The Bye Round With James Graham

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.

This week Jimmy is joined by his former Bulldogs teammate & good friend Josh Morris. The boys unpack J-Moz's career, his relationship with his brother Brett, marking up against the greatest QLD side ever plus some of the funniest pranks the boys did to each other! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 What’s J-Moz Up To? 2:11 Desire To Coach 7:21 Growing Up A Twin 11:57 Leaving The Dragons 14:58 Is Centre The Easiest Position To Play? 24:18 2014 Origin Series Win 32:30 Playing Against Brett 35:20 Getting Dropped To NSW Cup 38:45 Des Hasler 46:40 Bulldogs Departure 52:42 Longevity In Footy 56:45 Joining Brett At The Roosters 1:10:08 Nights Out With Jimmy 1:13:36 Plans For The Future 1:15:08 J-Moz’s Dream Spine 1:17:47 Jimmy’s Three Questions 1:21:40 Jimmy’s Pranks On J-MozSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith is in with James Graham to preview every game of round 1, Cheese talks us through what Las Vegas was like for the players, we talk TPJ's return to QCup & will Bellamy actually retire? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Charlie White are back in Sydney to talk the success of Las Vegas, recap both games, unpack the Spencer Leniu racial slur, talk the rule changes & what is wrong with the Bunnies defence? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham sits down with Wade Graham inside Allegiant Stadium to recap the wild week we have had in Las Vegas. We talk the success of the event & recap both games! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Vegas week on The Bye Round! Jimmy is once again joined by fellow Graham, Wade Graham, to preview the two blockbuster games ahead on Sunday. Plus, the boys share the antics that have gone on so far since they landed in the entertainment capital of the world! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Touchdown Las Vegas! 3:28 Jimmy Stitched Up By Vossy 5:03 First Night In Vegas - Who’s Who Of Rugby League 9:30 Coen Hess ACL Injury 14:08 Luciano Leila Suspension 16:49 Massive Roosters Selection Call 19:50 Jimmy v Warriors Fans 22:24 Roosters vs. Broncos Preview 29:14 Sea Eagles vs. Rabbitohs Preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Vegas week on The Bye Round! Today, Jimmy is joined by fellow Graham, Wade Graham as the buildup towards the NRL's historic venture into the USA begins. Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by one of the funniest men to step foot in our studio Bryan "Fletch" Fletcher! Fletch takes us through his recent trip to Las Vegas, his time at Fox Sports, talks some of his best team trips & the boys cover all the big topics impacting the world! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is back with Charlie White to talk the Dragons officially signing Luciano Leilua, JWH's retirement, Stacey Jones getting the NZ coaching gig & preview week 2 of the trials! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Jimmy’s Bad Studio Behaviour 05:30 Trials Week 2 Team News 13:30 Luciano Leilua Confirmed To Dragons 19:20 JWH Retirement 26:22 Wayne Bennett Brushed By Kiwis 32:55 Peter V’Landys Extends! 39:00 Season Predictions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith is in with James Graham as the boys look at which teams stood out in the first week of trials. We talk the Roosters impressive win, why Papenhuyzen can help carry the Storm, we look ahead to Las Vegas & we answer your questions! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by former Tigers & Panthers CEO Justin Pascoe. Justin opens up on his recent exit from the Tigers, looking back at some of the challenges he faced while leading the Tigers. We discuss the media pressure that was heaped on the Tigers, Justin explains why Benji is the man to lead the Tigers forward & we talk the highs and lows of being a sports CEO. Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by Charlie White to preview every single team ahead of the 2024 NRL season! We look at each club's recruitment, how they can be successful & answer all the burning questions with trials kicking off this weekend! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Wests Tigers Preview 05:30 St George Illawarra Dragons Preview 12:30 Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs Preview 21:15 Gold Coast Titans Preview 26:24 Dolphins Preview 32:00 Manly Sea Eagles Preview 38:30 North Queensland Cowboys Preview 45:45 Parramatta Eels Preview 50:40 South Sydney Rabbitohs Preview 57:00 Canberra Raiders Preview 01:01:45 Sydney Roosters Preview 01:06:30 Cronulla Sharks Preview 01:12:30 Newcastle Knights Preview 01:17:00 New Zealand Warriors Preview 01:22:30 Melbourne Storm Preview 01:28:30 Brisbane Broncos Preview 01:40:00 Penrith Panthers PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys unpack the huge news that Joey Manu is heading to Rugby! Jimmy reflects on the Lodge & explains why he wanted to do it, we talk a bizarre WWE promo, the latest from the trials & Todd Payten shuts down the Taumalolo reports! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Update on Jimmy’s Acting Debut 3:00 Reflecting on Matt Lodge Interview 6:30 The Bizarre Saudi Arabia Soccer Promo 17:30 Joey Manu Set To Leave Roosters! 27:00 Trials Recap! 33:45 Todd Payten Rubbishes Taumalolo Reports 38:00 Ben Hunt Address Dragons Rift 42:00 Massive Show Coming Thursday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by one of the best front rowers in the game Matt Lodge. Matt opens up for the first time on the struggles he faced returning to the NRL, the guilt he felt after the New York incident, his recovery from his ACL injury & explains how Wayne Bennett helped him get back to the NRL. Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Second Chances 11:45 Knee Injury 19:08 Growing Up In Western Sydney 23:45 Melbourne Storm U/20s 29:03 New York Incident 44:45 The Year After 55:56 Wayne Bennett 1:10:05 Return To The NRL 1:14:28 Anthony Seibold 1:19:20 NZ Warriors 1:29:10 Off-Field Work 1:32:41 Footy Aspirations 1:41:00 Dream Spine 1:43:34 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with another edition of Tour Tales & this time we go behind the scenes of the 2021 World Cup with Kiwi internationals Brandon Smith & Ronaldo Mulitalo! The boys reveal who was the biggest pest on tour, how Madge pushed the group, tell stories from their best nights out & they reflect on the tough semi final loss to the Aussies. If you are enjoying this series please let your mates know about it & leave a review! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround 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 is finally back & the boys let us in on the new rule changes the NRL will be implementing & how they will change the game! We talk the Roosters special treatment for Las Vegas, if the Bears returning would be good for the NRL & the coaches think player managers are the biggest problem in the game! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by NRL superstar John Bateman. Bateman opens up on the tough year at the Tigers in 2023, explains why he wanted to come back to the NRL & the boys talk playing for England together! Bateman explains why he made the tough call to head back to England while dominating the NRL & why he wanted to come back. Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by 2 icons of the game Peter Sterling & Blocker Roach. Sterlo & Blocker take us inside the 1986 Kangaroos tour of Great Britain & France which saw the Kangaroos go undefeated for the entire tour! We find out the moments that shaped the tour, who was best on ground on the field & off, the best nights out the lads had & what made this tour special for them. Please if you enjoy it share it with your mates! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Old School Tours 3:25 Duty Boys On Tour 6:20 Nicknames 8:22 Pressure To Win Every Game 12:29 Lewis & Sterling Combination 16:31 Mal Meninga Benched 22:17 Little Men v Big Men Wrestle 26:45 Garry Jack 31:08 Nightclubs & Casinos 36:31 Wayne Pearce Non-Selection 43:50 What Made Touring So Special? 48:03 Sterlo’s Old Trafford Mishap 52:00 The English Crowds 57:40 Softening Up Period 1:05:12 Royce Simmons Stories 1:08:35 Winning 3-0 1:19:00 Blocker’s Injury 1:25:10 Playing France 1:31:30 Post Tour Trip To Singapore 1:39:05 Favourite Tour TeammateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to talk the Dragons signing of Raymond Faitala-Mariner, NRL's average salaries, the Cowboys captain shake up, we get Jimmy's pre-season predictions & Origin is somehow on the agenda! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Drive By Shooting 06:00 Raymond Faitala-Mariner Signs For Dragons 12:15 The Cowboys Dump Taumalolo & Townsend 19:30 NRL's Top 5 Average Salaries By Position 26:50 Pre-Season Predictions 38:30 Way Too Early Origin ChatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by one of Australia's greatest international rugby coaches Michael Chieka. Chieka talks us through his incredible run with Argentina at the World Cup, his time as assistant coach at the Sydney Roosters, coaching Lebanon in Rugby League, explains what he thinks makes an elite coach, what is going wrong at the Wallabies & what is next for him! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we get the English perspective on the 2017 World Cup with John Bateman & Tom Burgess joining James Graham to go inside Jimmy's favourite international tour! The guys give us some cracking Wayne Bennett yarns, we hear about the best nights out off the field, talk how England nearly won the tournament & the lads explain what made this group so special! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is back with Charlie White to talk the huge news the Tigers are dumping Nofoaluma, we talk Tevita Pangai-Jnr media beat up as he's linked to the Broncos, look at the massive NRL rule change & Jimmy reveals his favourite ever tour! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Welcome To The Show 02:30 TPJ Broncos Rumours 07:00 Nofoaluma Set To Be Dumped By Tigers? 17:00 Las Vegas Dramas 25:00 Jimmy’s Alter Ego Off-Field 30:00 Restart Rule Change 44:00 What Was Jimmy’s Favourite Tour?