Jimmy v Buzz On NRL 360 15:54 The South Sydney Junior 23:24 The Bulldogs 31:37 2002 Bulldogs Salary Cap Scandal 36:00 2004 Premiership Celebrations 41:30 The Roosters 01:00:32 That 2010 Field Goal 1:11:10 The Wests Tigers 1:17:00 Media Scrutiny 1:30:00 Being A Player Agent 1:36:32 Cameron Munster 1:40:00 Strong Dad 1:48:20 Tooheys Dream Spine 1:50:00 Three Questions With JimmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White as the boys have a beef over Jimmy's birthday request. We go in depth on every game of week 1 of finals & discuss the latest concussion in sport report. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Jimmy's Birthday Request 06:45 Rockbusters 10:30 Broncos v Storm 21:45 Panthers v Warriors 26:40 Sharks v Roosters 33:20 Knights v Raiders 39:00 Concussion In Sport Report 56:15 Rockbuster Bonus ClueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in as Cheese is pumped following the Roosters magic run to make the finals. We look at every week 1 matchup, Jimmy explains his Andrew Davey comments, answer your questions & is the premiership a race in 2? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 The Cheese Is In The Finals! 06:20 Cheese's NFL Fantasy with NRL Journalists 08:45 Week 1 Finals Matchups 22:00 Jimmy's Andrew Davey Comments 35:30 Jake Averillo Injury Heartbreak 37:30 Cowboys Flat For Do Or Die Clash 39:45 Fan Feelings Thanks To TooheysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by retiring NRL star Tevita Pangai Jnr. Tevita takes us through his shock decision to retire from his $750K a year deal with the Bulldogs, why he has chosen to pursue boxing & what has gone wrong with the Dogs this year. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome Tevita Pangai JNR 03:30 Rugby League Retirement 06:30 Why TPJ Turned To Boxing 10:45 Making The Decision 12:10 Telling His Teammates 19:30 Boxing Pathway 28:45 Money In Boxing 32:15 The Mundine, Gallen & SBW Boxing Legacy 40:00 Training Difference Between League & Boxing 43:50 Pressure To Play Footy 52:30 Wayne Bennett & The Broncos 57:15 Broncos Exit & Joining Penrith 01:02:00 Moving To The Bulldogs 01:03:45 Rep Football 01:10:00 Tooheys Dream Spine 01:13:00 Three Questions With Jimmy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White as Jimmy weighs in on the alleged Bulldogs culture crisis. The guys look at where each side can finish in the race for the top 8, talk Josh Hodgson's retirement, explain why the resting is not a problem & preview every game of round 27! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Rockbusters 06:20 Josh Hodgson Retirement 08:45 How Do You Feel Jimmy: Bulldogs Culture Crisis 23:30 The Finals Race, Who Can Finish Where? 27:00 Player Resting Dramas 31:15 Round 27 Preview 43:30 Rockbuster Results See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is back with Brandon Smith to get the latest from the Roosters ahead of their do or die clash with the Bunnies! We talk Jarred's suspension, the injury crisis hitting the NRL & who will finish where in the top 8 race! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Roosters Dream Is Still Alive! 04:40 Jarred Warea-Hargreaves Suspension & The Do Or Die Clash! 11:45 Jai Arrow's Dog Attacking Jason Demetriou's Dog! 16:30 NRL Injury Crisis 25:20 Ryan Papenhuyzen's Return 28:11 Manly's Newest Fullback? 32:10 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by South Sydney Rabbitohs star Damien Cook. This was recorded on Monday before the news broke that Sam Burgess would be stood down, however Cook does talk us through the impact he is having on the club and the tough position the Rabbitohs are currently in. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome Damien Cook 03:30 The Beach Sprinter 08:30 Tribute To Kyle Turner 11:18 Rabbitohs 2023 Season 20:30 When Jimmy First Met Cookie 24:00 Superstitions 28:00 Path To THe Rabbitohs 39:30 Origin Debut 46:00 Wayne Bennett 56:32 2022 World Cup Omission 01:00:00 2023 Origin Series 01:07:45 Sam Burgess 01:17:00 Chasing A Premiership 01:19:00 Life After Footy 01:27:00 Tooheys Dream Spine 01:30:00 Jimmy's 3 Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is back with Charlie White as the Bunnies dominate headlines with Sam Burgess dumped as assistant coach! We look at the impact this will have on the Bunnies moving forward, preview every game of round 26, talk the premiership race & where next for the Eels? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Subliminal Messages & Rockbusters 06:30 Bunnies Burgess Debacle 24:30 Where Next For Parramatta? 