The Bye Round With James Graham

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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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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EPISODE 2 OF THE RUGBY LEAGUE ROUNDTABLE WILL NOW DROP ON TUESDAY! EPISODE 3 WILL DROP NEXT THURSDAY!

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

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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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James Graham is joined by Michael Chammas and Charlie White for a jam-packed episode ahead of week two of the NRL finals. 

The boys breaks down a stacked week; the Media 100-metre sprint during Grand Final week is officially on, Justin Holbrook lands the Knights gig, Victor Radley’s future at the Roosters is up in the air, the AFL splashes $5-million on Snoop Dogg, plus, a full preview of both Semi-Final clashes! 

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0:00 “Humble Kid From Paddington”

4:41 Jimmy Accidentally Texting Phil Gould

9:00 The Media 100M Sprint Is Happening!

10:43 Tom Birmingham From Hello Sport Joins Us!

14:27 The Mechanic Of The Sprint

17:44 Message Of The Week: Suspensions During Finals

19:10 Win A Trip To Las Vegas NRL

20:30 Justin Holbrook New Knights Head Coach

29:52 The Victor Radley Situation

48:00 AFL Paying Snoop Dogg $5-Million

54:03 Bulldogs vs. Panthers Semi-Final Preview

1:01:56 Sunday Arvo Prelim Final: Good Or Bad?

1:04:39 Raiders vs. Sharks Semi-Final Preview

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After one of the most incredible weekend of finals footy, ever played, James Graham is joined by Charlie White to unpack all the drama from week one of the finals. From the Broncos miracle win in Canberra, the Panthers win in tough conditions, the Sharks impressive victory over the Roosters and the Bulldogs brave performance against the Storm, the boys unpack it all!

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0:00 The Media Grand Final Sprint

5:18 Instant Classic: Broncos Win Greatest Final Ever

20:43 Poor Refereeing Performance

30:34 Pat Carrigan Suspension

34:21 Michael Maguire’s Reynolds Dilemma

43:17 Are The Raiders Cooked?

45:08 Broncos Vindicated In Brining In Madge?

46:57 Sharks Impressive Win Over The Roosters

51:48 Sam Walker Criticism Unfair?

53:28 Hyundai Hybrid Hero

56:43 Are The Bulldogs Cooked?

1:08:31 Bulldogs Panthers Sunday Blockbuster

1:13:08 Billy Walters ACL Injury News

1:18:02 Warriors Can Win The Comp In 2026

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The week on The Bye Round James Graham is joined Michael Chammas and Charlie White to dive head-first into the most personal feuds rugby league has ever seen. From legendary coaching clashes between Wayne Bennett vs Craig Bellamy, to the media wars of Phil “Buzz” Rothfield vs Danny Weidler, no grudge is off-limits! 

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0:00 Wayne Bennett vs. Craig Bellamy

18:30 Buzz Rothfield vs. Danny Weidler

41:20 Luke Keary vs. Russell Crowe

50:37 Sam Burgess vs. James Graham

1:14:14 Benji Marshall vs. Tim Sheens

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James Graham is joined by Gorden Tallis and Charlie White ahead of a blockbuster opening weekend of finals footy. It's Jimmy's 40th Birthday and he reveals what he's learning to do even at this stage in his life. Plus, the boys discuss the huge news out of the Bulldogs with Toby Sexton returning to the team, plus, Darren Lockyer's takeover of Rugby League in London, Mal Meninga's Perth wobbles and we preview every game of week one of the finals. 

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0:00 Jimmy’s 40th Birthday

10:16 MOTW: Is James Tedesco The Roosters Greatest Ever Player?

13:41 Darren Lockyer’s London Broncos Takeover

20:54 Clubs Spending PNG Money Early Just Incase

28:50 Mal Meninga Having Second Thoughts About Perth Bears?

40:57 Rule Change Idea - 7 Tackle Set

42:28 Taylan May Signs Extension With Tigers

44:01 Swearing In Post-Match Interviews

48:03 Finals Predictions Based On “Feelings”

50:00 Storm v Bulldogs Preview

58:58 Warriors v Panthers Preview

1:03:28 Sharks v Roosters Preview

1:05:46 Raiders vs. Broncos

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James Graham is joined by Charlie White to breakdown the biggest topics from the weekend of rugby league. We dive into Nicho Hynes’ suspension backflip, dissect the injury carnage ahead of the first week of the finals, Jimmy brings out his Premiership Pyramid, which teams will rise the most of the bottom nine next season and we ask the question; are the Panthers the 'real' Premiership favourites? 

