The Bye Round With James Graham

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.

This week James is joined by an icon of Rugby league the one and only Darryl Brohman. The Big Marn talks us through his time on the footy show, the tough 80s era & his life as a model. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Maccas: https://mcdonalds.com.au/the-mcsmart-meal Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Darryl The Model 06:10 1984 Bulldogs Premiership 20:00 Eels v Bulldogs Rivalry 31:00 Sporting Loyalty 45:00 The ‘QLD Spirit’ Debate 50:47 The Les Boyd Incident 01:00:08 Coaching Career 01:09:02 The Footy Show 01:22:23 Working In Rugby League Radio 01:33:00 Order Of Australia Medal Recipient 01:36:06 Darryl’s Dream Spine 01:42:38 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by 2 very special guests with Craig Wing & Wally Lewis jumping in studio for a huge Origin recap show! We talk Suaali'is send off, the changes NSW can make for game 1 & why NSW are still in this series!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in to preview every aspect of game 1 following Dylan Edwards injury, we talk the Dogs incredible defence, the Roosters disappointing loss & recap all the action from round 13! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham has a very special guest with one of the games champions James Maloney stopping by. Jimmy talks us through his transition into coaching, why he won everywhere he went, his time in France & his latest project—a podcast with Toby Rudolf, Jeremy Latimore & the Professor. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Merch: https://thebyeround.com/ Journeymen: https://www.instagram.com/journeymen_footy/?hl=en 0:00 Jeremy Latimore Stories 9:00 Transition To Coaching 24:15 Cowboys Coaching Gig 35:36 Playing & Living In France 56:22 Larrikin vs. Footy Player 58:00 Wherever Jimmy Went Success Followed 1:08:32 Premiership Wins & Celebrations 1:17:36 The Current Penrith Panthers 1:22:33 State Of Origin Series Wins 1:24:40 Jimmy’s Dream Spine 1:27:00 Craig Bellamy Spray 1:28:10 Jammer’s 3 Questions 1:31:20 Jimmy Wants To Win PowerballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham teams up with Charlie White to discuss concerns about Hynes' calf, the potential dominance of Reece Walsh in the series, whether the Origin series requires restructuring, Jimmy clarifies his Benji Marshall comments, and we preview round 13! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Benji’s Holiday 09:00 Madge Mountains Nicho Calf Watch 11:30 Matt Burton 18th Man Dramas! 15:00 Who Is Jimmy Liking For Game 1? 20:00 Why Walsh Can Dominate This Series 26:00 Does The Origin System Need A Revamp? 33:00 Who Are Penrith’s Biggest Contenders? 40:00 Round 13 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham and Brandon Smith share their thoughts on the Origin teams for game 1. Jimmy explains why he isn't happy with Benji's mid-season holiday, while they discuss the Roosters' improved form & we recap all the action from round 12! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by his great mate & former teammate Jason Nightingale. Jason Nightingale talks his epic 2010 premiership win with the Dragons and his ride-or-die loyalty to the team throughout his entire career. He shares how the family-like atmosphere and unwavering support from fans kept him rooted in the Dragons' red and white jersey & the influence Wayne Bennett had on his career. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Bulking Up 9:11 What’s Jason Up To These Days? 19:13 Growing Up In Aus & NZ 27:13 Winning The 2008 World Cup 40:16 Wayne Bennett 50:56 2010 Premiership Win 1:04:25 Can Wayne Work His Magic Again At Souths? 1:10:53 2018 NRL Season & Retirement 1:14:40 Being A One-Club Man 1:17:30 The 2024 Dragons 1:21:33 Gypsy Nickname 1:24:14 Benji Marshall 1:27:00 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White with plenty going on in the world of Rugby League. We talk the latest in the hunt for the new Eels coach, Jimmy explains how he was rejected by the Dragons for an assistant role, we talk the social media circus over the Roosters live stream, Jimmy picks his Origin teams & we preview every game of round 12! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Jimmy’s magic round antics 04:30 We Were Wrong About Bennett & The Latest On Parramatta 20:45 James Grahams Coaching Sliding Doors Moment 27:45 Why The Roosters Video Is Nonsense 32:45 Jimmy’s NSW & QLD Teams For Game 1 40:20 Round 12 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Brandon Smith to recap all the action from magic round. Before we get into that we have a special emergency podcast to talk Brad Arthur's sacking & why the red flags are everywhere in the sacking. We talk if Bennett could end up at Parra, talk Sharks premiership aspirations, latest on Munster's injury & we have the best thing that's ever happened on the Bye Round in our history. 00:00 Brad Arthur Sacked 20:00 Cheese Is In Magic Round Recap 32:00 Sharks Big Win 40:00 Cam Munster's Injury 46:00 Eels Slide 50:30 Warriors Upset Win 56:00 Were The Titans Dudded? 