The Bye Round With James Graham

Welcome to a brand new series where Jimmy will be sitting down with two players from the same premiership winning team, finding out the stories that shaped the magic run, the characters that stood out & the celebrations that followed! This week Jimmy is joined by Sydney Roosters legends Anthony Minichiello & Luke Ricketson to talk their 2002 premiership win.  Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   01:00 Ricky Stuart’s Immediate Impact 08:20 Adrian Morley’s Fit At Chooks 12:45 Bryan Fletcher’s Pranks 16:45 The Drinking Session To Save The Season 20:53 Brad Fittler The Captain 25:00 Roosters 27 Year Premiership Drought 28:15 Luke Ricketson Fitness Test GF Morning 30:48 GF Against Warriors 34:20 The 6 Week Party 37:40 Chooks Missed Dynasty 42:30 Ricky’s CompetitivenessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy is joined by NRL CEO Andrew Abdo to talk Las Vegas, the NRL's bold international expansion plans, player names on jerseys & the crackdown on diving in 2025.  Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   00:00 The Off-Season For Andrew 01:00 Vegas 2025 17:45 International Expansion 22:30 Magic Round In Las Vegas 25:30 Names On Jerseys 27:20 Crackdown On DivingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a brand new series where Jimmy will be sitting down with two players from the same premiership winning team, finding out the stories that shaped the magic run, the characters that stood out & the celebrations that followed! This week premiership winning captain Craig Gower & NRL legend Luke Lewis stop by to talk the insane premiership run of the Penrith Panthers in 2003! Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   00:00 Luke Lewis The Winger 04:00 Panthers Style Of Play 14:42 The Coach & Son Coaching Combination 19:50 Sattler’s Pranks 22:00 The Off-Field Antics 26:20 Ben Ross Gorden Tallis Punch On 30:15 Craig Gower Sleeping Before Games 32:15 The Rivalry With Chooks 37:28 Scott Sattler Tackle 40:36 Full Time Feeling 43:08 Mad Monday 49:30 The Unsung Heroes 52:11 The Current Panthers Team v The 03 TeamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys take a deep dive on why the NRL should pursue a trade window & use the NBA for inspiration following the Luka Doncic trade. We cover the latest news surrounding Dylan Brown & Jimmy Graham gets his crystal balls out to make some huge bold predictions for 2025! Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   00:00 Hindy In For 2025 02:30 Roosters Dylan Brown Update & Manu Roster Spot 07:20 Warriors Push For Dylan Brown 08:20 Doncic Trade & Why The NRL Needs Trade Windows 23:00 Dogs Player Names On Jerseys 27:00 Jimmy’s Penrith Anxiety 35:20 Bold Predictions For 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White as the boys get into the race for the premiership in 2025! We talk Dylan Brown's mammoth asking price, the NRL's rights negotiations & much more! Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   00:00 Footy Is 4 Weeks Away 04:00 The Fluctuating Premiership Market 10:00 Cheese Is Running 16:30 The High Quality Comp 21:45 Are Storm The Clear Frontrunners? 24:45 Dylan Brown’s $1.2M Asking Price 36:45 Bunnies Return To Allianz? 39:45 Warm Weather Training Camps 43:50 Dragons Front Row Dramas 46:00 NRL Rights Negotiations 54:30 Top 5 Most Googled NRL PlayersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a brand new series where Jimmy will be sitting down with two players from the same premiership winning team, finding out the stories that shaped the magic run, the characters that stood out & the celebrations that followed! This week NRL legends Mark O'Meley & Reni Maiteau are in to talk the incredible run from the Bulldogs in 2004. Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   00:00 First Memories Of 2004 04:00 The Characters Of 04 09:00 The Standards At The Dogs 14:00 Brett Sherwin’s Influence 17:45 Steve Folkes Coaching Style 21:00 The Breathalyzer At Training 22:40 Targeting The Alphas 24:00 The Fake Media Stories 28:00 Losing Week 1 Of Finals 31:20 The Game Against Penrith 40:00 Grand Final Week 45:00 The Game 53:00 The Andrew Ryan Tackle 54:30 The CelebrationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a brand new series where Jimmy will be sitting down with two players from the same premiership winning team, finding out the stories that shaped the magic run, the characters that stood out & the celebrations that followed! This week NRL legends Brett Morris & Jamie Soward are in to talk the incredible year that was for the 2010 St George Illawarra Dragons.  Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   00:00 First Memories Of 2010 02:00 Falling Short In 2009 07:30 2010 Pre-Season 09:45 The Army Camp That Changed Everything 11:00 The Impact Of Wayne Bennett 17:00 The Characters 23:00 The Mark Gasnier Signing 29:00 Luke Priddis Dropped For Finals 30:30 Minor Premiership & Mood Heading Into Finals 40:00 Prelim Against Tigers 54:00 GF Against Chooks 01:04:00 The CelebrationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys discuss Jimmy's NRL prediction anxiety, the bizarre Dylan Brown contract saga, the latest on Ronaldo Mulitalo's sharks future & the teams that should try and sign Matt Lodge in 2025! Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   00:00 The New Years Embargo 07:00 The NRL Ladder Predictor 17:30 Ronaldo Mulitalo Broncos Links 19:50 Dylan Brown Latest 27:00 The Draft Winning Team 32:00 Matt Lodge Dragons Drama 35:00 US Bid For World CupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are back and the boys get stuck into all the news we missed while we were gone! The guys back Michael Maguire's army camp, take us inside their holidays & we look at Manly's massive DCE dilemma! 00:00 Welcome Back 04:00 Cheese’s Future Update 07:30 Jimmy’s Holidays 17:00 Madge Army Camp 30:30 Ezra Mam Suspension 34:30 Leo Thompson Dogs Signing 37:40 Tohu Harris Retirement 45:00 Manly’s DCE DilemmaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a brand new series where Jimmy will be sitting down with two players from the same premiership winning team, finding out the stories that shaped the magic run, the characters that stood out & the celebrations that followed! This week James Maloney & Wade Graham are in to talk the incredible year that was for the 2016 Cronulla Sharks! Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   00:00 Pre-Season Of 16 05:00 The Sharks Style Of Footy 10:00 What Did Jimmy Maloney Bring To The Club? 13:00 The Unsung Heroes 27:00 The Buy In From The Shire 29:00 The Semi Against Raiders 36:00 The GF Week 47:00 The Shocking Captains Run 48:00 The Stand Up Comedian Prank 53:00 The Ben Barba Scrum Play 59:00 Jimmy’s Mid Game Speech 01:00:00 Andrew Fifita Try 01:03:00 The Final 10 Mins 01:07:00 The Final Whistle 01:10:00 The Celebrations! 01:15:00 The Heighington BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a special edition of The Bye Round Podcast, Fantasy Draft Edition. In today's episode, James Graham & Charlie White will pick their ultimate NRL 17. Jimmy & Charlie will only be allowed to select 1 player per club and can't pick the same player. Which team do you think would win in this fantasy game? Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to our final podcast of 2024 as Jimmy & Charlie go head-to-head in the end of season quiz! Plus, the boys share their favourite moments from the year! We hope you're enjoying the festive season, we'll be back with normal programming from January 14th! Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy is joined by Nathan Hindmarsh as the boys answer the 21 questions of life as a special Christmas treat! Hindy will be back on the Bye Round for the entire footy season in 2025! Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this very unique episode Jimmy sits down with world renowned sports psychologist Dr Scott Goldman and goes deep into what makes him tick as an athlete & we find out his strengths & weaknesses!  Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Graham is joined by Brandon Smith for the season finale episode of the Jam & Cheese podcast!  The boys unpack Leo Thompson's future in the NRL after snubbing the Knights,  discuss the Melbourne Storm roster conundrum, we debate whether the Tigers are legitimate Top 8 contenders in 2025 plus Cheese reacts to the Sydney Roosters rap song 'We Rock The Party'!  Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   0:00 Welcome To The Season Finale! 