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0:00 Jimmy The Flapper

4:27 Jimmy’s 40th Birthday

6:28 The Dragons Struggles

10:25 Dolphins Season That Could’ve Been

12:10 Storm Injury Crisis

18:56 Bulldogs Woeful Attack

28:30 Should All The Games In Round 27 Be Played At The Same Time?

33:30 Nicho Hynes Suspension Backflip

46:32 Do The Wahs Have Any Chance Against The Pahs?

52:13 Broncos & Raiders Lineup Dilemmas

1:01:44 Instant Classic: DCE’s Last Hurrah At Manly

1:08:13 Which Bottom 9 Team Will Rise The Most In 2026?

1:10:49 Knights Get The Wooden Spoon

1:14:42 Jimmy’s Premiership Pyramid

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The Fan Roundtable is back, for its third edition and this time it's all about finals footy! Jimmy is joined by Tim Williams to discuss the rise of the Raiders to the Minor Premiership in season 2025. Liam Daly discusses the Broncos off-field issues and if that will halt the club from winning a Premiership this year. And finally, Mitchell Farag shares his thoughts on the Panthers chances of winning a 5th straight Premiership, this time creating history and potentially winning it from outside the top four!

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0:00 Most Exciting Finals Series Of All Time?

13:31 Who’s Making Up The Numbers?

20:21 Raiders Incredible Year

32:36 Panthers Mixed Season

41:15 Off-Field Issues Halt Broncos Premiership Chances?

47:46 Lachlan Galvin & The Bulldogs

54:40 Should The Minor Premier Be Rewarded More?

1:01:57 Grand Final Predictions

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It’s the final round of the regular season and James Graham is joined by The Raging Bull himself, Gorden Tallis. They break down who the real Premiership contenders are in 2025, throw out some early Grand Final predictions, and react to the big talking points of the week including; from Gehamat Shibasaki being dropped, to the bizarre story of Reece Walsh drinking toilet water, the race for the Knights coaching gig heats up as the the Dragons’ legacy status comes under question. 

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0:00 Coach Tallis & The Ashes

6:59 Jimmy’s Introduction To Rugby League Aged 8

11:11 The Real Premiership Contenders In 2025

19:02 Early Grand Final Predictions

23:27 Gehamat Shibasaki Dropped

27:40 Reece Walsh Drinking Toilet Water

35:40 Race For Knights Coaching Gig

45:14 Shake Up At The Dragons

57:55 Resting Players For The Bigger Picture

59:53 Round 27 Preview

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James Graham is joined by Charlie White to review all the action from the penultimate round in the 2025 NRL season. On the show, the boys admit they were wrong about the Canberra Raiders, we continue the big debate around resting players and whether it hurts the integrity of the game. Plus, we unpack the Eels upset over the Warriors, the Roosters’ 40 unanswered points against the Storm and why the NRL must do everything to keep Mark Nawaqanitawase in the code!

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0:00 We Were Wrong About The Raiders!

7:05 Raiders ‘Easy’ Path To The Grand Final

13:54 MOTW: Is The NRL Losing Integrity By Allowing Players To Be Rested?

22:09 Plenty To Play In Every Game Of Round 27

27:56 Willie Peters Rejects The Newcastle Knights

41:17 Instant Classic: Eels Upset The Warriors

47:09 Roosters Score 40-Unanswered Points Against Storm

53:22 We Must Keep Mark Nawaqanitawase In The NRL!

1:00:34 Perth Bears Backroom Staff Disaster

1:05:09 Cam Murray Rules Himself Out Of Kangaroos Tour

1:07:34 Wild Card Weekend Possibility

1:12:23 Elliot Whitehead Retires From Rugby League

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The NRL has never just been about what happens on the field. Behind every win, loss or draw lies a story of politics, loyalty, betrayal, and survival. These are the stories that often shape the game more than the scoreboard ever could. In this special two-part series, James Graham, Michael Chammas & Charlie White unpack the moments of chaos, controversy and power plays that defined the last ten years.