59:15 Friday Night Games 01:06:00 Listener QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Bye Round Podcast Interview show. This week Jimmy is joined by his good mate and the last of the Burgess clan to join the show - Luke Burgess! Luke opens up on what it was like growing up in the Burgess household, his move to Australia, why the 2014 Grand Final is a taboo subject and much much more! 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.com 0:00 Being The “Other” Burgess 2:58 Becoming An Australian Citizen 15:13 Is Luke Burgess About To Join OnlyFans? 19:15 Characters In Rugby League 25:28 Rob Burrow 28:30 When Jimmy Wouldn’t Shake Sam’s Hand 37:24 Growing Up In Yorkshire 42:24 The Burgess House 49:00 Sam Burgess 57:01 Joining The South Sydney Rabbitohs 1:05:33 Difference Between Footy In England & Australia 1:11:45 Michael Maguire 1:16:35 The Day The Four Burgess Brothers Played Together 1:19:00 Why Didn’t Luke Play In The 2014 NRL Grand Final? 1:26:27 The Arizona Incident/Leaving The Rabbitohs 1:32:40 Wealth Street & Retirement 1:51:00 Luke’s Dream Spine 1:53:33 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Bye Round's Magic Round Live show from the Lord Alfred Hotel all thanks to our great mates at Ladbrokes! Jimmy is joined by Broncos & QLD legend Shane Webcke and 2010 Dally M Medallist Todd Carney as the boys share some ripping stories from their time in rugby league in front of a live audience! 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 What are you really gambling? For free and confidential support visit gamblinghelponline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White as the boys get you ready for magic round! We talk David Fifita's bizarre backflip on the Chooks, Jimmy's not happy with the bunker, why Wayne Bennett has a tough job ahead of him & we preview every game of magic round! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ Beer Footy & Food: https://www.beerfootyfood.com/ 00:00 Jimmy’s Back 02:30 Jimmy’s Bunker Blow Up 11:00 David Fifita’s Bizarre Backflip 22:00 Bennett Done Deal With Bunnies 26:30 Magic Round PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith is in with Charlie White as Jimmy is off today. We recap all the action from round 10, Cheese backs Hynes for NSW, we talk the Roosters huge performance & Cheese defends Latrell Mitchell! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ Beer Footy & Food: https://www.beerfootyfood.com/ 00:00 Jimmy's Off 01:20 Rising Roosters 03:30 Felise Kaufusi Gift For Cheese 05:00 David Fifita Heading To Bondi 07:30 Origin Injury Crisis 15:45 Harry Grant Sin Bin 19:45 Latrell Mitchell's Return 22:45 Cowboys Slide 26:00 Listener QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by his former english teammate Blake Austin. Blake reflects on his incredible footy career, talks buying his parents a house at 10 years old, representing England & what he is up to now! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ Beer Footy & Food: https://www.beerfootyfood.com/ 0:00 “Life’s Never Been So Good In Retirement” 17:24 What’s Blake Up To In Retirement? 31:38 Growing Up In Western Sydney 46:05 Footy Show Winner: Buying His Parents A House At 10-Years Old 52:43 Bizarre Superstitions In Rugby League 59:40 NRL Career 1:04:00 Super League Career 1:15:27 Representing England 1:31:43 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got a very special podcast all thanks to the Beer Food & Footy Festival with Jimmy sitting down with Darryl Brohmann & Wendell Sailor at North Sydney Oval! The guys talk their memories playing at North Sydney Oval, why suburban grounds need to stay, some cracking stories from their playing days & the boys reveal their favourite beer! Get Your Tickets to Beer Footy Food Festival here: https://www.beerfootyfood.com/ Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Wade Graham & the boys talk the latest on David Fifita's big contract call, the Bunnies potential 5 year offer for Wayne Bennett, preview every game & answer your questions! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Wade In For Cheese 00:45 Beer Footy Food Festival 03:00 Latest On David Fifita 22:30 Wayne’s Potential 5 Year Offer 27:45 Can Sharks Topple The Storm? 35:00 Round Preview 55:30 Listener Q&ASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White to talk all the action from round 9. We cover the bunker dramas, if Fifita should go to Penrith, how the Wahs can bounce back, the Roosters improved form & look at the injury carnage from round 9! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Ginger Issues 07:00 Idiot Of The Week: Peter Fitzsimmons 17:30 The Botched Bunker 26:30 The Wahs Slide 31:00 The Rising Roosters 35:00 The Top 8 Doggies 41:30 David Fifita Contract Latest 47:00 Injury Carnage Hits NRLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by one of his great mates & returning guest Dale Finucane. Dale talks us through why he is calling time on his career, what's next, if the Sharks are legit this year, his battles with concussions & reveals some of the toughest training sessions he's ever taken part in. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Jimmy Tries To Stitch Up Dale 2:45 Post-Retirement Thoughts 12:18 Dealing With Sudden Retirement 17:07 Concussion Against The Tigers In Round 3 22:05 Being Advised To Medically Retire 40:05 Life After Football - Teaching, Coaching & Music 49:01 Sharks 2024 Season51:49 Setting Standards At Training 1:03:00 Is The NRL Doing Enough Around Concussion? 1:14:08 Sprinting Onto The Field 1:17:00 Wagga Wagga Or Euro Summer?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Brandon Smith as the boys discuss the messy ending of Jason Demetriou's time at the Bunnies, Cheese explains why he picked his option up in Bondi, we talk the Eels injury crisis & preview every game of round 9! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Why Cheese Is Staying In Bondi 08:00 The Bunnies Mess 24:00 Madge's Biggest Challenge With NSW 27:00 Clint Gutherson Injury 32:00 Round 9 Preview 49:00 YouTube QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White as the boys talk the board meeting that could decide Jason Demetriou's future, we cover Luke Keary's retirement and the changing of the guard at the Chooks, plus we recap all the action from round 8! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 The NRL’s Anzac Day Ceremonies 6:00 D-Day For Demetriou 13:45 Luke Keary Retirement & The Changing Of The Guard At The Chooks 18:00 The Top 4 Contenders 21:00 Do We Trust The Sharks? 23:30 Shane Flanagan’s Shot At The Sharks 27:15 The Eels Lose Again 31:00 Benjis Press Conference Blow Up 32:30 The Warriors Slide 35:00 The Knights Win Without Ponga 38:30 The Boys Bunker GripeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by his former coach & great mate Royce Simmons. Royce talks us through his battle with dementia, breaking the Panthers premiership drought, his favourite memories from his representative career & dishes the dirt on coaching Jimmy at St Helens. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Royce In England 5:30 Living With Dementia 19:30 Growing Up In Gooloogong, Country NSW 30:50 Penrith Panthers 1:03:00 Representing Australia & NSW 1:21:51 Coaching Hull FC 1:33:25 Coaching Jimmy At St Helens 1:42:30 The Current Penrith Panthers Dynasty 1:48:00 Royce’s Dream Spine 1:49:53 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Charlie White are in to talk Jackson Topine's lawsuit, Dale Finucane's retirement, Wally Lewis big call on tackling, we preview every game of the round, Jimmy talks his favourite Anzac Day moment & we talk Braydon Trindall's DUI & what it means for the Sharks! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Brandon Smith to review all the action from round 7. We talk if Ponga's injury is the end of the Knights season, the boys explain what Anzac day means to them, are the Dogs a finals contender & can BA turn things around at Parra? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 New Merch Is Live! 02:00 Roosters Tough Loss + What Anzac Day Clash Means To Boys 14:30 Is This Knights Season Over Without Ponga? 20:20 Hetherington V Mahoney Beef 24:00 How The Sharks Have Become Genuine Contenders 27:00 Brad Arthur Goes All In 37:00 Ricky Stuart Backs The Young Raiders Players! 40:00 Reece Walsh’s BrillianceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined once again by Todd Carney. This time we cover his incredible Dally M winning football career, get his version of the Anasta field goal, talk the strange methods of Brian Smith, Todd talks us about his ambition to coach in the NRL & if he could still play in the NRL. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 The Podcast That Changed Todd’s Life 6:05 Could Todd Make An NRL Comeback? 10:57 ‘Old’ Halfbacks v ‘Young’ Halfbacks 27:50 Podcast With Mitch Pearce 33:03 Todd’s Dream Footy Job 38:49 Winning The Dally M In 2010 49:05 2010 Semi-Final vs. Wests Tigers 53:10 Coach Brian Smith 1:09:50 Origin - Playing For NSW 1:14:55 The FutureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White fresh off the massive news that James Fisher Harris will be leaving Penrith at the end of the year. We talk if this will be the end of the Panthers dynasty, the Origin selection headaches for both teams, James rubbishes that the window is closing for the Chooks & we preview the round! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 New Merch Almost Available 01:30 James Fisher Harris Signs With The Warriors 09:00 Is The Roosters Window Closing? 15:00 Bunnies New Assistant Coach 20:20 Origin Selection Dilemmas 37:00 The Latest On Josh Schuster 41:00 Should We Increase The Bench Size? 43:45 Round 7 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Brandon Smith as Jimmy responds to FitzSimons article, we talk the Ricky Stuart Des Hasler beef, Souths improved performance, how Angus Crichton has rebuilt his career & recap every game of round 6! 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.

