The Bye Round With James Graham

James Graham is back in with Charlie White for another edition of Mid-Week Matters. The boys rip into all the latest news around the Payne Haas saga including the Broncos PR spin fooling no one, plus, Jimmy shares his own stories of when he clashed with former coach Des Hasler & we play another round of Who's Most Likely, which includes a NRL podcast scandal???

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0:00 Jimmy The Full Time Podcaster?

4:05 Payne Haas Saga Continues

20:00 When Jimmy & Des Hasler Clashed Over Training

31:25 Complex Rugby League Decision Making

36:50 When Gareth Widdop Departed St George

40:00 Broncos Low-Ball Payne Haas

43:33 Impact On Broncos Playing Group

45:21 Sharks Sign Owen Trout

47:34 Who’s Most Likely To _____?

59:44 NRL Trial Watch Week 2

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James Graham is joined by Luke Keary and Charlie White as they rip into one of the biggest NRL bombshells in recent memory. Payne Haas shocks the NRL by quitting the Broncos and landing at South Sydney. The boys unpack what it means for the Rabbitohs and all the the fallout in Brisbane.

Pluis, we chat Adam Reynolds’ looming retirement, hand out early overreactions from NRL Trials Week 1 and discuss Reed Mahoney’s latest cheeky dig at former club the Bulldogs.

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0:00 Sunday Didn’t Feel Real

3:55 Patreon Coming Soon

5:42 Jimmy Signed A Vape

7:20 Payne Haas Quits The Broncos

34:29 Jimmy’s Nick Fozzard Story

35:51 What Does This Mean For South Sydney?

47:45 Adam Reynolds Set To Retire

55:38 NRL Trial Watch Week 1 Review

1:08:55 Reed Mahoney’s Crack At The Bulldogs

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On this week's episode of The Bye Round Interview show, James Graham sits down with one of the few athletes to conquer both rugby union and rugby league at the highest level, the Dual-Code Immortal Brad Thorn! The boys chat in-depth about Brad's life and career. From Premiership success with the Brisbane Broncos to Rugby World Cup glory with the All Blacks, Thorn reflects on the moments that defined his career. 

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0:00 Welcome Brad Thorn

7:10 Brad’s Competitive Upbringing

24:42 Champions Do Extras Book Title

38:19 Competitive Broncos Forwards

45:44 Picking Australia/QLD In League

1:02:46 Switch To Rugby Union

1:12:14 Uncertainty About Rugby & Taking A Year Off

1:16:52 Move Back To The Broncos

1:18:33 Super League Story

1:27:00 A Man Of Faith

1:46:04 2011 World Cup Winner

2:03:00 What’s Next?

2:05:30 Favourite Teammate Of All Time?

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James Graham and Charlie White are back for Mid-Week Matters, breaking down the biggest talking points in rugby league right now including; the NRL's decision to backflip on its controversial kickoff rule change, plus, the new interchange rule that could change Origin forever! 

Also the boys also unpack Michael Chammas landing a key role with the PNG Chiefs, Jake Trbojevic’s long-awaited return from concussion, Origin in New Zealand & we play a game of Who's Most Likely! 

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0:00 PNG Chiefs

6:52 Clean Your Water Bottles

11:18 NRL Backflips On Kickoff Rule

12:57 New Interchange Rule

17:55 New Six Again Rule

19:34 Set Times For Trainers On The Field

21:04 Chammas The PNG Chief

30:21 PNG Player & Coach Recruitment

42:14 Jake Trbojevic’s Return From Concussion

56:56 Origin In NZ In 2027

1:01:42 Who’s Most Likely To…….

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James Graham and Luke Keary are back on as the countdown to the NRL kick-off continues. On today's show the boys rip into; Cam Munster’s latest purchase in Queensland pub Buzz Rothfield calls time on his career, the boys fire off some massive NRL 2026 hot takes that could age terribly and Jimmy had a bizarre call out to every current and former NRL player!