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0:00 Recapping Part One

1:35 Cooper Cronk Leaves The Storm & Joins The Roosters

19:47 No Fault Stand Down Policy

41:14 DCE Leaves Manly

1:00:29 Shane Flanagan De-Registered By NRL

1:10:02 Honourable Mentions

1:11:35 Jarryd Hayne Chases NFL Dream

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James Graham and Charlie White are back for another Mid-Week Matters, diving into the biggest NRL talking points! This week, the boys debate the Panthers’ bold call to rest 16 players, the fallout from Adam O’Brien’s sacking at Newcastle, Who takes over the Knights? And What does it mean for Kalyn Ponga’s future? Plus, we celebrate Craig Bellamy’s 600th game by asking, is he Australia’s greatest sporting coach?

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0:00 Brandon Smith Statement

4:00 We Don’t Want The Regular Season To End

8:03 MOTW: Panthers Rest 16 Players - Agree or Disagree?

17:46 Will Other Teams Rest Players In Round 27?

21:44 Adam O’Brien Parts Ways With Newcastle

24:58 Who’s Next For Knights Coaching Gig

38:48 Kalyn Ponga’s NRL Future With The Knights

42:46 David Fifita All But Done Deal At South Sydney

46:00 Perth Bears New GM Of Football

55:40 Craig Bellamy’s 600th NRL Game

1:02:00 Round 26 Preview

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James Graham welcomes the one and only Buzz Rothfield for a blockbuster Round 25 review. The boys unpack Des Hasler’s Titans exit, Josh Hannay’s massive challenge to turn the club around relive the Miracle in Mudgee and Things heat up when Jimmy and Buzz clash over whether Stephen Crichton is a “protected species!"

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The NRL has never just been about what happens on the field. Behind every win, loss or draw lies a story of politics, loyalty, betrayal, and survival. These are the stories that often shape the game more than the scoreboard ever could. In this special two-part series, James Graham, Michael Chammas & Charlie White unpack the moments of chaos, controversy and power plays that defined the last ten years.

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0:00 “Tabloid Graham”

5:28 Sam Burgess Walks Out On The Rabbitohs In 2023

24:40 Ivan Cleary Walks Out On The Tigers For Penrith Return

40:20 Broncos Sack Wayne Bennett, Anthony Seibold Takesover

53:40 How COVID Almost Ruined The NRL

1:08:31 Rise & Fall Of The Bulldogs

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James Graham and Charlie White are back for anothee week of Mid-Week Matters. From Jimmy's first-world problems to Melbourne Storm’s winning formula, the boys cover the biggest stories shaping the NRL this week. They unpack Tino’s NRL future, the state of the Bulldogs and Charlie asks Jimmy an important question; Is it time for Manly to rebuild and cut ties with the Trbojevics? We dust off the Premiership Pyramid and take a deep dive into round 25 of the NRL!

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0:00 The Winter Sads

3:20 The Roundtable Is Back For Season 3

6:10 First World Problems

14:57 MOTW: The Successful Melbourne Storm System

22:05 Tino’s NRL Future - Where Will He End Up?

32:53 State Of The Bulldogs

39:45 Jimmy’s Premiership Pyramid

51:14 The Bottom 9

56:45 The Manly Sea Eagles Rebuild

1:02:11 Round 25 Preview

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James Graham is joined by Charlie White and the returning Brandon Smith, as the boys take a look back at all the action from Round 24 in the NRL. Cheese opens up on the last few weeks, Jimmy rages over players taking a dive, staying down and milking penalties, plus, we discuss Payne Haas' defection to Samoa and what it means for the International game and State of Origin! All that plus much much more.

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0:00 Cheese Is Back!

4:00 Why Do Dummy-Halves Throw Forward Passes?

6:20 The Pots Go Off!

9:10 Breaking Bread Podcast Reaction

11:05 Our Printer Is Still Stuffed

17:30 Tigers Secure Most Wins In A Season Since 2019

21:55 Is Anthony Seibold’s Time Up At Manly?

32:45 Jimmy’s Pissed Off With Players Laying In The Ruck

40:50 Did Harry Grant Dive?

48:20 Which Potential NRL Coaching Role Is Best?

