The Bye Round With James Graham

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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