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0:00 UFC In Sydney

6:00 Jimmy & Connect 4

8:00 Sam Burgess’ Big Head

9:00 Jimmy’s Ultra Marathon Plan

14:29 Cam Munster Buys A QLD Pub

16:00 Buzz Rothfield Retires

27:06 NRL 2026 Hot Takes

40:31 The Panthers Dynasty

52:08 DCE’s Early Impact At The Roosters

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Premiership winner and one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, Luke Keary, joins the team for the 2026 NRL season and this is his first official podcast alongside James Graham. The boys dive straight in with some classic NRL pre-season horror stories, discuss the latest drama between Zac Lomax & the Eels, Angus Crichton’s defection to rugby union & Kez reveals the teams he believes will 'rise' in season 2026!

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0:00 Welcome Luke Keary To The Team!

10:35 Montoyas Podcast + Our New Studio

12:37 Pre Season Horror Stories

23:45 Getting To Know Luke

30:45 Zac Lomax Drama

47:27 Angus Crichton Defects To Rugby Union

53:35 Teams That Will Rise In 2026

57:20 Rule Changes For 2026

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James Graham and Charlie White are back in and this time we rank all 17 NRL teams based on one simple question: how excited are we to actually watch them in 2026? No ladder predictions, no premiership tips. This podcast is based on just pure vibes, eyeballs and brutally honest footy chat. This is the NRL Excitement Index! 

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0:00 What’s The Excitement Index?

4:41 Rank 17-13

18:22 Rank 12-9

34:09 Rank 8-5

57:51 Rank 4-1

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Welcome to a special edition and the last (for now) episode of the Jam & Cheese show! Fresh from Jimmy's groundbreaking Mental Health podcast, a raw and honest Brandon Smith shares the story of his own battle. In another eye-opening chat, you'll hear Cheese unlike you've ever heard before as he details in-depth his journey over the past 3 years. 

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James Graham and Charlie White are back for The Bye Round's first official episode of 2026 and they boys kick off the year with a proper catch-up after the off-season, unpacking what actually went down on holidays before diving straight into the big footy talking points. Charlie puts Jimmy in the hot seat over a potential England coaching role, they react to Keaon Koloamatangi’s move to the Dragons, debate what’s next for Zac Lomax, plus, we break down the proposed rule changes. 

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0:00 When Do You Stop Saying Happy New Year?

3:01 Mental Health Podcast Reflection

6:45 Jimmy’s Vietnam Holiday

12:53 England Coaching Role

20:22 NAS K/O’s Jeremy Latimore

24:30 Crazy End To African Cup Of Nations Final

30:54 Changes To The Show

33:45 Keaon Koloamatangi Signs With Dragons

37:50 Zac Lomax’s NRL Future

45:14 Perth Bears Signings

47:32 NRL Proposed Rules Changes

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Ahead of UFC 325 in Sydney Jimmy goes toe-to-toe with one of the toughest men in the UFC, Dan “The Hangman” Hooker! Dan opens up on the fighter mindset, what it really takes to survive at the elite level and how you prepare when violence is literally your job. Plus, he reflects on his war with Dustin Poirier & breaks down the chaos of the IShowSpeed fight! 

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0:00 UFC 325 In Sydney

10:09 The Fighter Mindset

11:24 Fight vs. Dustin Poirier

16:43 ‘Finding MMA’

19:25 Footy Players Turn Into Fighters

22:48 IShowSpeed Fight

26:44 1-Minute Scraps

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On a special edition of The Bye Round, James Graham is joined by Charlie White for a candid and raw chat about Mental Health. In this eye-opening podcast Jimmy gets vulnerable and opens up on the never-before told story about his own battles with mental health. 

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The Bye Round’s annual NRL Fantasy Draft is back and this year it's a threesome! This year Jimmy & Charlie are joined by leading NRL journo & friend of the show Michael Chammas for the ultimate fantasy draft showdown! 

Who plays it safe? Who reaches way too early? And who realises far too late they’ve completely cooked their team? Welcome to the Bye Round NRL Fantasy Draft, may the best nuffie win! 

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0:00 2026 Draft Is Here!

5:38 1st Round Picks

6:46 2nd Round Picks

8:25 3rd Round Picks

10:22 4th Round Picks

11:48 5th Round Picks

14:48 6th Round Picks

17:35 7th Round Picks

19:10 8th Round Picks

23:50 9th Round Picks

27:57 10th Round Picks

30:05 11th Round Picks

33:21 12th Round Picks

34:47 13th Round Picks

37:20 14th Round Picks

44:34 15th Round Picks

47:45 Final Picks

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Welcome to our final podcast of 2025 as Jimmy & Charlie go head-to-head in the end of year NRL quiz!