54:50 Race For The Top 8

58:41 Cam McIness ACL Injury

1:01:50 Instant Classic: Battle Of Brisbane

1:05:45 Wahs Controversial Win Over Dragons

1:08:50 Samoa Pledges Allegiance To Samoa

1:17:13 Tino To Re-Join Melbourne?

1:19:23 Bulldogs Falling Off A Cliff?

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In 2006, the rugby league world stopped for a moment when tempers flared and fists flew between Kangaroos enforcer Willie Mason and Great Britain powerhouse Stuart Fielden during a fiery international test at the Sydney Football Stadium. Now, for the first time in 19 years, the two men sit face-to-face to revisit the tackle, the punch, the headlines and everything that came after. This unfiltered conversation dives into the truth behind the infamous clash, the personal and professional fallout and whether time really heals all wounds.

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0:00 The Build Up

13:00 Potential Boxing Fight

18:30 The Fallout

28:05 Playing On After Being KO’d

31:48 Almost Joining The Bulldogs & Roosters

40:00 Leaving Bradford Bulls

44:06 The Fall Of Bradford In The 00’s
56:46 Current State Of Super League

1:07:39 When Jimmy Faced Stuart In 2003 & 2004

1:19:38 Stuart’s Dream Spine

1:22:09 Jimmy’s 3 Questions

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Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White ahead of a blockbuster weekend of footy. And as the finals near closer, we ask the Burning Questions for some of the Premiership contenders including; Are The Storm Lacking Killer Instinct?  Do The Bulldogs Have Enough Fire Power? Are The Raiders Too Inexperienced To Win The Comp?

Plus, Jimmy shares his thoughts on Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's big money dilemma and he tees-off on the disaster Super League expansion vote! All that and much much more! 

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0:00 Jimmy’s Surgery

4:00 Mixed Gender Baby Showers

9:45 MOTW: Is R360 Really A Threat To The NRL?

23:19 Super League Expansion Disaster

31:54 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui To Test Open Market

40:31 Stephen Crichton’s Aura

43:35 Burning Question: Do The Bulldogs Have Enough Fire Power?

46:52 BQ: Are The Raiders Too Inexperienced To Win The Premiership?

48:32 BQ: Are The Storm Lacking Killer Instinct?

52:00 BQ: Will The Panthers Be Too Tired To Go All The Way?

54:11 Manly Old Boys Turn On Anthony Seibold

57:29 Make Jimmy Laugh

59:22 Jason Demetriou Set To Get PNG Coaching Gig

1:03:31 Round 24 Preview

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Jimmy Graham is joined by leading rugby league journalist Brent Read to dissect all the action from Round 23 in the NRL. Despite only 4 weeks remaining in the regular season, the makeup of the top 8 is still wide open as Jimmy and Ready attempt to make sense of who will be on holidays come September and who's in with a chance of Premiership glory. We look at the Broncos injury crisis, Mitch Moses sprays teammate Tallyn da Silva, the success of the Raiders continues & Jimmy shares his theory on why the Panthers greatness is causing headaches at NRL HQ

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0:00 The Race For The 8 Taking Shape

13:43 Panthers Greatness Causing Headaches At NRL HQ

22:06 The Success Of The Raiders In 2025

28:00 What’s Causing So Many Injuries In The NRL?

37:20 Broncos Injury Crisis

45:10 Rabbitohs Win SpoonBowl Over Titans

52:50 Instant Classic: Eels Win & Moses Sprays Teammate

1:00:15 Todd Payten Under immense Pressure??

1:01:50 The Next NRL Head Coaches In Waiting

1:08:10 Bulldogs Finally Win In The Rain

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Welcome to the ultimate rugby league draft on! Jimmy is joined by Phil “Buzz” Rothfield and Charlie White as the trio go head-to-head picking their Team of the 21st Century with only players from 2000 to 2025 being eligible.

From Immortals and icons to modern-day freaks, no player is off the table as each drafter builds their dream 1–17. Who drafts the greatest team? Who makes the boldest call? And who gets left heartbroken? This is rugby league nostalgia and footy nerd heaven. Let the drafting begin.

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Jimmy and Charlie are back for another edition of Mid-Week Matters are we the rip into the biggest talking points in rugby league! After sacking their respective coaches mid-season last year Jimmy is asked which team is in a better spot long-term; the Bunnies or the Eels? We talk the coaches under the most pressure as whispers of a massive change on the Gold Coast! Plus, the Pacific Championships are back & Jimmy dusts off the Premiership Pyramid for a fresh shake-up!