02:10 Cheese Injury & Club Future Update 10:55 GIVEAWAY UPDATE 13:30 Xmas & NYE Plans 17:00 Leo Thompson’s NRL Future 24:00 Melbourne Storm Roster Conundrum 32:40 DCE Retirement Bombshell 35:10 Jarome Luai & The Tigers 42:45 Ezra Mam Court Case 48:02 Roosters Rap Song 52:07 Listener QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by fellow Englishman Gareth Widdop. A returning guest to the podcast Gaz opens up on his 'official' retirement from footy, what the future holds and whether or not he will step into coaching plus the boys share some hilarious stories from their careers! Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   0:00 Jimmy The WWE Superstar 03:12 Retirement 10:50 Cold Water Therapy 19:15 Zac Lomax 26:17 Reflecting On Gaz’s Time At The Dragons 32:15 England Camp Stories 38:14 Jeremy Latimore 42:00 Almond Milk & Red WineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White as the boys unpack what the Reece Robson signing means for Cheese. We debate the Tigers decision to give Jarome Luai player options & has the NRL made the right call with PNG? Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   00:00 Special Giveaway 09:50 Cheese Reacts To Robson Signing 22:00 Roosters Next Moves 29:00 Cheese’s Letter From A Fan 37:00 Jarome Luai’s Clauses 53:00 PNG Confirmed As 18th TeamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the Roundtable is taken over by the fans with the Rugby League Guru, Tom Birmingham from Hello Sport & Winston Neville jumping in to provide the fans perspective on the biggest issues in the game! We cover a range of topics & would love to hear your thoughts on anything we missed! Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ 00:00 Fan Biases 05:00 The Current Product 10:00 Fans Perspective Of Referees 27:00 The November 1 Set Up 38:00 The NRL Content Game 59:00 Golden Point 01:05:00 The Cost Of JerseysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by a man in the headlines, new Wests Tigers recruit Terrell May! The boys chat through Terrell's bizarre and controversial exit from the Roosters, why he signed with the Tigers, growing up in Mt Druitt, playing for Samoa and why the best version of Terrell May is yet to come! Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ 0:00 Touring England With Samoa 2:30 Pre Season Training 7:45 Sydney Roosters Exit 15:50 Benji Marshall 17:30 Staying True To Yourself 23:00 Family First 29:05 Growing Up In Mt Druitt 42:30 Community Role Model 45:10 Vlogging On YouTube 50:00 Wests Tigers Aspirations 58:30 State Of Origin 1:01:45 Dream Spine 1:03:45 Jimmy’s Three Questions + Running A MarathonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White as Jimmy has found a problem with Bellamy's new Origin role! We talk some recent click bait headlines, all the latest player movement news & breakdown if the Bunnies can bounce back under Wayne Bennett! Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ 00:00 How Good Are Mums 08:45 Laurie Daley The NSW Coach 22:00 Clickbait Media 27:20 Bennett’s First Day At The Bunnies 34:00 Jonah Pezet Knights Mega Offer 38:20 Pahulu Release Request 40:00 Questions From YouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with the Rugby League Roundtable for 2024! A brand new cast with a current head coach, player, executive & journalist sitting down with James Graham to debate the biggest issues in the game. The crew this year is Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan, former Kangaroos & NSW star Aaron Woods, Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov & the Daily Telegraphs Brent Read. This week we tackle some of the biggest issues facing the game with a deep look at third party deals, contracts & grassroots rugby league! Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ 00:00 Third Party Deals 12:00 Contracts 24:00 No Fault Stand Down Policy 30:00 Suburban Grounds v Modern Stadiums 42:00 Grassroots Rugby League 47:00 What Is The Biggest Issue The Game Is Facing?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by three-time Premiership winner, Roosters and Rabbitohs legend Luke Keary. The pair chat through the highs and lows of Luke's career, his imminent move to France, dealing with concussion and why he learnt so much Roosters coach Trent Robinson. Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ 0:00 ‘Former NRL Star Luke Keary’ 2:40 Move To France 10:10 Post Footy Plans 15:50 Sydney Roosters 36:15 2014 Souths Premiership Win 42:17 The Russell Crowe Incident 46:49 Dealing With Injuries & Concussion 1:11:29 Representing Ireland At The 2021 RLWC 1:19:36 Jimmy & Luke’s Special On-Field Moment 1:22:00 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White & Brandon Smith to unpack the player movement merry go round with the Broncos massive signing of Ben Hunt! We talk what Lachlan Illias can bring to the Dragons, Cheese responds to the Reece Robson Chooks rumours & we find out why Ryles has got the players on the tools at Parra! Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ 00:00 Shirtless Zooms & late notes 08:00 Ben Hunt Signs w/ Broncos 23:00 Illias To The Dragons! 30:00 Cheese Reacts To Robson Linked To Roosters 39:00 Parra Players On The Tools 46:00 Questions From YouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with the Rugby League Roundtable for 2024! A brand new cast with a current head coach, player, executive & journalist sitting down with James Graham to debate the biggest issues in the game. The crew this year is Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan, former Kangaroos & NSW star Aaron Woods, Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov & the Daily Telegraphs Brent Read. This week we jump in a time machine & look at the future of our game. We find out what threats the game is facing, what rule changes will be made, the NRL's financial future & how technology will change rugby league! 00:00 Banning The Kick Off 15:00 The Tackle Height 20:00 Will Players Waive Their Rights In Future? 25:20 What Technological Advancements Will We See? 39:00 The Future Of Refereeing 48:00 The Financial Future Of The Game 58:00 Prediction For The FutureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by one of the best head coaches in the NRL Shane Flanagan. Shane talks us through the turbulent off-season for the Dragons, where the club is heading, how he handled Ben Hunt's exit & the future of the Dragons. Plus, he talks us through the incredible 2016 premiership run he had with the Sharks & why the Dragons can improve in 2025! 0:00 Dragons 2025 Recruitment 11:47 Ben Hunt Situation Explained 19:05 Dragons 2024 Season 45:00 Art Of Coaching 57:03 Going Through Adversity 1:09:11 2016 Sharks Premiership 1:15:23 Kyle Flanagan 1:22:00 Life Away From Footy 1:24:12 Advice For Aspiring First Grade Coaches 1:30:00 Winning A Premiership With The Dragons 1:36:13 Flanno’s Dream Spine 1:37:50 Jimmy’s 3 QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White as we go deep on the Tigers rebuild with Benji signing May to a 3 year deal. Cheese reveals the latest on his Sydney Roosters future, plus we talk the shock candidate for the NSW job & we debate what a pass mark is for the Wests Tigers! 00:00 International Habits 05:30 Cheese Roosters Update 13:30 Do We Need A Loan System? 17:30 Terrell May Tigers Signing 20:00 Do The Tigers Have A Top 8 Roster? 22:30 Is It Make Or Break For Benji? 40:00 The Shock NSW Coach Candidate 56:40 Draw Released Today! 01:00:00 Questions From YouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with the Rugby League Roundtable for 2024! A brand new cast with a current head coach, player, executive & journalist sitting down with James Graham to debate the biggest issues in the game. The crew this year is Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan, former Kangaroos & NSW star Aaron Woods, Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov & the Daily Telegraphs Brent Read. This week we look at one of the most divisive parts of our great game, player agents. The guys go deep on the issues agents create, why they are important in the game, how we can fix any conflicts of interest, plus we find out why clubs, players & agents can fall out! 00:00 Dealing With Agents 05:00 How Do We Clean The Space Up? 07:30 Why Do Player Agents Talk To Journalists? 08:30 Agents Managing Coaches & Players 13:00 Is The Power Of Agents Overblown 16:00 Should Clubs Be More Transparent? 21:30 Is It Necessary To Have An Agent? 26:00 Falling Out With Agents 29:00 What Needs To Change?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by one of his closest mates from his playing days Josh Hodgson. Hodgy returns for a 2nd time as the boys go down memory lane with some classic stories from their playing days. We go deep on what Hodgy's up to now, the changing pathways at Parramatta & why he is pursuing coaching! 0:00 Pumpkin Hodgson 14:00 Retirement Decision 21:05 Move Into Coaching 52:30 Honesty In Coaching 1:10:07 How Much Praise Is Too Much Praise? 