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This week James Graham is joined by The Montoyas, Marcelo and Tayla, for a no-holds-barred deep dive into life, love and everything in between. They tackle the 21 questions of life; from ridiculous hypotheticals to moments of pure honesty, this episode is chaos in its finest form.

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From everyone at The Bye Round we share our deepest condolences to those impacted by the Bondi tragedy that occurred on Sunday. If you have been directly impacted or know someone who has been, the Public Information and Inquiry Centre can be contacted by calling 1800 227 228.

On the final edition of Mid-Week Matters for 2025, James Graham & Charlie White reflect on the events at Bondi Beach that will change our country forever. The boys also chat footy talking Tigers, Golden Boot award & we share our favourite NRL moments of 2025. 

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0:00 The Bondi Tragedy

11:23 Benji Marshall Contract Extension

25:07 New Tigers CEO

26:37 More On Benji’s Extension

29:42 Favorite On-Field Moment In 2025

35:51 Favorite Off-Field Moment In 2025

39:55 Harry Grant Win Golden Boot

45:28 Latimore v Big Nelson

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Welcome to the final episode of the Rugby League Roundtable for season three! After nine incredible episodes with our original crew, it's time for a change! In for the final episode are the content creators; Denan Kemp, Rugby League Guru & The Leaguie. The guys take a deep dive on the rise of content creators in the ever growing and ever changing rugby league landscape. 

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0:00 Alternative Rugby League Media

10:00 Using NRL Footage On Socials

26:44 Independent Creators vs. Mainstream Media

42:15 Following Players, Not Clubs

52:23 Monetizing Podcast Content

1:06:30 Having ‘Fans’ As Content Creators

1:12:12 What Changes Would You Make In NRL Media?

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It's December but the rugby league soap opera continues to keep on rolling and no surprises the Wests Tigers are once again front and centre! Unpacking all the drama that's gone down out Concord-way is James Graham, Michael Chammas and Charlie White. Plus the boys also discuss Tino's shock link with a Sydney powerhouse, the Dragons courting of Keaon Koloamatangi and Ryan Papenhuyzen's 'gap year' stuns one member of the panel! 

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0:00 Cricket Injuries

5:10 Wests Tigers In Crisis

49:39 Tino Linked To The Roosters

54:17 Keaon Koloamatangi Linked To Dragons

57:44 Brian Kelly Linked With Parra

58:55 Ryan Papenhuyzen Gap Year

1:04:00 Bulldogs Names On Jerseys For Vegas

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Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues.

This episode we take a look at other issues in the game and the best way to solve them. From concussion dramas, the new TV broadcast rights deal to Origin eligibility! It's all covered in our final episode with oru 2025 Round Table crew. Our 10th and final episode, dropping next week will cover he game's biggest issues from the point of view of rugby league's biggest content creators!

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0:00 The New TV Deal

24:59 Concussion

42:17 The Fairness Of The NRL Draw

54:16 Origin Eligibility

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James Graham and Charlie White are joined by special guest, three-time Premiership winner and the recently retired Luke Keary to discuss all the drama from another week in rugby league. The boys dive into the postponement of R360, talk player movement including Reuben Garrick joining DCE at the Chooks and the Bears Halfback signing, plus, Kez opens up on his time in the Super League! 

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0:00 Welcome Luke Keary

6:05 Issues With The Super League

17:21 Can The NRL ‘Really’ Fix Super League?

22:48 R360 Postponed Until 2028

41:36 Reuben Garrick To The Roosters

46:55 Toby Sexton Signs With Perth Bears

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James Graham and Brent Read are in for a full salary cap health check across all 17 NRL clubs. Who’s cashed up? Who’s cap-strapped? And who’s secretly sitting on a war chest for 2026? The boys break down every club’s cap situation, what it means for their future, and which teams are primed to strike in the market.