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first guest of 2024 is NRL legend Will Hopoate! Jimmy's former Doggies teammate takes us through his decision to take 2 years out of the game at just 19 for religious reasons, how he ended up not playing Sundays at the Dogs, what it was like having John Hopoate as a dad & why he is retiring at only 31! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the first installment of our brand new show that takes people behind the scenes of what happens on a rugby league tour! You will hear from some of the games greats with stories from on and off the field from some of the most famous international tours in the games history. This week James Graham is joined by World Cup winning duo Aaron Woods & Wade Graham to talk their successful 2017 World Cup! We get some cracking stories from the boys on how they celebrated wins, who were the biggest pests on tour, what it feels like to a win a world cup, talk Cam Munster being sent home & go inside some of the best nights out from this tour. Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back to regular programming with 3 shows a week on again! We look at the Dragons Volkman drama, talk the Tigers signing spree, look at the depth of the NRL this year & give the 3 things we are looking forward to in 2024! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by Charlie White for a special edition of NRL Overrated & Underrated. The boys look at the big issues in the game & also debate some of life's great issues! We are back with 3 shows a week from next Monday! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys go head to head in an NRL fantasy draft picking only one player from each club! The Jimmy hats are live so please help the show by grabbing a hat today! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Grahamn is joined by Charlie White to unpack the year that was in 2023! The boys go head to head on a 2023 NRL season quiz & look back on the first full calendar year of the Bye Round! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by former Gold Coast Titans & St Helens head coach Justin Holbrook. Justin is now an assistant coach at the Roosters & reveals some of Jimmy's off field antics back in England, talks the Roosters chances in 2024, discusses his exit from the Titans & explains how he was able to help turn St Helens around! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to react to a disastrous 24 hours for the Dragons as Amone is de-registered & they miss out on Addin Fonua-Blake! Jimmy is heading into the world of acting, we talk Dearden's big deal with the Cowboys & is AFB the piece to push the Sharks to a premiership? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith to unpack the massive news that Luai is likely heading to the Tigers! We talk how this deal will change his life, why Benji can bring out the best in him, how this could turn the Tigers around & discuss if this is the end of Penrith's dynasty? Plus we talk the huge news Welsby is staying in England & Jimmy finally explains why he is a fan of Neighbours! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by one of the greatest halfbacks of the NRL era Mitchell Pearce. Mitch takes us inside his decision to retire, his time over in France, how it felt being a scapegoat in Origin series, the tough decision to leave the Roosters & goes deep on some of the challenges he had off the field. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham jumps in with Brandon Smith to react to the huge news that the entire Tigers board has been sacked! We discuss how the Tigers bounce back from here, if these changes are a positive for the club, what does it mean for Benji & much more! Plus we talks the Bulldogs decision to leave the AFB race & some new merch is on the way! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy gets the fans perspective on the game with the mailbag edition of the Roundtable. We've loved doing this series and it will be back in the 2024 off-season. Please let us know what you have thought of this series! In this episode Jimmy also lets us know of his reaction to the massive news that the game in England will be changed forever with tackle height & restricted minutes brought into the professional game in 2025. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by a man he owes so much to, his great friend Jack Welsby. The St Helens superstar talks about the grand final moment, his aspirations to join the NRL, captaining his country, upsetting the Panthers & has some cracking mad Monday stories involving Jimmy! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is back with Charlie White as the boys discuss the Panthers new and improved Luai offer, we talk the impact Wayne Bennett can bring to international rugby league, we talk which Sydney club needs AFB the most & some toilet brush + biscuit chat... Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Jimmy's Trip To England & Rockbusters 17:30 Luai's Increased Offer From Penrith 21:00 Which Sydney Club Needs AFB The Most? 26:00 Wayne Bennett The Kiwis Coach? 33:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. This is a brand new 10 part podcast series hosted by James Graham where he digs deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with an executive, player, coach & journalist sitting down with Jimmy each week. The panel each episode is former Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson, Sharks star Dale Finucane, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou & 9 News Chief NRL reporter Danny Weidler. This week we look at an issue that has the very fabric of game in danger concussion. The guys go in depth on how the game will change, talk litigation from former players, we find out how the current players & coaches view this issues, plus we debate if more needs to be done! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by one of the greatest Rugby League players of all time Wally Lewis. The King talks about his recent battle with CTE, the incredible changes he has seen to the game, why rep football was so important to him, explains what made his era special & talks about some of his greatest competitors. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is back with Charlie White as we get stuck into the player movement market as it ramps up! We debate who should be the next Immortals & go deep on Madge being punted by the New Zealand national team. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. 00:00 Rockbusters 05:10 Luai's Mammoth Tigers Offer 15:00 Capewell Set To Join Warriors 20:30 Are The Bulldogs Signing The Right Players? 25:00 Michael Maguire Sacked By The Kiwis 29:45 Vegas Games On US Televsion! 33:50 Who Should Be The Next Immortals? 48:45 Fan Feelings Thanks To TooheysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. This is a brand new 10 part podcast series hosted by James Graham where he digs deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with an executive, player, coach & journalist sitting down with Jimmy each week. The panel each episode is former Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson, Sharks star Dale Finucane, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou & 9 News Chief NRL reporter Danny Weidler. This week we look at the governance of our game at both the NRL & club level. We debate how the game is managed, discuss what should be prioritised, look at where we could improve & talk if the future of the game is in the right hands? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Game & Club Governance | Rugby League Roundtable 55:30 Tooheys Mailbag Player MovementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by one of the greatest front rowers the game has ever seen, Shane Webcke. Webcke talks us through his unbelievable journey which involved countless rep honours & 4 premierships. The Broncos legend tells some classic stories from the incredible run the Broncos went on & explains what success & toughness means to him. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith is back with Jimmy to talk all his off-season so far, we go deep on the Rugby Union proposed salary cap dispensation, the player movement madness has hit overdrive & could Jarome Luai really be about to join the Tigers? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. This is a brand new 10 part podcast series hosted by James Graham where he digs deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with an executive, player, coach & journalist sitting down with Jimmy each week. The panel each episode is former Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson, Sharks star Dale Finucane, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou & 9 News Chief NRL reporter Danny Weidler. This week we look at one of the biggest issues impacting the game player movement. We unpack if the players have too much power, if we need a transfer window, free agency, discuss if the November 1 system has to go & talk making players salaries public! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Player Movement | Rugby League Roundtable 51:00 Expansion | Tooheys MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is a really special one with one of the biggest names in world sport Eddie Jones jumping in. Eddie has coached at the highest levels of world rugby and this chat goes in-depth on the issues with Rugby Australia, what's next for Eddie, which league players could star in Union & why Eddie walked away with 4 years left on his deal. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Why Eddie Left The Wallabies? 26:00 Being Called A Traitor 28:30 NRL V Rugby Australia 44:30 Nearly Signing Joey Johns 51:30 Using Tactics From Other Sports 58:30 Sam Burgess' Union Stint 01:04:30 Differences Between Aussie, English & Japanese Players 01:15:03 Love For Rugby League 01:16:50 Rivalry With Sir Clive Woodward 01:20:27 BIg Dell 01:22:17 Coaching Future - Japan? 01:28:33 Concussion 01:33:31 Tooheys Dream Spine 01:35:00 Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Latimore jumps in with Jimmy as the boys unpack Maloney's shock decision to pursue a coaching gig at the Cowboys, Jeremy rips into Jimmy & with the 2024 draw being released who are the winners & losers? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.