The Bye Round With James Graham

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.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as we take a deep dive on the Latrell Mitchell situation, cover Flanagan's suspension & talk Broncos finals chances with Walsh ruled out with a broken hand for a few weeks. Plus, we look at who the Bears could chase for their first season & look at how the signing of Valentine Holmes can help turn around the Dragons! 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 Nelson Bay Marlins Trip 04:30 Grayson Waller’s Had Another Crack 09:00 Rockbuster 11:45 Live Show Announcement 14:00 Latrell Mitchell’s Photo Dramas 26:45 Kyle Flanagan Cops 4 Weeks 29:45 Walsh Broken Hand 33:30 Val Holmes Signs With Dragons 40:00 The Bears Are Back 47:00 Round 24 Preview!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith as the guys reflect on the scandals they have faced during their careers with Kyle Flanagan & Latrell Mitchell in the headlines. We recap all the action from round 23, talk the race for the 8 & answer all your questions! 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 Cheese Shopping Antics 04:00 Jimmy On The Royce Walk In The Rain 05:20 Raygun’s Performance 11:15 Latrell’s White Powder Photo 14:00 Kyle Flanagan’s Bite 35:00 Dolphins Crucial Win 40:00 Does Golden Point Need To Go? 44:00 Can The Broncos Still Make The Top 8? 49:00 Are Manly A Darkhorse? 51:00 Panthers Comeback 01:00:00 Questions From YouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by his fellow Englishmen Herbie Farnworth. Herbie takes us through his journey from Burnley to Brisbane, the tough loss in the grand final to Penrith, playing football for Burnley & why he moved to the Dolphins! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 0:00 Manchester United Prodigy? 04:35 Growing Up In Burnley & Finding Rugby League 10:46 Moving To Australia At 17-Years-Old 19:03 The Aussie Accent/Slang 28:18 Brisbane Broncos 32:15 Signing With The Dolphins 35:00 2023 NRL Grand Final Loss 48:48 England 51:40 Life Away From Footy 55:35 Herbie’s Dream Spine 01:00:20 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys talk the beef between the Bulldogs & Shane Flanagan! We talk the greatness of Shaun Johnson, unpack some major drama with the HIA, preview every game of round 23 & Jimmy explains why he holds Wayne Bennett so close to his heart. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 Colour Blindness 04:30 Rockbusters 06:30 Shane Flanagan’s Bulldogs Beef 12:30 Shaun Johnson’s Retirement 19:30 HIA Concussion Dramas! 24:30 What Wayne Bennett Means To Jimmy 34:00 Round PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith as the boys talk the Bulldogs big win at Belmore, we cover the Dragons huge win, the Roosters poor defence, the Broncos butchered year & we answer all your questions. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 Jimmy’s Wrestling Beef Escalates! 04:30 The Dragons Massive Win 07:15 Roosters Weird Win 13:45 Belmore Roars 16:00 The Wahs Dissapointment 17:45 The Broncos Slide 25:30 Questions From ListenersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A very special guest this week with Jimmy joined by his former coach Kristian Woolf. Woolf coached Jimmy at St Helens and is primed to take over from Wayne Bennett next year as the Dolphins head coach. In Woolf's first ever podcast he takes us inside how he motivates men, what he has learnt from Bennett, reviving the Tongan national side & winning premierships at St Helens. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 0:00 St Helens 28:12 2020 Super League Grand Final Win 59:55 Wayne Bennett & The Dolphins 01:13:07 Coaching Tonga 01:26:18 Future Of International Footy 01:36:00 Growing Up In Mt Isa 01:39:27 Dream Spine + James Roby Stories 01:52:30 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White with the player market going bonkers! We breakdown what losing Talagi means for Parramatta, dig deep on To'o reportedly wanting out of Penrith, commend the Dragons on their recruitment drive & preview every game for round 22! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 Jimmy’s 12 Wins Theory 03:00 Rockbusters 06:30 Blaize Talagi Leaving The Eels 14:00 Brian To’o Wants Out?!? 25:00 The Dragons Recruitment Drive 29:00 Knights Halves Reshuffle 32:00 Round 22 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith to recap all the action from round 21. The boys talk the Broncos slide, why the Dogs are firing, unpack Stefanos decision to leave the Tigers, Jimmy's got beef with a group of wrestlers & we answer your questions! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 Cheese Kmart Shopping 03:00 Jimmy’s Wrestling Beef 13:00 Stefano On The Move 21:00 Bulldogs Huge Win 24:00 Broncos Poor 2024 30:00 Roosters Blown Lead 33:00 Where Are Melbourne At? 36:00 The Race For The Top 4 38:00 Questions From YouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham dives deep with Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, covering everything from Tino's injury progress and his whopping 10-year deal with the Titans to his leadership role, why he is pumped David Fifita is staying and what it'll take for the Titans to snag a Premiership. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 0:00 Injury Update 2:50 Des Hasler 20:25 Tino’s 10-Year Titans Deal 23:05 What The Titans Need To Win A Premiership 26:36 Tino The Leader 37:58 David Fifita 42:20 Melbourne Storm 46:15 Brandon Smith 49:46 Representing Australia 55:05 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to talk about the Tigers roster cleanout, the pressure mounting on Newcastle Knights coach Adam O'Brien, Jimmy talks the most influential props in the game, we preview the round & rockbusters is finally back! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 Brisbane Shenanigans & Rockbusters Is Back! 11:00 Jimmy’s Top 10 Props 14:30 Tigers Roster Shake Up 28:45 Adam O’Brien Pressure At The Knights 38:00 Round 21 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith to recap a wild weekend of footy! The boys talk the challenges facing the Chooks, Nathan Cleary's clutch masterclass, the race for the 8 & the Broncos big bounce back win! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our 100th guest we have a very special guest with the Dolphins star forward Tom Flegler joining us. Tom talks us through his recent battle with a career threatening injury, the grand final loss in 2023 & his journey from Tully to the State of Origin arena! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 0:00 100 EPISODES! 01:25 Origin III 03:05 Shoulder Injury Update 28:15 Growing In North Queensland 3615 Brisbane Broncos 47:10 2023 Grand Final Loss 57:00 The Dolphins 01:07:05 Representing Queensland 01:15:37 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Origin royalty with the King Wally Lewis & Blues legend Ryan Girdler to recap one of the best deciders in recent memory. The team go through the heroes that etched their name into history for NSW, talk what went wrong for QLD, we put the spotlight on Slater's selections for game 3 & talk the moments that sealed NSW's victory. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Bye Round's State of Origin Live show from the Lord Alfred Hotel in Brisbane! Jimmy is joined by Origin legends Gorden Tallis & Wade Graham ahead of the Origin III decider plus the boys share some cracking Origin stories! 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 Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga Listen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 What are you really gambling? For free and confidential support visit gamblinghelponline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith is joined by James Graham to preview the biggest origin game in years! The boys do their combined Origin 13, we talk the Broncos flop of a season & answer all your questions! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 The World’s Gone Mad 06:00 Origin Game 3 Preview 15:00 Our Combined Origin 13 19:00 The Broncos Disaster 40:00 Ryles Released By Storm 45:00 Listener QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by an NRL legend & Bulldogs icon Reni Maitua. Reni talks us through the ups and downs of his footy career, winning premierships, his post-retirement business adventures, his mental health journey plus share some cracking stories along the way! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is back in with Charlie White ahead of an Origin impacted Round 19! The boys preview the weekend of footy ahead plus breakdown all the massive news in rugby league including; Nicho Hynes' devastating injury blow, NRL's Las Vegas adventure gets bigger, Madge sledges QLD legends & there's some big drama in the English Super League. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 0:00 Jimmy's Concussion Test 3:05 Beer, Footy, Food Pub Crawl 4:35 Nicho Hynes' Devastating Injury 9:46 Las Vegas 2025 Locked & Loaded 18:40 Origin III: Madge Sledges Gorden Tallis 30:52 Drama In The Super League 36:15 Round 19 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith & James Graham are in to breakdown all the massive selection news for game 3, Cheese takes us inside the Roosters special day with JWH's record breaking feat, we find out why Ryles can help save Parramatta & recap all the action from round 18! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 JWH’s Historic Day 06:00 Origin Team Reaction 22:30 Jason Ryles The New Man For Parra 35:30 Round 18 Review 51:30 Listener QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by one of the characters of our game Jai Arrow. Jai take us inside his State of Origin experiences, South Sydney's 2024 season, his significant shoulder injury, managing the media scrutiny, the influence of Wayne Bennett, and his aspirations both in and after football. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 0:00 When Jimmy First Spotted Jai 02:54 State Of Origin 05:54 South Sydney’s 2024 Season 11:30 Jai’s Painful Shoulder Injury 18:25 Can South Sydney Play Finals Footy? 21:00 Dealing With Media Scrutiny 24:15 Wayne Bennett 40:39 Jai’s Psychic Meeting That Led Him To South Sydney 46:55 Playing For Queensland 56:25 Origin Celebrations 59:25 Being An ‘Old School’ Footballer 01:09:12 Footy Ambitions 01:11:52 Post Footy Career 01:13:29 Jai’s Dream Spine 01:15:45 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys talk the dramas at Parramatta following Mitch Moses' blow up, the rebuild at the Roosters as Townsend joins them for 2025. Jimmy has a solution to fix the sin bin lottery, we preview every game of the round & talk Ponga's early return! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Maccas: https://mcdonalds.com.au/the-mcsmart-meal Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 Jimmy's Gripe 05:30 Moses Eels Blow Up 22:30 Chad Townsend To The Chooks & The Roosters Rebuild 32:00 The Sin Bin Lottery 45:00 Round 18 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All thanks to Beer Footy Food we are joined by Peter Sterling & Phil Sigsworth at Henson Oval for a very special edition of the Bye Round. The lads talk us through what it was like playing in the 80s, how the game has changed, the Jets expansion bid & some cracking Tommy Raudonikis stories! Get your tickets to the Beer Footy Food festival here: https://www.beerfootyfood.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith as the boys go deep on the Roosters massive win over the Tigers, Cheese talks Angus Crichton's resurrection, we talk the pressure on Nicho Hynes, look at the race for 8 & Jimmy is furious with the turnout for England v France! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 Roosters Big Win! 07:30 Angus Crichton Staying At Roosters 10:30 Listener Hair Bet 13:20 Unfair Pressure On Nicho? 17:30 Reed Mahoney v Nicho 19:00 Cowboys Big Win & Soft Run Home 23:30 Broncos Dangerous Slide! 30:30 Dragons In The Hunt For Top 8 31:30 Knights Big Win 35:30 International Rugby League Disappointment 42:30 Questions From ListenersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by one of the characters of our game Ronaldo Mulitalo. Ronnie is one of the best wingers currently in the game & talks us through the Sharks season so far, his love of life, dealing with hate from fans & how buying a house for his mum has made it all worth it! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 0:00 Moving Houses 5:15 Playing 100 NRL Games 11:00 Ronnie’s Love Of Life 18:15 Dealing With Hate On Social Media 22:40 Ronnie’s Vlog 25:20 Dale Finucane Retirement 28:30 Sharks 2024 Season So Far 33:30 Josh Hannay Linked With Eels Coaching Job 36:18 Bombed Try Against South Sydney 38:50 Career Beyond Footy + Interest In Business 43:35 Buying His Mum A House 48:20 Playing Future At The Sharks 49:30 Growing Up In New Zealand 01:05:50 Playing For The Kiwis 01:10:15 Dream Spine 01:10:50 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy is joined by Aaron Woods & Jai Arrow to unpack NSW's huge performance to level the series in game 2. We discuss the players that won the game for NSW, talk the refs performance, what changes QLD can make for Game 3, Woodsy isn't happy with Billy's press conference & who should be the favourites for game 3?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith & James Graham are in to preview Origin game 2, talk the Chooks big performance, unpack the Wahs meltdown & look at the wild race for the top 8! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Maccas: https://mcdonalds.com.au/the-mcsmart-meal Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 Cheese Is Back 05:30 Are The Chooks The Number 1 Contenders? 11:30 Storm’s Big Win 13:30 Phones On The Field! 