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0:00 Independent Always

3:26 MOTW: Who’s In A Better Spot Souths or Eels?

8:44 Could Frank Ponisi Become A NRL Head Coach?

13:19 Coaches Under Most Pressure

18:44 Des Hasler Might’ve Saved His Job At The Titans

23:28 Make Charlie Laugh - 1997 Crawl

31:02 Pacific Championships Are Back!

35:55 Jimmy’s Premiership Pyramid

42:01 Tom Trbojevic Returns To Fullback

47:03 Which NRL Club Has The Bleakest Future?

50:24 Smelling Salts Outlawed In The NFL

1:02:53 Round 23 Preview

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Cheese is back in with Jimmy to discuss a monster weekend of NRL footy, as we edge closer to the finals series. The boys chat the upsets across the board with 3 of the top 4 teams going down as another Sydney club rockets into top four contention from out of no where! Plus, we discuss the aftermath to the Tigers win, the Panthers trainer drama and is the pressure getting to Todd Payten at the Cowboys? 

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0:00 International Union v International League

6:14 Round 22 Hosted Pots Review

7:48 Tigers Upset The Bulldogs

18:39 Sharks Rocket Into Top 4 Contention

21:38 Instant Classic: Panthers EPIC GP Win Over Titans

30:50 Broncos Smash The Injury-Riddled Bunnies

37:00 Dolphins Last Gasp Win Over Wahs

40:27 Dragons Upset The Raiders

45:06 Stephen Crichton High Tackle

48:06 Todd Payten Under Immense Pressure

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This week's edition of The Bye Round interview show, James Graham sits down with the legendary Terry Lamb. A Bulldogs icon, Premiership winner and one of rugby league’s most beloved characters, "Baa' opens up on his career and shares some cracking stories along the way!

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0:00 Old School Rugby League Culture

5:40 Gus Gould The Bus Driver

7:40 Rugby League Culture These Days

8:42 Losing The 1994 Grand Final

10:40 Winning The 1995 Premiership

20:01 Playing On One More Year

21:53 Post-Season Trip To Hawaii After GF Win

23:51 Winning The Dally M & Wooden Spoon At Wests

30:20 Arriving At Belmore In 1984

34:47 Winning The 1988 Premiership

35:30 Not Playing In The 1985 Grand Final

38i:20 Bulldogs Rivalry With Parramatta

40:21 Return Of Kangaroos Tour This Year

42:01 1986 Kangaroos Tour

49:59 Baa’s Style Of Play

52:46 349 Or 350 First Grade Games?

54:25 Baa’s Infamous Field Goal Story

56:37 Coaching Career

57:43 OAM Medal

59:02 Jimmy’s 4 Questions

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Jimmy Graham & Charlie White are joined by special guest rugby league legend Greg Inglis to preview a massive round 22 in the NRL! It's a special round for G.I as it marks the very first Stick With It Initiative, a powerful mental health campaign which will see NRL players sporting that message on strapping tape over the next month. G.I talks through how he overcome his own personal battles and how this new initiative plans to help eliminate suicide. 

Plus, the boys preview every game of Round 22 including the Lachie Galvin Cup! 

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0:00 Greg Inglis’ Stick With It Initiative

18:20 Jimmy’s Nightmare Trip To Melbourne

23:29 Ryan Papenhuyzen To R360?

29:56 Contract Offers From Union, NFL & AFL

34:03 Selwyn Cobbo Back Into Broncos Lineup

39:09 Does Reece Walsh Need To “Grow Up?”

47:22 Daniel Anderson Signs With Dragons

50:52 Round 22 Preview

1:06:23 NRLW Magic Round

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James Graham & Brandon Smith are back in to dissect all the action from Round 21 in the NRL! The boys discuss the Eels major upset of the Broncos, the Panthers surge towards the top four which leads to a very funny Cheese-ism, plus, is Cam Munster set to become the Perth Bears marquee? Jimmy switches codes and tees-off on the Wallabies and are the Roosters listening closely to the podcast? Find out and plenty more on this edition of the Jam & Cheese Show!

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0:00 Roosters Listening To Jam & Cheese

5:25 Storm Roosters Recap

12:38 Cam Munster To The Perth Bears?