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0:00 Knights

8:48 Roosters

13:46 Rabbitohs

17:47 Panthers

22:00 Dolphins

27:41 Broncos

31:50 Storm

43:32 Sea Eagles

46:18 Wests Tigers

50:00 Dragons & Eels

56:00 NZ Warriors

58:19 Titans

1:00:41 Cowboys

1:02:00 Bulldogs

1:04:33 Sharks

1:07:08 Raiders

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Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues.

This episode dives deep into the current state of officiating in the NRL. The crew break down what’s working, what’s broken and what actually needs to change!

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0:00 Seibs Refereeing Feedback

6:45 Toughest Gig In The Game

9:13 Too Many Voices In Referees Ear?

16:34 Consistency

24:57 Staying Down For Penalties

35:17 ‘The Entertainment Business’

45:50 How To Fix The Bunker

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James Graham & Charlie White are back for another edition of Mid-Week Matters. The boys break down the newly released World Cup draw & unpack Jayden Campbell knocking back the Perth Bears. Plus, we react to Turbo officially being named Manly captain, Jimmy dishes out some absolutely wild Des Hasler pre-season training stories, before giving his take on the concussion challenges facing the NRL. 

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0:00 Pre Show Dribble

7:50 Jimmy’s Backyard Ultra Marathon

12:29 Australia Up 1-0 In Ashes

18:04 Jimmy Responds To Bulldogs Comments From Ranking Show

22:13 World Cup Draw Released

28:10 Jayden Campbell Rejects Perth Bears

34:21 Turbo Named Manly Captain

36:22 Des Halser Pre-Season Training Stories

44:46 Mental, Physical & Emotional Exhaustion Of Pre-Season

55:48 Eli Katoa Situation

1:09:00 R360 Update

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James Graham and Charlie White are stepping in for a massive deep-dive after the 2026 NRL draw dropped! The boys are going club-by-club, ranking all 17 NRL teams Premiership chances in 2026. This isn’t a Top 8 prediction, not a ladder guess and no safe takes. This is a brutally honest assessment of every club’s title credentials heading into a huge 2026 season! 

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0:00 Pre-Show Dribble

10:20 17th Ranked

16:12 16th Ranked

18:45 15th Ranked

20:45 14th Ranked

27:37 13th Ranked

41:28 12th Ranked

35:27 11th Ranked

41:16 10th Ranked

44:44 9th Ranked

47:30 8th Ranked

57:41 7th Ranked

1:04:04 6th Ranked

1:07:40 5th Ranked

1:12:33 4th Ranked

1:14:57 3rd Ranked

1:17:07 2nd & 1st Ranked

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Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues.

This episode dives deep into the rise of R360 and what it means for the future of both rugby codes. We unpack how the concept began, explore its ripple effects on NRL expansion plans, examine the growing threat of R360 poaching NRL talent & debate whether the NRL and R360 could ever work together?

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0:00 The Beginnings Of R360

11:36 Solution To Current State Of Club Rugby

23:09 Modified Rugby League Game?

30:35 Impact On NRL Expansions Teams - Do We Have Enough Players?

42:40 Poaching NRL Players

53:30 Could The NRL Work With R360?

1:00:40 Will R360 be Around In 2030?

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James Graham is joined by Charlie White to discuss all the biggest news from the game that never sleeps! The boys react to Zac Lomax's decision to quit Rugby League, the real threat of R360, we look at the winners and losers of the 2026 NRL draw plus Jimmy calls on an England legend to take charge of the national team following a disappointing Ashes Series. 

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0:00 Zac Lomax Quits The NRL

15:11 Continuing Threat Of R360

29:20 Jimmy Back From Cairns

37:22 Charlie Rants About Qantas

44:06 Jimmy’s Tour Of England Recap

47:03 Winners & Losers Of NRL 2026 Draw

49:41 NRL Wants To ’Shrink’ The Competition

55:25 Perth Bears Recruitment Worries

57:17 Jarome Luai Commits To The Tigers

58:59 Eli Katoa Returns To Australia

1:02:55 Jimmy’s 2008 World Cup Apology

1:05:54 Bring Back Andy Farrell

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On this week’s episode James Graham and Michael Chammas take a deep dive into the biggest pressure points heading into the 2026 NRL season. From Todd Payten’s make-or-break year, to Anthony Seibold’s challenge at Manly and Laurie Daley’s future in coaching. The boys also unpack the Perth Bears’ expansion push and whether the Bulldogs’ rebuild is finally ready to deliver.