30:30 The Premiership Race & Adam Reynolds Calf Injury 35:30 Round 26 Preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in as the Roosters are flying up the ladder! We discuss the Tigers bizarre BBQ gift, the Bunker set up, the Bunnies slump & Cheese talks the turnaround for his club! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 The Roosters Run 04:15 Latrell Mitchell's Suspension 07:00 The Knights On Fire 08:00 Luke Brooks BBQ Fiasco 14:30 The Bunker Drama! 20:35 Fan Feelings Thanks To TooheysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by his former coach Paul "Mary" McGregor. Paul takes us inside his ambitions to become an NRL head coach again, his time as Blues assistant, the St George Illawarra merger & how hard it was managing the Jack De Belin no fault stand down. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Paul McGregor Is In! 02:30 The Fashion Police 05:50 Return To Coaching 21:45 2023 Origin Series Recap 32:11 Mary The "Player" 38:10 Super League War 45:35 St George Illawarra Merger 56:50 1999 Grand Final Loss 59:30 Was Coaching Always On The Radar? 01:03:10 Becoming Dragons Head Coach In 2014 01:07:00 2018 Dragons Season 01:18:10 Jack De Belin & No Fault Stand Down Policy 01:37:00 Stepping Down As Dragons Head Coach 01:55:20 Challenges Of A Joint Venture 02:03:30 Tooheys Dream Spine 02:05:48 If Football Didn't Exist What Would Mary Be Doing? 02:10:30 Mary's Sliding Doors Moment 02:11:50 Most Interesting person Mary Has Met 02:16:40 Jeremy Latimore StoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Charlie White are in for arguably the biggest show of the year with Tim Sheens stepping down as Wests Tigers coach! Plus the boys discuss Tevita Pangai-Jnr's shock retirement, Payne Haas decision to stay at the Broncos & we preview every game of round 25! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Daniel Anderson Fund: https://www.fanplus.com/auctions/match-worn-for-daniel/ Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Jimmy's Got A Gift For Charlie 06:30 Rockbusters 08:45 How Do You Feel: Tim Sheens Sacked 20:30 Tevita Pangai Jnr's Retirement 24:30 Payne Haas Staying At The Broncos 29:20 Daniel Anderson Shoutout & Round 25 Preview 46:30 Rockbuster ResultsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are back together to recap all the action from round 24! The boys talk Tino's mammoth deal, why the Knights have managed to turn it around, Manly's disappointing season & their favourite World Cup memories! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome Cheese: Chooks Still Alive! 04:30 Papenhuyzen Nearing Return! 07:15 The Rubbish Raiders 09:45 The CBA Finalised & Cheese Is Going To Vegas 15:30 Manly's Poor Season 17:15 Tino's 10 Year Deal 26:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by his great mate and former teammate Cam McInnes. Cam takes us through his recent record breaking feat, leaving the Dragons, dealing with the Jack De Belin situation & explains why footy is his lifes work. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Charlie White are in as Jimmy has a strong theory on why Haas has rejected the Broncos! We breakdown Sam Burgess move to coach in England, discuss the latest on the CBA & preview every game of round 24! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Rockbusters 05:45 How Do You Feel: Payne Haas' Playing Future 17:00 The CBA Latest 22:45 Sam Burgess Signs With Warrington 29:30 Ladder Predictor 33:30 Round 24 Preview 43:00 Rockbuster ResultSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith & James Graham are back to recap all the drama from round 23! We talk the bunker mishaps, the sliding Bunnies, the latest from the CBA & Cheese's pest behaviour! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Cheese Has Finally Got A Win! 06:30 The Send Offs 12:00 Bunker Mishaps 20:45 The Tightening Premiership Race 24:30 The Sliding Bunnies! 28:30 V'Landys Breaks Silence On CBA! 38:30 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by the one of Australia's greatest ever athletes Anthony Mundine. The league star turned champion boxer talks us through some his greatest moments, his league journey, his trash talking & why he polarizes fans. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome To Anthony Mundine 03:00 Jimmy's Pinch Me Moment 05:34 Is He Really Retired? 08:30 Teenage Years 11:00 Coming Into The NRL 15:34 Broncos & The Super League 25:00 Re-Joining The Dragons 28:00 "Laurie Daley Is Running On Old Legs" 31:00 Leading & Inspiring His Teammates! 