The Bye Round With James Graham

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.

Brandon Smith, James Graham & Charlie White are to preview all the action for this weekend's preliminary finals. We talk Ponga's Kangaroos snub, agent player coach conflicts, Nicho Hynes the person & where each game will be won this weekend. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ MYMC: https://www.mymusclechef.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Cheese Surgery, Saving Birds & Roosters Rap Group 16:30 Kalyn Ponga Snubs Kangaroos 26:30 Coaches & Players Agent Conflict 31:30 My Muscle Chef – Who’s Got To Cook? 36:10 Storm v Roosters Preview 57:30 Nicho Hynes The Footballer 01:05:00 Panthers v Sharks PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy & Hindy are back to dissect all the action from week 2 of finals. We have a huge announcement about the roundtable, put the Cowboys & Manly on the hoist & look ahead to week 3. 00:00 Welcome Hindy 05:00 Roundtable Show Coming Soon! 10:40 Hyundai Hybrid Heroes 14:20 Sharks v Cowboys Review 32:00 Roosters v Manly Review 49:30 Are The Cowboys & Manly’s Season A Failure?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by NRL icon Matt Gidley. Gidley talks winning premierships in Newcastle, his time as Knights CEO, dishes the dirt on playing with Jimmy at St Helens & talks his famous flick pass! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Life In Retirement 13:20 Knights CEO 17:58 Coming Through The Knights 27:50 1997 Knights Premiership 34:59 2001 Knights Premiership 39:35 Playing Alongside Andrew Johns 41:40 Gidley Flick Pass 48:25 St. Helens Saints 1:11:12 Representing NSW & Australia 1:21:36 Gids’ Dream Spine 1:24:18 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy & Cheese are joined by the one & only Denan Kemp for a huge finals special! The guys talk the best front row combos in NRL history, the pressure on Nicho Hynes, preview every game of finals & we look a huge recruitment dilemma for the Broncos! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ MYMC: https://www.mymusclechef.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Denan Kemp Is In! 09:00 The Bash Brothers Front Row Partnership 16:00 The Cowboys Private Plane 19:20 Is The Pressure On Hynes Unfair? 31:00 Broncos Cobbo Staggs Dilemma 42:00 My Muscle Chef’s Who Has Got To Cook? 46:00 Sharks v Cowboys Preview 57:30 Roosters v Manly PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Nathan Hindmarsh are in to recap all the action from week 1 of the finals. We talk the end of the Dogs season, discuss if Hynes should be dropped, go off on some tangents & could Ben Hunt be on the move? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Jimmy’s Big Weekend 06:30 Hyundai Hybrid Heroes 12:15 Bulldogs Bow Out 17:00 Jimmy’s Turbo Injury Theory 22:10 Panthers Chooks Recap 31:00 Sharks Poor Performance 36:30 Cowboys Knights Recap 44:30 Ben Hunt On The Move? 50:00 Food For Thought 53:00 Questions From YouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by one of the biggest names in wrestling, the man formerly known as The Big Show, Paul Wight. Paul joins us to talk his incredible career, partying with Ric Flair, the upcoming event at Suncorp & he has some advice for Jimmy entering the ring! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 AEW In Brisbane 3:30 A Living Giant 12:40 Are All Wrestlers Friends? 20:50 Jimmy’s Wrestling Debut 31:30 Wrestling Celebrities 38:09 Paul’s Rugby Experience 41:15 Why Paul Hasn’t Retired 46:00 Ric Flair Stories 50:35 Brock Lesnar Stories 53:20 NWO & Attitude Era 56:15 Breaking The Ring 3 TimesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Sterling & Brandon Smith join James Graham in front of a live audience to talk dynasties, working on the footy show, the brilliance of Penrith & winning premierships. Thanks so much to Ladbrokes & this episode would not have been possible without them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith to preview every game of a massive week 1 of finals! Jimmy has a massive announcement that Dogs fans won't want to miss, we have a brand new segment all thanks to My Muscle Chef & Cheese explains why the Broncos must sign Christian Welch! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ MYMC: https://www.mymusclechef.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Cheese Rehab 07:00 Jimmy’s Dogs Gesture 10:30 Josh Addo-Carr’s Bizarre Situation 18:30 My Muscle Chef's Who Needs To Cook This Weekend? 22:00 Christian Welch To The Broncos? 27:00 Panthers v Chooks Preview 35:00 Storm v Sharks Preview 40:00 Cowboys v Knights Preview 42:30 Dogs v Manly Preview 48:00 End Of Season AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Nathan Hindmarsh again as the guys look at the finals race, talk Mad Mondays, pet animals & the race for the title! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Nathan Hindmarsh Is Back 03:00 Top 8 Locked In 06:00 Wayne Bennett Bunker Blow Up 19:30 Mad Monday Yarns 27:00 Tigers 3rd Straight Spoon 39:00 Sharks Manly Recap 43:00 Which Of The Bottom 4 Make A Run? 48:00 The Race For The Premiership 51:00 Broncos Shocking Season 57:00 Tom Flegler Injury Rehab 01:04:00 Questions From Listeners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by NRL's Head Of Football & Elite Competitions Graham Annesley. Graham & Jimmy talk the pressure of being a referee, the future plans for rule changes, the bunker scrutiny & much more in this in depth chat. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Graham Is Not The Referees Boss 06:00 Head High Contact 31:30 Sin-Bins For High Tackles 39:11 Refereeing/Bunker Scrutiny 56:30 Refereeing To The Laws Of The Game 01:01:00 Field Goal Blockers 01:11:06 Obstruction 01:21:46 Dealing With Media & Coaches 01:33:50 The Bunker 01:41:50 Forward Pass Technology 01:46:08 Graham’s Favourite Working RoleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith jumps in with James Graham as the boys go deep on Cheese's injury & talk the fall out with Elliot Whitehead. We talk the Roosters reshuffle, James Maloney's shock sacking & preview every game of round 27! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Cheese Injury Update 26:30 James Maloney Sacked 31:30 The Broncos Disasterous Season 43:00 The Dream Final RoundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Hindmarsh has joined the Bye Round for the rest of the footy season & he jumps in with James Graham to review all the action from round 26! We talk the Chooks injury crisis, the Dragons disappointing loss, plus the guys talk chinese at the footy & Hindy explains the time he did his PCL before going on a Kangaroos tour! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome Nathan Hindmarsh 05:00 When Hindy Did His PCL 12:55 Roosters Injury Carnage 26:30 Sharks Poor Loss 36:00 The Dragons Awful Performance 42:00 Broncos Season Over 51:00 Questions From ListenersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by Kangaroos & Bunnies star centre Campbell Graham. Campbell takes us inside his tough battle with a sternum injury, what the meaning of life is to him, the Bunnies horror season, Latrell's future & what Wayne will bring to the Bunnies in 2025! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 The Sternum Injury 14:28 The Meaning Of Life 26:20 South Sydney’s Horror 2024 Season 31:30 Wayne Bennett’s Return In 2025 34:00 Latrell Mitchell 37:40 The Son Of A Scotsman 45:45 Trip To The 2024 Euros 52:50 NRL Vegas Promo Tour 57:07 Campbell’s Dream Spine 1:00:28 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the guys talk the race for the title, we look at the Roosters weaknesses, talk Turbo's financial sacrifice & preview every game of round 26. Plus, the studio is ambushed as Jimmy goes face to face with his latest wrestling rival! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Huge Wrestling Announcement 07:00 Jimmy’s Eels Resting Theory 12:50 Turbo’s Sacrifice 17:50 Sharks On The Rise 21:50 What Are The Roosters Weaknesses? 26:20 The Difference Maker For The Dogs 27:20 Rockbuster 29:20 Pacific Championship Announced 32:20 Round PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in & the boys unload on the bunker, look at the insane race for the 8, Cheese explains what makes Bellamy brilliant & Jimmy wants Parra players rested for the spoonbowl! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Is Jimmy A Journalist? 04:30 The Botched Bunker 23:00 Roosters Big Win 30:00 The Race For The 8 37:00 The Brilliance Of Bellamy 43:00 Jimmy’s Spoonbowl Theory 53:00 Questions From YouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by Tim Mannah to talk the Eels rebuild, what is going wrong at Parra, his hectic life post footy, the 09 premiership loss & how the Eels can become contenders again! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Life In Retirement 08:00 2024 Parramatta Eels 19:55 Post-Retirement Struggles 26:50 Contract Clauses & Star Players 34:00 Living In The Shadow Of The 1980’s Eels 37:30 Being The Son Of Migrants 47:05 Growing Up In Bulldogs Territory 53:45 Eels 2009 Run To The Grand Final 01:20:40 Joining The Eels Board? 01:31:00 Tim’s Harsh Exit From The Eels, Almost Joining The Tigers 01:39:55 Dream Spine 01:43:50 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to talk the brilliance of Sam Burgess & the influence he has had on Jimmy. We look at why Souths are missing Burgess amidst their poor management of Latrell, Jimmy explains why 6 teams can win the premiership this year & we preview every game of round 25! 00:00 The Wrestling Beef Continues 06:00 Rockbusters 09:00 What Sam Burgess Induction Means To Jimmy 18:45 Souths Management Of Latrell 26:30 The Premiership Race 42:30 Round 25 Preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith to talk the race for the 8, the Dogs big win, refereeing blunders, the Storm's statement performance & Jimmy takes us through one his coaching theories! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ The Fists Of The Father: https://www.echopublishing.com.au/books/the-fists-of-the-father Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 Chooks Big Win Over Eels 06:30 Jimmy’s Project Pep Idea For Coaching 17:30 Are The Dragons Locked In The 8? 25:30 Melbourne’s Brilliant Win 37:00 The Dogs Big Win 44:00 The Blockers 51:00 Questions From You See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy explores the world of psychology in sport with the world renowned Dr Scott Goldman. Dr. Goldman is the former head of psychology at the Miami Dolphins and is currently the Performance Psychologist for the Golden State Warriors. He is also the inventor of the Athletic Intelligence Quotient (AIQ) which measures intelligence that is most relevant to athletic performance. In this fascinating chat, Dr. Goldman opens up on his experiences working with some of the world's biggest athletes! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ The Fists Of The Father: https://www.echopublishing.com.au/books/the-fists-of-the-father Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 0:00 Dr. Goldman’s Elevator Pitch 13:31 What Happens When He Gets Hired 17:32 Building Trust With Players, Coaches, Owners 33:20 Working With Players, Coaches, Owners 50:30 Culture In Sport 01:02:35 Jimmy’s North Star 01:12:30 Jimmy’s ‘Project PEP’ Idea 01:46:15 Dealing With Defeat 02:15:30 The AIQ 02:22:37 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.