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0:00 Buzz Rothfield’s Replacement

11:37 Todd Payten

24:58 Anthony Seibold

33:48 Laurie Daley

44:03 Perth Bears

59:21 Canterbury Bulldogs

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Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues.

This episode focuses is all about the fan experience! We tackle the rising cost of tickets, debate if player names belong on jerseys to further connect fans to clubs/players, we look at the different experiences for fans at different stadiums & and call out the biggest issue the NRL needs to fix to keep fans coming back.

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0:00 Impact Of The Panthers Stadium Rebuild

8:00 Different Stadium Experiences

18:24 Grand Final Entertainment

26:25 Price Of Tickets

33:31 Names On NRL Jerseys

42:26 Players Connection To Fans

46:45 Most Pressing Issue To Fix With Fan Experiences?

50:14 Las Vegas Experience

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James Graham is back with Charlie White as the boys deal with all the wash up from Australia's series sweep over England! We talk Payne Haas' R360 offer, Shaun Wane's coaching future & debate if the NRL should chuck in to keep Payne Haas? Plus, we talk the pacific championships & will Michael Chammas join the NRL?

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00:00 Jimmy Is Ready For Home, Charlie's Engaged & Oasis

13:20 Ashes Wash Up

22:35 Pressure On Wane

38:20 Payne Haas R360

53:00 Pacific Championships Recap

01:02:00 Chammas NRL Role

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On this week’s Bye Round interview special, James Graham sits down with the new owners of the London Broncos, businessman Grant Wechsel and rugby league legend Darren Lockyer. They open up about their takeover of the iconic London club, their ambitious plans for the future, why a Super League return will have to wait until after the 2026 season and how the Broncos can reignite rugby league in the UK’s capital!

On this week’s Bye Round interview special, James Graham sits down with the new owners of the London Broncos, businessman Grant Wechsel and rugby league legend Darren Lockyer. They open up about their takeover of the iconic London club, their ambitious plans for the future, why a Super League return will have to wait until after the 2026 season and how the Broncos can reignite rugby league in the UK’s capital!

0:00 Why The London Broncos?

7:45 How To Attract Fans From London

11:28 Reception From Other Super League Clubs

13:28 Should The NRL Control The Super League?

18:22 Missing Out On Super League In 2026

22:34 Pathway To The Super League

27:42 Recruitment For 2026

31:33 Junior Pathways In London

36:40 Potential Brisbane Broncos Collab

39:47 Playing For The Kangaroos

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Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues.

This episode focuses on the big bad world of media in rugby league! With a 24/78 news cycle the team dive deep into how the media impacts rugby league, what major areas are we missing out on and the one yearly article that irks every single administrator!

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0:00 Is Jimmy A Journalist?

1:51 Dealing With The Media as A Coach

12:45 Netflix-Style NRL Series

28:37 Players On Media Bans

33:34 Anthony Seibold Maccas Viral Photo

38:45 NRL Rich List

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Welcome to a rare edition of The Bye Round Podcast! No James Graham, instead we've got Cronulla Sharks Premiership winner Wade Graham & the game's BEST news breaker Brent Read to discuss all the fallout from another HUGE week of footy! The boys chat the Kangaroos Ashes victory, New Zealand's win in the Pac Champs, massive changes on the Gold Coast & one CEO quits their NRL club! 

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0:00 Welcome Wade & Ready

3:28 Australia Retain The Ashes

14:37 NZ Smash Tonga To Make Pac Champs Final

24:42 Lachlan Ilias Joins Gold Coast Titans

29:20 Johns & Tallis Buy Stake In The Titans

36:09 Player Movement Update

43:11 Tony Mestrov Quits Manly/Turbo Re-Signs

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James Graham is joined by one of the game's biggest news breakers for this massive November 1 transfer window special! SMH's Michael Chammas jumps 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!