1:14:50 Dr. Scott Goldman, A.I.Q & The Eels 1:22:05 Jason Ryles & The New Era At The Eels In 2025 1:27:30 Who’s More Aussie - Hodgson or Graham? 1:32:40 Fire Alarm Story 1:41:07 Being A First-Grade Head CoachSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White as the boys discuss the brilliance of Isaiya Katoa, talk the Chooks links with Ben Hunt & find out the frontrunners for Terrell May! Plus, we talk the kick off rule changes & the boys are fired up over the Tigers players who rocked up to pre-season unfit! 00:00 Jimmy’s Daylight Savings Gaffe 04:00 Pacific Championship Recap 10:20 Ben Hunt Latest – Where Is Headed? 17:00 Terrell May Latest – Which Sydney Club Will Get Him? 20:00 The Kick Off Rule Changes 32:30 The Tigers Culture Change 40:30 Laurie Daley The Frontrunner For NSWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with the Rugby League Roundtable for 2024! A brand new cast with a current head coach, player, executive & journalist sitting down with James Graham to debate the biggest issues in the game. The crew this year is Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan, former Kangaroos & NSW star Aaron Woods, Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov & the Daily Telegraphs Brent Read. This week we look at how the game manages player welfare & concussion. We debate how the game should handle the kick off, talk training contact sessions, player lawsuits & the boys go head to head over the length of the NRL season. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Training Contact Sessions 12:00 Impact On Life Span 15:00 The New Era Of Player Welfare 16:30 The Kick Off 29:45 The Health & Safety At Footy Clubs 42:30 Player Lawsuits 57:00 Is The Season Too Long? 01:00:00 The Role Of The RLPA 01:03:00 Ladbrokes Fan QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by his great mate Dan Ginnane. Dan Ginnane is one of the best play by play commentators in the game calling the biggest games across Fox League & Triple M every round of the NRL season. Dan takes us inside his journey to becoming one of the most iconic voices in Rugby League, he explains the level of research required to call an NRL game, what makes a great commentator & why Ray Warren played a pivotal role in him pursuing NRL commentary! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Off-Season 12:45 Preparation For Weekend Of Footy 20:53 What’s Harder To Call - Blowout Or Error-A-Thon? 26:20 What Does Dan Prefer - Radio or TV? 33:02 Commentating Test Match Cricket 37:20 Name Pronunciations 43:47 Fan Experience At Sporting Games 59:57 GOODBYE! 1:05:40 What Makes A Good Co-Commentator? 1:07:39 Commentator Rivalries 1:16:44 Ambitions & Goals 1:31:21 NRL In Las Vegas 1:45:30 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Graham jumps in with Brandon Smith & Charlie White as the boys go deep on the craziest transfer window we've ever seen, plus we preview the pacific championship final & answer all your dms! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Jimmy’s Coffees Habits 03:00 Girds Retreat 09:30 Cheese Got A Cat 12:00 AJ Brimson's Betting Slip Up 17:00 Cheese Playing Future 22:30 Ben Hunt Latest 25:30 Terrell May Latest 29:00 Leo Thompson Latest 31:15 Ben Hunt’s Replacement 35:00 Clint Gutherson Unhappy With Dragons 39:20 Pacific Championships Recap 48:00 England Samoa Recap 53:00 Pacific Championships Final Week Preview 59:00 Questions From YouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with the Rugby League Roundtable for 2024! A brand new cast with a current head coach, player, executive & journalist sitting down with James Graham to debate the biggest issues in the game. The crew this year is Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan, former Kangaroos & NSW star Aaron Woods, Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov & the Daily Telegraphs Brent Read. This week we look at the impact media has on the game of Rugby League. We go deep on if the media has too much power, how journalists get their stories, the impact social media is having on players & much more! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Does The Media Have Too Much Power? 03:00 Validating Stories As A Journalist 07:30 How Leaking Stories Impact Clubs 11:00 Click Bait Headlines 15:00 Impact Of Media Leaks On Clubs 22:30 Who Speaks To The Media The Most? 27:00 Crisis Management 31:00 Are Journos Scared Of Certain Clubs? 