19:38 Bulldogs Thump Manly

27:55 Panthers Surging Towards Top 4

32:58 Is The Pressure Getting To The Wahs?

35:59 Rabbitohs In Battle For Spoon

45:30 Instant Classic: Eels Major Upset Over Broncos

53:46 Jimmy Tees-Off On The Wallabies

1:00:00 Ray French Tribute

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In this special edition of The Bye Round, we dive deep into the NRL 10-Year Ladder (2015–2025) to uncover which club has truly been the benchmark, both on and off the field. James Graham is joined Michael Chammas & Charlie White to dissect every team’s decade-long journey: the highs, the heartbreaks, the rebuilds and the boardroom chaos. From dynasties built to clubs in constant crisis, we ask the big question, which NRL club is actually being run the best? It's a decade of drama packed into one brutally honest episode.

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0:00 The 10-Year Ladder Explained

4:50 17th Place

15:33 16th Place

23:15 15th Place

34:01 14th Place

45:35 13th Place

57:48 12th Place

1:00:15 11th Place

1:03:15 10th Place

1:06:19 9th Place

1:08:44 8th Place

1:15:25 7th Place

1:20:02 6th Place

1:22:55 5th Place

1:26:24 4th Place

1:28:39 3rd Place

1:32:25 2nd Place

1:36:26 1st Place

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James Graham is joined by Charlie White to discuss all the biggest topics of the week in the world of rugby league. On the show today, Jimmy reveals his Pyramid of Premiership contenders as we edge closer to the finals, plus, the boys discuss International Eligibility following Kevin Walters being named Kangaroos coach. We react to new Bulldogs recruit Angus Bowen’s haircut and Jimmy shares some cracking stories about his former coach and milestone man Des Hasler ahead of his 500th NRL game as coach!

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0:00 “Bog Standard” & Viennetta Ice Cream

2:40 RockBuster For Beer Footy Food Festival Tickets

8:29 Angus Bowen Haircut

10:53Message Of The Week - Forward Pass Rule

17:55 The Pyramid Of Premiership Contenders

27:00 Josh Papali’i Could Backflip On Move To England

30:52 Todd Payten Pressure Gauge

34:55 Kevin Walters Named Kangaroos Coach

43:54 Trbojevic Brothers Set To Re-Sign With Manly

45:49 Stick With It Initiative

47:06 Round 21 Preview Part 1

53:38 Jimmy’s Hilarious Des Hasler Stories

1:01:40 Round 21 Preview Part 2

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James Graham & Brandon Smith are back in to dissect all the action from Round 20 in the NRL, which included four nail-biting finishes! Plus the boys discuss Des Hasler's bizarre shower blow up, controversial refereeing decisions and the perplexing contract for new Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters. All that and plenty more on this edition of the Jam & Cheese Show!

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0:00 Australia’s Next Top Model

3:10 Why Cheese Wants To Play Again This Season

7:08 18th Man Conditioning Sessions Mid-Game

12:08 Wests Tigers Avoid The Wooden Spoon

18:55 Des Hasler Shower Blow Up

26:40 Melbourne Storm’s Controversial Penalties

37:17 Kevin Walters To Coach The Kangaroos

42:30 Warriors Last Gasp Win Over The Knights

49:03 Controversial Refereeing Decisions

54:19 Dolphins Dismantle The Cowboys

1:01:25 Jimmy & Cheese Call For Dragons To Back Flanno

1:06:40 Raiders All But Seal Minor Premiership

1:09:06 Sharks Into Top 8

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In today's episode of The Bye Round, James Graham sits down with one of rugby league’s most controversial figures, John Elias. Once a rising star in the game, Elias lived a double life that saw him walk the line between footy fame and the criminal underworld.

Elias opens up like never before about his turbulent journey; from the highs of his playing days, the temptations that led him astray, and the consequences of living a life fuelled by secrecy and risk.

Raw, honest, and at times confronting, strap in for a conversation that pulls no punches.

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Brandon Smith, Charlie White & Sydney Morning Herald's Michael Chammas are in-studio for a different edition of Mid-Week Matters. The boys dive deep into the big topics of the week including the drama at the Newcastle Knights, Kalyn Ponga's future, the rebel rugby competition that will send fear into every NRL club, plus, Dylan Brown dropped by the Eels and Lachlan Galvin back IN for the Bulldogs. All that plus the boys preview the weekend of footy ahead!