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0:00 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui’s Future

9:00 Sydney Roosters Tedesco Succession Plan

14:11 Kalyn Ponga’s Future

22:04 Fullback On The Market

30:46 Wingers On The Market

33:06 Centres On The Market

35:24 Jarome Luai’s Future

38:00 Perth Bears Recruitment

39:05 The Pressure On South Sydney

43:21 Dummy-Halves On The Market

47:45 Payne Haas’ Future

51:01 Lindsay Smith’s Future

55:54 Locks On The Market

58:54 2nd Rowers On The Market

1:00:50 Teams Who Most Players Off-Contract

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Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues.

This episode focuses on the always controversial role of player managers in rugby league. What's their actual role? What type of relationships do they have with the media, CEOs and coaches? Do they have too much power in the NRL? All these questions and more are answered! 

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0:00 Our Relationship With Agents

4:00 The Lachlan Galvin Drama

12:59 Dealing With Agents As A Coach

15:13 Dealing With Agents As A CEO

17:40 Agents & Recruitment

24:14 Recruitment Meetings

38:49 Negotiating With Agents

45:56 Agents Managing Coaches & Players

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James Graham is joined by Michael Chammas as the boys jump into a massive recap of the opening Ashes test! We find out how the Australia camp has gone, the NRL's push for global expansion & what is the latest on R360!

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00:00 Jimmy’s Sad

05:30 Ashes Game 1 Review

18:30 Chammy In Australia Camp

22:51 Instant Classic: Samoa v Tonga

28:00 NRL Buying Super League?

32:00 Global Round Buzz

47:00 Quiet On The R360 Front

49:00 Jonah Pezet 1 Year Deal

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The Bye Round takes a trip down memory lane with the return of our Tour Tales Series. This time we focus on the 2003 Kangaroos Ashes Tour of England. James Graham is joined by Brett Kimmorley and Luke Ricketson to relive one of rugby league’s great international tours. A tour full of big hits, bigger nights, and a few infamous stories.

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0:00 Going Back To 2003!

5:16 A Turbulent 2003 NRL Season

7:47 The Coach: Chris Anderson

11:22 Aussie Jersey v Origin Jersey?

15:53 Rivalry Between Australia & England

20:07 Who’s Best Off-Ground?

26:29 First Test: Adrian Morley Send-Off

37:17 Kangaroos Beach Party In Leeds

40:12 Brett Kimmorley Man Of Match 2nd Test

46:29 Third Test Celebrations

48:20 Trip To Amsterdam

56:20 2025 Ashes Series

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Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues.

This episode focuses on the grassroots of rugby league. The crew discuss a plan to save bush footy in regional NSW and QLD, the best Pathways into the NRL plus, we chat the current state of junior rugby league.

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Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues.

This episode focuses on the upcoming expansion in the NRL. It takes a close look at why the Perth Bears were picked as team 18, Matt reveals why he thinks PNG will be successful when they enter as team 19 & the crew discuss where is best for the eventual 20th NRL team.

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0:00 Do We Have Enough Players For More Expansion?

14:08 Will The PNG Team Work?

23:34 Is PNG An Easier Sell To Players Than Perth?

28:10 Do The Perth Bears Need Instant Success?

29:38 Logistics Of The Draw

31:25 New Broadcast Deal

36:00 Is Perth Bears Being Owned By NRL A Concern?

39:22 The $600 Million Investment Into PNG

42:31 The 20th NRL Team

53:17 Final Thoughts

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James Graham is joined by former English teammate and good friend Josh Hodgson to preview the massive International footy schedule ahead. The boys look at the upcoming Ashes Series and Pacific Championships, plus, they tell some funny tales of their time in camp over the years!

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0:00 Josh’s Coaching Journey So Far

10:15 Hull KR Win The Super League

18:19 Jimmy & Josh England Camp Stories

31:27 England Ashes Preview

54:00 Kangaroos Ashes Preview

1:01:53 Pacific Championships Preview

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Welcome to a special emergency podcast edition of Mid-Week Matters! Jimmy is joined by leading NRL journalist Michael Chammas to break down the NRL's threat to ban R360 defectors for 10-years if they make the switch!

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0:00 10-Year Bans For R360 Defectors

9:58 Why Do ‘Rebel Leagues’ Happen?

14:52 Who’s Backing R360?

21:07 Money Upfront For R360?