36:30 Do Clubs Put Restrictions On Players? 43:00 The Impact Of Social Media 01:01:00 Ladbrokes Fan CommentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by the two biggest news breakers in the game for this massive November 1 transfer window special! SMH's Michael Chammas & Brent Read from the Daily telegraph jump in to run us through all the moving pieces in the now open transfer window! We go deep on every position & find out who is going where! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Bye Round November 1 Special! 02:00 Latest On Ben Hunt 09:34 Clint Gutherson To Dragons? 12:10 The Fullback Position 24:20 The Wing Position 29:00 The Centre Position 36:00 The 5/8 Position 41:00 The Halfback Position 44:45 The Hooker Position 49:00 The Front Row Position 56:00 The Back Row Position 59:00 The Lock Position 01:00:00 Every Clubs Shopping ListSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy is joined by Brandon Smith to take a look back at the game that never sleeps, rugby league! The boys discuss the the Dragons incredible decision to terminate Ben Hunt's contract and what it means for both player and club. Plus, we take a look at Ryan Papenhuyzen's contract situation, review the International footy over the weekend plus address the controversy around England's win over Samoa. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ Follow The Bye Round On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en Follow The Bye Round On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en 0:00 Cheese Back In Training & Jimmy’s Wellness Day 03:00 Ben Hunt Released From Contract - Dragons Implications 10:45 Which NRL Club Will Sign Ben Hunt? 25:50 Ryan Papenhuyzen To Hit The Open Market 35:30 Kangaroos v Kiwis Review + Tonga v Kiwis Preview 41:00 Siva Tua Controversy - England v Samoa 44:32 Kangaroos Tour Of England In 2025 48:15 Instagram QnASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with the Rugby League Roundtable for 2024! A brand new cast with a current head coach, player, executive & journalist sitting down with James Graham to debate the biggest issues in the game. The crew this year is Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan, former Kangaroos & NSW star Aaron Woods, Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov & the Daily Telegraphs Brent Read. This week we discuss the state of representative football. The panel discuss the scheduling issues that surround both Origin & International fixtures and what they best believe is the correct solution. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ Follow The Bye Round On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enFollow The Bye Round On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James is joined by his great mate & former English teammate Elliot Whitehead. Elliot takes us inside his incredible career as one of the best English exports the NRL has ever seen! We talk his recent beef with Trent Robinson, his love for Canberra, the 2019 grand final & why he is heading back to Catalans! 00:00 Beef With Trent Robinson 07:30 Why Is Elliot Heading To Catalans 10:00 Love For Canberra 14:00 Canberra’s Love For The English 19:00 Coming Through At Bradford 28:00 2019 Grand Final 33:30 The Viking Clap 34:20 The Johnny Bairtsow Piers Morgan Incident 35:00 England International Career 40:15 4 QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith jump in as the boys unpack the Ezra Mams off-field incident. We look at some of the whispers as November 1 approaches, review & preview the pacific championship. Stick around as we are joined by Brendan Cowell to talk Jimmy's acting debut & the boys have a powerful chat about mens mental health. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Stream Plum: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/plum 00:00 Boys Life Update 06:00 Ezra Mam Off-Field Dramas 18:45 The Ben Hunt Saga Drags On 24:00 Bateman To Manly? 