18:00 The Race For The 8 20:30 What’s Going Wrong With The Wahs? 24:00 Origin Game 2 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by an icon of rugby league, the one & only Billy Moore! Billy takes us through the origins of origin, explains what QLD means to him, why he thinks Origin means more to Queenslanders & tell some cracking stories from his playing days. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Maccas: https://mcdonalds.com.au/the-mcsmart-meal Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 0:00 Queenslander!!! 11:00 The Origins Of Origin 17:23 Growing Up On The QLD/NSW Border 23:00 Why Origin Means More To QLD Than NSW 25:40 The 1995 State Of Origin Series 35:42 1995 Melbourne Origin Brawl 42:16 Infamous Cattle Dog Call 47:09 North Sydney Bears 01:02:50 Perth Bears 01:08:00 Rugby League On The World Stage 01:18:38 David Fairleigh 01:23:15 “Finding Another Everest” 01:32:30 Billy’s Dream Spine 01:34:12 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the Origin beef is finally back! We talk the Dragons massive signing news, the Eels coaching race, all the latest from State Of Origin & preview round 16! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Maccas: https://mcdonalds.com.au/the-mcsmart-meal Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 Live Show Reminder 03:00 Damien Cook Signs w/ Dragons 11:30 State Of Origin Coach Beef! 18:30 Why Origin Means More To QLD 25:20 Latrell Mitchell & Spencer Leniu Coming Together 35:45 Eels Coaching Race 39:45 Why Under 19’s Origin Is Special 42:30 Pangai Jnr & Papenhuyzen Are Back 44:30 Fullback Depth 46:30 Roosters v Bulldogs Preview 48:30 Bunnies v Sea Eagles Preview 49:30 Should Api Be In Origin Squad?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in to unpack both Origin teams for game 2. Cheese updates us on how he is travelling with the off-field drama & we review all the action from round 15! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Maccas: https://mcdonalds.com.au/the-mcsmart-meal Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 How Is Cheese Going? 18:30 Origin Teams Reaction 35:00 Maccas McSmart Plays Of The Week 40:00 Manly’s Unlikely Win 43:00 Sharks Sliding 46:00 What Is Going Wrong At Broncos? 48:00 The Storm Have Another Gun! 49:30 Tigers Take Down TitansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of the Bye Round the boys go deep on every NRL club looking at what has gone right & wrong, Jimmy predicts each clubs ladder position finish & evaluate each teams performance so far this season! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Maccas: https://mcdonalds.com.au/the-mcsmart-meal Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 Mid Season Report Special Show 02:11 Wests Tigers 10:43 South Sydney Rabbitohs 16:33 Gold Coast Titans 20:50 Parramatta Eels 28:00 Newcastle Knights 32:00 North Queensland Cowboys 34:45 Manly Sea Eagles 38:00 New Zealand Warriors 42:00 St George Illawarra Dragons 45:00 Brisbane Broncos 50:00 Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs 55:00 Sydney Roosters 59:00 Canberra Raiders 01:02:30 Dolphins 01:08:00 Penrith Panthers 01:12:00 Cronulla Sharks 01:17:00 Melbourne Storm 01:22:00 Jimmy’s Predicted LadderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White & we have a live show on the way for State of Origin game 3! We talk Cheese being dropped, the selection headaches for Michael Maguire & preview all the action for round 15! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Maccas: https://mcdonalds.com.au/the-mcsmart-meal Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 00:00 Liverpool Larry David 03:00 Live Show Coming Origin 3 07:00 Cheese Dropped 14:00 Jimmy’s Run Stopper 18:00 Massive Weekend For Origin Game 2 Selection 24:00 Player Movement Heats Up 27:45 Bulldogs Commentary Box Footage 30:00 Carter Gordon Signs For Titans 32:00 Round PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith is in with James Graham to talk his breach notice, we recap the Dogs incredible win over Parra, talk the freefalling Tigers & the changes NSW must make for game 2! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Maccas: https://mcdonalds.com.au/the-mcsmart-meal Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Cheese Addresses Breach Notice 10:30 The Dogs Are Barking 17:00 McSmart Plays Of The Week 24:00 NSW Changes & How Is Suaali’I Travelling? 27:45 Tom Flegler Season & Career In Doubt 39:00 Jimmy’s Lomax Admission 41:20 Tigers Freefalling & Concerns Over Benji’s TacticsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.