23:33 Jimmy’s Global Idea For The NRL

28:05 Melbourne’s Massive Halves Conundrum

34:51 Craig Bellamy To The Gold Coast Titans?

38:16 Jimmy Responds To Aaron Woods

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James Graham and Charlie White return for part two of our 2025 NRL season review. This episode is all about the contenders; the top eight teams! Who rose when it mattered most? Who crumbled under the pressure? And which side has set the standard for 2026? The boys unpack it all! 

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0:00 Sydney Roosters

12:53 Penrith Panthers

17:53 New Zealand Warriors

24:47 Cronulla Sharks

35:42 Brisbane Broncos

48:27 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

56:57 Melbourne Storm

1:10:45 Canberra Raiders

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James Graham and Charlie White kick off their two-part deep dive into the 2025 NRL season. In part one, the boys review the Bottom Nine teams unpacking the good, the bad, and the downright ugly from their campaigns. Who showed signs of life, who went backwards and what needs to be in the off-season to ensure they don's miss the finals again! 

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0:00 State Of The Game

4:45 Newcastle Knights

16:04 Gold Coast Titans

25:37 St George Illawarra Dragons

38:41 South Sydney Rabbitohs

48:57 Wests Tigers

55:17 North Queensland Cowboys

59:07 Parramatta Eels

1:07:50 Manly Sea Eagles

1:20:33 Dolphins

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Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues. 

After a year full of controversial player transfer stories the crew discuss what they like and don’t like about the current NRL system and what can be done to fix the current issues of player movement!

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0:00 Is Anyone Satisfied With The Current Transfer System?

17:45 Matt Cameron’s Trade Window Idea

30:17 Clauses In Contracts

41:26 Will A Draft KILL Junior Pathways?

51:59 Final Thoughts/Biggest Concerns

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James Graham & Gorden Tallis are in to review all the chaos and drama from an unforgettable 2025 NRL Grand Final. From Reece Walsh’s herculean performance to Ben Hunt’s redemption story 10-years in the making to Michael Maguire proving his critics wrong, we cover it all!

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On this week's episode of The Bye Round interview show, James Graham is joined by rugby league legend and new Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters. In this chat the boys preview the upcoming return of The Ashes series and why they're both so excited to see International footy place well and truly at the forefront of our sport!

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0:00 Jimmy Is Taking The Enemy On Tour

4:55 Getting The Kangaroos Coaching Gig

7:00 Passion For Coaching

9:00 Managing The Squad On Tour

14:09 Rather Be A Coach Or Player On Tour?

15:12 Conversations With Mal Meninga

18:47 Playing At Wembley Stadium

22:23 England v Australia Rivalry

28:48 The ‘Leaked’ Aussie Team

34:20 International Eligibility Laws

44:09 Some Of The Greats Never Played An Ashes Series

47:40 Is Kevvy Ready For The Scousers?

50:58 Dealing With The English Conditions

56:40 Assistant Coach Gorden Tallis

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In this massive grand final preview Jimmy Graham is joined by Melbourne Storm legend Christian Welch & Broncos legend Gorden Tallis. We go deep on all the key matchups, storylines & debate where this game will be won. Plus, we debate the R360 comp, if refereeing is hard & talk Dally M's!

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James Graham and Charlie White break down an epic Preliminary Final weekend that saw the end of the Panthers 4-Year Premiership reign... BUT is their dynasty over??? The Storm were too good for the Sharks but can they bring the title back to Melbourne. Pus, the boys chat St Helens’ miracle wiin, give Michael Maguire his flowers for silencing the critics and a prominent journo bails on the 100M Sprint Race! 

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0:00 The Loudest Suncorp Stadium Has Ever Been

6:10 The Bye Round Jersey Available Now

7:28 Journo Pulls Out Of 100M Sprint Race

15:29 MOTW: Should Injured Players Get A Premiership Ring?

17:09 Instant Classic: Broncos End The Panthers Reign

34:12 Is This Really The End Of The Penrith Dynasty?