27:20 Leo Thompson Linked To Bulldogs 28:30 Pacific Championship Round 1 Recap 33:00 Kiwis v Aussies Preview 36:30 Burning Questions: Bulldogs & Roosters 43:00 Brendan Cowell Joins Us To Talk PlumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with the Rugby League Roundtable for 2024! A brand new cast with a current head coach, player, executive & journalist sitting down with James Graham to debate the biggest issues in the game. The crew this year is Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan, former Kangaroos & NSW star Aaron Woods, Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov & the Daily Telegraphs Brent Read. This week we discuss a an issue that could impact the fabric of our game, expansion. The guys discuss what the current plan looks like, if we have the talent for 20 teams, why the NRL loves PNG & debate what success will look like for these franchises. Stick around until the end of the episode where we answer all your questions & comments from the roundtable so far! 00:00 Where Are We At With Expansion? 03:45 Why Are The Other Clubs Involved In Decision? 08:00 Do We Have The Talent? 12:45 Do The New Teams Need Longer To Set Up? 15:00 Why PNG? 20:00 Where Would The 20th Team Be? 22:30 How Would A 20 Team Comp Work? 28:00 Should We Have An Expansion Draft? 31:30 What Does Success Look Like For An Expansion Team? 33:00 The Club License Issue 36:00 NRL Buying Super League? 39:30 Expansion Clubs Being Tied To Old Franchises 42:30 NRL Owning The Expansion Clubs 46:00 Who Would We Like To See Come In? 49:00 Ladbrokes Fan Mail See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by one of the men behind the greatest dynasty of the NRL era Matt Cameron. Matt takes us inside the historic journey of this Panthers team, what goes into managing the cap, the junior nursery & gives us a glimpse into what it takes for this club to thrive. 0:00 Premiership Celebrations 9:30 Penrith Community 15:15 Preparing Players For Life After Footy 21:40 Jealousy Amongst Other NRL Clubs 29:13 Penrith’s Junior Pathways 39:05 Penrith's Salary Cap Algorithm 54:30 Consequences Of Success 1:13:00 Stadium Rebuild/World Club Challenge 1:20:00 Panthers NRLW Team 1:24:15 From School Teacher To NRL CEO 1:36:03 Jimmy's Four QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham & Brandon Smith are in to talk the crazy player movement market, the boys give us their best international tour stories, Jimmy takes us inside his wrestling debut & we preview all the pacific championship action! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Cheese In Brissy 04:00 The British Bulldog Wrestling Debut 11:20 Player Movement Madness 22:30 Nathan Cleary Magic Round Plea 27:00 Ivan Cleary’s Battles With Mental Health 28:42 Favourite International Camp Stories 39:19 Shaun Johnson Out Of Retirement 42:00 Australia v Tonga Preview 49:00 Olivia Kernick’s Jilaroos Snubbing 52:45 Burning Questions: Dolphins & Cowboys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with the Rugby League Roundtable for 2024! A brand new cast with a current head coach, player, executive & journalist sitting down with James Graham to debate the biggest issues in the game. The crew this year is Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan, former Kangaroos & NSW star Aaron Woods, Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov & the Daily Telegraphs Brent Read. This week we dive into the current player movement set up & debate transfer windows, if the NRL needs to introduce a draft & is the salary cap broken? 00:00 The Current Transfer Set Up 17:00 Why The Elite Clubs Benefit 21:30 Do We Need A Trade Window? 34:00 How Would A Draft Work? 42:00 Ladbrokes Fan Question 47:15 Does The Salary Cap Work?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham sits down with Charlie White for a massive NRL 2024 season review. We go in depth on every team, with Jimmy grading every club, looking at the storylines of the season & we look at the players that stood out for each club this year! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ MYMC: https://www.mymusclechef.