This week James Graham is joined by RLPA CEO & NRL legend Clint Newton. Newton joins us fresh off finalising the long form CBA, we talk with him on how important this deal is for the players, how the CBA has changed the game, his time with the Newcastle Knights, his legendary father Jack Newton & the work he does with the Jack Newton Classic! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 NRL In Vegas 3:00 Beginnings Of The RLPA 15:05 A United Playing Group 22:50 Difference Between NRL & Super League CBAs 28:17 Jack Newtown 39:02 Picking Footy Over Golf 48:44 Newcastle Knights 1:08:04 Melbourne Storm 1:19:12 Hull KR 1:28:11 Concussion & Injuries In Rugby League 1:49:01 When The Game Shutdown In 2020 2:07:23 The NRL CBA Drama 2:37:15 Jack Newtown Classic 2:43:00 Clint’s Dream Spine 2:44:50 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White & Jimmy is fired up over Peter Fitzsimons recent article calling on James Tedesco to retire. We talk Jason Demetriou's big play to drop Cook, if Bennett would actually want the Bunnies job, the Eels slide, preview every game & will any club actually want to take Josh Schuster off the Sea Eagles? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Special Announcement 07:50 Jimmy Blasts Peter Fitzsimmons 17:30 The Rabbitohs Capitulation & Where Next For Him? 31:30 The Parramatta Eels Slide 37:30 Knights v Roosters Preview 39:00 Should The NRL Honour Jennings 300th? 42:20 Storm v Bulldogs Preview 44:00 Broncos v Dolphins Preview 46:45 Do We Buy Reynolds Injury Report? 48:20 Warriors v Sea Eagles Preview 50:20 Josh Schuster Playing Future 55:00 Rapid Fire Preview Rest Of RoundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Brandon Smith to breakdown what on earth is going on at the Bunnies, we talk the Eels early season slide, Cheese explains why the Warriors can win the comp & we review all the action from round 5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James is joined by one of Australia's most famous ever actors & his new boss Brendan Cowell. We talk Brendan's incredible career in acting, writing, directing & producing, the passion for his Cronulla Sharks, his book about an ex Rugby league player suffering from impacts of concussions & what's next for Brendan! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie White is back from his holiday & joins James Graham for a big edition of mid week matters! Jimmy explains why he thinks the Dragons are the winners of the Lomax release, we talk the Tigers roster management, we talk Nelson Asofa Solomona's future at the Storm & preview every game of round 5! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Charlie’s Back From Holiday 04:55 Zac Lomax Future – Do The Dragons Win? 13:38 Nelson Asofa Solomona’s Fitness Drama 18:30 The Wests Tigers Roster Management Dilemma 25:00 Storm v Broncos Preview 27:30 The Perils Of Height 34:30 Dogs v Roosters Preview 40:30 Knights v Dragons Preview 44:15 Rabbitohs v Warriors Preview 47:00 Manly v Panthers Preview 48:40 Dolphins v Tigers Preview 51:45 Cowboys v Titans Preview 56:00 Raiders v Eels PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith & James Graham are in to recap every game from round 4! Cheese reveals the time Matty Johns saved his passport, we talk the Tigers unbelievable win, the Bulldogs attack & look at some blown leads in round 4! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Cheese Tough Loss To Penrith 7:30 Cheese’s Johns Family Confession 15:30 Matty Johns Cheese Passport Story 18:00 The Tigers Resurrection! 22:00 Souths Pressure Release! 25:00 The Contending Warriors? 28:00 Broncos Dominant Win 31:00 Are The Dragons A Top 8 Team? 32:00 Titans In All Sorts 36:40 The Raiders Capitulation 39:50 Listener QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by one of Australia's most famous sports stars Matthew Johns. Matty takes us through his journey to become the face of the game at Fox League, what made playing for Newcastle so special, why he decided to not pursue full time coaching & we go down some rabbit holes along the way! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 The Human Psyche 13:00 Garry Johns Stories 16:42 Footy & Life Balance 30:52 Matty Johns The NRL Coach? 