35:17 Michael Maguire Proving Doubters Wrong

43:48 Grant Atkins To Referee The Grand Final

48:47 Still Need To Make Top Four To Win The Premiership

51:28 Hyundai Hybrid Hero Of The Week: St Helens Miracle Win

56:49 Storm Too Strong For The Sharks

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On this week's interview, James Graham sits down with leading NRL player agent Chris Orr for a rare look behind the curtain of rugby league’s deal makers. They break down what a player agent really does day-to-day, the art of building a stable of superstars and why the game needs agents in the first place.

From the bold moves behind Jason Taumalolo’s 10-year contract to the story of Valentine Holmes chasing the NFL dream and helping NFL star Jordan Mailata along the way, Chris shares the strategies, risks and wild negotiations that shape the sport!

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0:00 The Different Roles Of A Player Agent

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18:01 Chris’ Rugby League Journey

21:49 Building A Stable Of Superstars

24:50 Negotiating Deals With Parents

31:39 The NRL Scouting Combine

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39:30 Dealing With Players Coming Off Contract

45:10 Why Do We Need Player Agents?

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50:30 Player Agent Power At NRL Clubs

54:34 Should Agents Be Allowed To Manage Players & Coaches?

1:03:50 A.I & Rugby League

1:11:33 Jason Taumalolo’s 10-Year Contract

1:25:31 Valentine Holmes’ NFL Deal

1:29:00 NFL Supertsar Jordan Mailata

1:35:57 Dealing With NFL Clubs Compared To NRL Clubs

1:40:35 Which NRL Players Would Make Good Agents?

1:43:05 Rapid Growth Of NRLW

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James Graham, Wade Graham and Charlie White are in-studio ahead of a massive weekend of finals footy. They boys Mark Nawaqanitawase’s return to rugby union, debate Tino Fa'asuamaleaui choosing the Kangaroos over Samoa, we preview both Prelim Finals and explain why Nathan Cleary’s brilliance is still somehow underrated! 

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0:00 Ready’s ASICS Sponsorship

3:03 “James Graham Doubles Down….”

4:33 NRL IN LAS VEGAS GIVEAWAY!

7:25 Mark Nawaqanitawase Back To Rugby Union

23:17 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui Picks Kangaroos Over Samoa

29:28 Kangaroos Number 1: Teddy, Edwards or Walsh?

35:21 Channel 7 Win Rugby League World Cup TV Rights

39:12 2017 World Cup Final: Jimmy v Wade

42:00 Storm v Sharks Preview

59:28 Ronaldo Mulitalo & The Ron-DAWG!

1:08:10 Storm v Sharks Predictions

1:14:32 The Greatness Of Nathan Cleary Is Understated!

1:18:00 Broncos v Panthers Preview

1:30:22 Broncos v Panthers Predictions

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James Graham, Gorden Tallis and Charlie White rip into a massive second week of NRL Finals action including the perfect Panthers resounding win over the Bulldogs, the Sharks upset over the Minor Premiers the Raiders, plus, Jimmy fires back after an article over his commentary, the Media Sprint goes into overdrive and Manly fumbles Tom Trbojevic’s contract! 

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0:00 Pre-Show Jersey Dribble

3:37 Jimmy Responds To News Article

17:01 Perfect Panthers Perfect Performance

37:35 Media Sprint Goes Next Level

45:17 Reed Mahoney’s Bulldogs Exit

55:34 Hyundai Hybrid Hero Finals Week 2

1:01:09 Manly Mismanage Tom Trbojevic’s New Contract

1:10:30 Disgusting English Food

1:16:01 Gordie Running Water For Kangaroos?

1:17:53 Instant Classic: Sharks Knock Out The Raiders

1:32:09 The Finals Schedule: Does A Sunday Prelim Matter?

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The week on The Bye Round James Graham is re-joined Michael Chammas and Charlie White continue our deep dive into the most personal feuds rugby league has ever seen. Today's episode unpacks the bad blood between Jason Taylor and Robbie Farah, we looking into the feud between referee Bill Harrigan & the Raging Bull Gorden Tallis, plus Jimmy opens up on the St Helens and Wigan hatred! 

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0:00 Jason Taylor vs. Robbie Farah

20:40 Ricky Stuart vs. Trent Robinson=

28:16 Gorden Tallis v Bill Harrigan

36:21 Billy Slater vs. Aaron Woods

49:50 St Helens vs. Wigan

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