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Highlights Of 2024 06:15 Wests Tigers 11:42 South Sydney Rabbitohs 17:00 Parramatta Eels 23:30 Gold Coast Titans 27:30 New Zealand Warriors 31:30 Brisbane Broncos 35:00 St George Illawarra Dragons 38:55 Dolphins 41:30 Canberra Raiders 43:30 Newcastle Knights 46:30 Manly Sea Eagles 49:30 Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs 50:30 North Queensland Cowboys 52:00 Cronulla Sharks 54:20 Sydney Roosters 55:50 Penrith Panthers 57:20 Melbourne StormSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with the Rugby League Roundtable for 2024! A brand new cast with a current head coach, player, executive & journalist sitting down with James Graham to debate the biggest issues in the game. The crew this year is Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan, former Kangaroos & NSW star Aaron Woods, Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov & the Daily Telegraphs Brent Read. This week we jump into the hot button issue of refereeing & the bunker! The panel debate the inconsistencies of the bunker, talk rule changes, forward pass technology & try to solve the problems the game is facing in this area! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ MYMC: https://www.mymusclechef.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 The State Of Refereeing & The Bunker 02:00 The Inconsistencies 06:30 Coaches Influence On Officiating 09:00 How Do We Fix The Bunker 16:00 Players Lying Down For Penalties 24:30 The Attempt To Clean Up The Game 28:00 The Introduction Of 6 Again 32:00 Forward Pass Technology 39:00 Captains Challenge 42:30 Ladbrokes Fan Question 46:30 Blockers On Field Goals 53:30 Would We Change Anything In The Game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Premiership winners Gorden Tallis & Brandon Smith to unpack a historic night in rugby league as the Penrith Panthers win their fourth straight Premiership win! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/ MYMC: https://www.mymusclechef.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by his great mate & former teammate Tyson Frizell. Tyson take us inside his incredible career playing for NSW, Australia, Tonga & Wales, we reflect on the Knights season, talk the 2017 world cup win & some cracking stories from the boys time together at the Dragons! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/ MYMC: https://www.mymusclechef.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Newcastle Races 3:25 Knights 2024 Season Review 11:06 Tyson's Rep Career 17:26 Growing Up In A Welsh/Tongan Household 31:00 2017 World Cup Win 35:55 St George Illawarra Dragons 56:24 Leaving The Dragons 59:43 Tyson's Superstitions 1:04:26 Rugby League Future 1:05:45 Tyson's Fashion Business 1:11:17 Jimmy's Stitch Up On Tyson 1:15:21 Dream Spine & Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White to look ahead to the NRL Grand Final! The boys are fired up over the BS coming out of Brisbane, we breakdown each match up for the GF, give out our Dally M teams of the year & we have a couple sneaky Tik Tok stars on the panel. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/ MYMC: https://www.mymusclechef.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Our Tik Tok Habits 10:00 Roosters Review 18:00 Broncos BS 41:30 The Boys Dally M Teams Of The Year 48:00 Who Has Got To Cook? Thanks To My Muscle Chef 52:00 Grand Final PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy & Hindy are in as the boys look ahead to the grand final between the Storm & the Panthers! We talk our own bad experiences in grand finals, look at the Broncos decision to bring Madge in & we reflect on our own bad experiences in NRL grand finals! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/ MYMC: https://www.mymusclechef.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Waffle 10:40 The Grand Final Is Set 34:30 Hyundai Hybrid Heroes 42:00 Hindy & Jimmy’s Lost GF’s 56:30 Kevin Walters Sacked 01:16:00 Questions From YouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by former Australian international David Fairleigh. David talks us through his current role working with NRL head coaches, his experiences playing for the Kangaroos & NSW, his time in St Helens & plenty more! 0:00 David’s Role Working With NRL Coaches 27:30 Rule Changes & Interpretations In 2025 44:53 North Sydney Bears 50:40 1994 Rothmans Medal Winner 59:00 State Of Origin 01:06:20 1994 Kangaroos Tour 01:10:37 Super League War 01:19:10 The End Of The North Sydney Bears 01:25:10 Newcastle Knights 01:31:43 St Helens 02:03:34 Dream Spine & Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Walters has sensationally been sacked as Brisbane Broncos head coach! Jimmy is joined by the man who broke the story, from The Courier Mail, Pete Badel to unpack exactly what went down at Red Hill! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ 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.