46:21 Tactical Footy Systems 59:50 Role Of A Modern Day Lock 1:05:18 Andrew Johns 1:15:06 Fox League vs Channel Nine 1:20:30 The Bull Fighting Rugby League Player 1:23:00 1997 Premiership Win 1:31:38 The Footy Show 1:37:16 Communication 1:46:00 Fletch & Hindy 1:54:30 Matty’s Dream Spine 1:55:09 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got a double serving of Cheese with Brandon Smith back in with Jimmy! The boys talk Reece Walsh's Instagram contract drama, if the NRL should try and save Leichhardt Oval, Cheese talks the Roosters rap group & we preview every game of Round 4! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in to recap a massive weekend of footy! We talk the Roosters big win over Souths & Cheese explains why the Roosters were far from their best. We unpack the controversial bunker calls, discuss if May should have been suspended, the boys defend suburban grounds & what are the weirdest pre-game routines the boys have seen? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson. Shane takes us inside the journey that the Tigers are on to turn around their club, we find out how the Tigers will decide where to play their games in future, we talk Marshall's work ethic & Shane explains why the greenshoots are already showing at the Tigers! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Wests Tigers Members & Fans 12:50 Becoming Tigers CEO 25:26 Where Will The Tigers Play? 36:17 Richo’s First Few Weeks As CEO 41:35 Decision To Let Go Scott Fulton 50:38 Signing Jarome Luai 58:22 Benji Marshall 1:15:52 Expectations For 2024 1:21:00 Biggest Challenges Facing The Tigers 1:27:58 Rich Digital: The Conflict Of Interest Story 1:33:36 South Sydney Rabbitohs 1:43:41 Relationship With Brydens LawyersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White as Jimmy reflects on his experiences as a player and how media criticism made him change as a player for the worse. We talk the crisis at South Sydney and who is really to blame, we reveal the real Jackson Hastings training story & preview every game of round 3! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Mansour Fall Out 07:20 South Sydney Drama 10:20 Why James Wants Latrell To Be Himself 15:00 South Sydney Hierarchy Issues 20:00 Real Story Of Jackson Hastings Training Saga 24:00 Panthers v Broncos Preview 28:45 Warriors v Raiders Preview 31:30 Roosters v Rabbitohs Preview 38:45 Bulldogs v Titans Preview 43:36 Dragons v Cowboys Preview 46:55 Tigers v Sharks Preview 49:32 Eels v Manly Preview 52:45 Knights v Storm Preview 55:00 Idiot Of The WeekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Brandon Smith to recap all the action from round 2! We talk the pressure on the Bunnies, what went wrong for the Roosters, the Dragons poor round 2 performance, Jimmy explains what it is like for an older player when they can't do what they used to do & we answer your questions! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by NRL icon Josh Mansour! Josh talks us through his recent retirement, why he has gone into podcasting, talks some of the best nights out he had during his footy career & for the first time talks the end to his NRL career & explains why he was disappointed in how it ended. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 World Of Podcasting 6:04 When Jimmy & Sauce First Met 7:55 Retirement 14:22 Growing Up 21:20 Missed Night Out With Nick Kyrgios & Theo Von 26:57 Other Business Ventures 38:04 Penrith Panthers 1:14:30 South Sydney Rabbitohs 1:27:19 Playing For Lebanon & Newtown Jets 1:30:03 Sauce’s Dream Spine 1:32:44 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White as Jimmy reacts to the bombshell that Zac Lomax wants out of the Dragons, we have a new segment where we find the idiot of the week & we look at all the storylines heading into round 2! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/byeround Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith & James Graham are in to review the entire opening round! Cheese weighs in on the Spencer Leniu dramas, we talk the worst trainers the boys played with & Cheese has a bold call about the Dragons! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/byeround Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.