41:00 Almost Joining Rugby Union In 2007 48:00 Transition To Boxing 01:00:00 Polarising Figure 01:08:00 Danny Green Rivalry 01:20:00 End Of Choc's Boxing Career 01:25:00 The Human Headline 01:31:00 The Voice Referendum 01:42:00 A Muslim Man 01:47:00 What's Choc Learnt From Sport? 01:50:00 1999 NRL Grand Final 01:52:00 The Tooheys Dream Spine 01:54:00 Three Questions With Jimmy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is back with Charlie White to talk the Storm's salary cap parade, Gus Gould's bizarre Latrell Mitchell comments, preview every game of round 23 & rockbusters are back! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.platinumlogisticsnsw.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Jimmy Hates Staplers & Rockbusters 07:45 How Do You Feel: The Storm Salary Cap Parade 19:00 Gus Gould's Latrell Mitchell Comments 25:00 Round 23 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith is back with James Graham as the boys unpack all the big issues from round 22. The guys discuss the tragic news that Wally Lewis has early signs of CTE, we look at the bizarre call on Joseph Suaalii from Paul Crawley & can the Knights keep their run going? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.platinumlogisticsnsw.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Cheese Is Back & Jimmy Has Been In Bundy 10:30 Wally Lewis' Battle With CTE 22:00 Round 22 Recap 30:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To TooheysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by NRL legend Wayne Pearce. Wayne takes us inside his glittered career including his time with the Tigers, his State of Origin memories, bringing the Wests Tigers merger together following the super league war & helping save the game during covid with Project Apollo. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.platinumlogisticsnsw.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome Wayne Pearce 03:15 Jimmy's Coaching Lesson From Wayne 06:00 The Early Years 17:12 The Power Of Goal Setting 22:00 The Designated Driver 29:00 Playing, Working & Studying At The Same Time 42:00 1989 Grand Final Loss 46:15 1988 Grand Final Loss 50:00 Staying Loyal To The Tigers 55:00 Coaching Career 57:30 The Wests & Balmain Merger 1:12:00 Playing For Australia 1:31:00 Playing For & Coaching NSW 1:41:00 Project Apollo - 2020 NRL Shutdown 1:55:30 Being Mitchell Pearce's Dad 2:02:30 Leadership In Business 2:07:00 Tooheys Ultimate Spine 2:09:30 3 QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White as we have a special giveaway for all our listeners! We look at the current CBA negotiations and how we could be set for a 2nd coming of the Super League war, we talk the Panthers recruitment conundrum with Jarome Luai, Jimmy's got another NRL rockbuster and we look at all the big issues heading into Round 22! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.platinumlogisticsnsw.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Listener Giveaway, Charlie's Eating Habits & NRL Rockbuster 15:00 How Do You Feel: RLPA NRL CBA Saga 26:15 The Panthers Recruitment Conundrum 31:00 The Bulldogs Nightmare Season 37:00 Round 22 Preview 51:00 NRL Rockbuster Results See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Aaron Woods as Brandon Smith is away on Roosters duties. The guys defend Nicho Hynes' touch judge sledge, unpack all the drama from round 21 & Jimmy explains his Wade Egan slip up on Fox league! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome Aaron Woods! 03:00 Are Manly Back In Finals Race? 04:15 Matt Lodge's Manly Debut 06:15 The Sliding Sharks 09:45 The Nicho Hynes Ref Spray 17:30 Is It Panic Time For The Bunnies? 22:45 The Inconsistent Bunker 24:45 The Open Finals Race 31:30 Should Valentine Holmes Have Been Binned? 38:30 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by one of the greatest forwards the NRL has ever seen Bradley Clyde. Bradley takes us inside the dynasty he was a part of at the Raiders, how super league changed the game, the respect he has from his peers & some incredible stories from Kangaroo tours. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 The Man Who Changed The Game 10:00 Canberra Raiders 15:20 Winning The Clive Churchill As A Teenager 18:20 Changing The Role Of A Lock Forward 26:15 The Rugby League Culture 30:30 Super League War 45:00 Playing For Australia 59:30 Recognition From Peers 01:02:30 Footy Regrets 01:05:00 Why Coaching Wasn't An Option 01:11:30 Brad's Day Job 01:12:45 Tooheys Dream Rugby League Spine 01:21:00 Jimmy's Three Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.