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0:00 Cheese Reviews New NRL Video Game

4:30 Newcastle Knights In Crisis

18:19 More NRL Superstars Could Join Rugby Rebel Comp

24:45 Eels Drop Dylan Brown

30:50 Lachlan Galvin IN, Toby Sexton OUT

39:45 Reece Walsh Sprays Kotoni Staggs

43:36 Round 20 Preview

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James Graham & Brandon Smith are back for another edition of Jam & Cheese show. The boys look back at the round of footy, with Jimmy admitted he is confused by the Lachlan Galvin axing. Plus, Cheese reckons he knows who is the next Kangaroos coach, NRL TV rights deal, we get an update on Cheese's latest injury, plus we ask if Brian To'o already a top 3 winger all-time? 

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0:00 Cheese Injury Update

4:06 Jimmy’s Emotional Week

9:25 Dragons Reunion Dramas

18:49 Cheese Playing For Cook Islands?

21:48 NRL TV Rights Deal

23:48 Kangaroos Still Don’t Have A Coach

31:34 Coaching Merry-Go-Round

38:30 Lachlan Galvin Dropped

52:09 Nico Hynes & Toby Rudolf’s BIG Moments

57:90 Roosters Win Over Dragons

59:25 Wahs Thump The Tigers

1:02:42 Instant Classic: Panthers Win Battle Of The West

1:06:31 Is Brian To’o A Top 3 All-Time Winger

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James Graham is joined by Charlie White for a special edition of The Bye Round Podcast, it’s the Post Origin report card. Jimmy & Charlie rate each NRL club’s 2025 season so far; what’s gone right? What’s gone wrong? And what does the future hold? Plus, Jimmy shares some of his bold predictions for the backend of the season.

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0:00 Whole Of Game Rating

7:11 Gold Coast Titans

17:18 South Sydney Rabbitohs

26:29 Parramatta Eels

34:44 Wests Tigers

49:10 Newcastle Knights

56:39 North Queensland Cowboys

1:02:40 St George Illawarra Dragons

1:05:53 Cronulla Sharks

1:10:33 Sydney Roosters

1:15:38 Manly Sea Eagles

1:19:15 Dolphins

1:21:05 Penrith Panthers

1:26:14 Brisbane Broncos

1:29:28 New Zealand Warriors

1:31:44 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

1:34:58 Melbourne Storm

1:36:40 Canberra Raiders

1:39:49 Grand Final + Dally M Predictions

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James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith for a massive State Of Origin Game 3 review! We look at what went right for QLD & wrong for NSW. Plus, talk about the heroic performances from QLD & unpack just how bad this loss is for NSW!

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James Graham is joined by Charlie White for another edition of Mid-Week Matters! The boys discuss Cheese's unfortunate injury in his first game back, share their final thoughts on the Origin decider, review round 17 in the NRL including the Tigers snapping their 6-game losing streak. Plus, Jimmy defends the Bulldogs & calls out the unfair criticism of Lachlan Galvin. 

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0:00 Cheese Injury

9:00 MOTW - Raiders For The Spoon?

14:05 Jimmy Completed Hyrox

19:22 Jimmy’s Jersey Chair

22:00 State Of Origin Preview

27:40 Origin Coaching The Loneliest Place On Earth

35:15 Pressure On Nathan Cleary

41:45 Tigers Get A Win!

50:10 Is The NRL A 10-Team Race To The Premiership?

53:25 Instant Classic: Bulldogs Capitulate Against The Broncos

1:09:49 - NRLW Needs Its Own CEO

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James Graham is joined by QLD Maroons legend Gorden Tallis for a mega preview of the State Of Origin Decider! Can QLD pull off the unthinkable after losing the opening game? Or will NSW seal the series in front of their home fans? Which players will standup for their state most? And what will the newspaper headlines be come Thursday morning? It's all answered right here!

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0:00 The Pressure Of A Decider

7:44 Impact Of Weather Conditions

10:48 Origin Officiating

13:40 QLD Team Selections

22:43 Return Of Josh Papali’i

34:35 NSW Keep Same 17

38:59 How Do QLD Shutdown NSW?

40:19 Latrell Mitchell

43:47 Which Coach Is Under More Pressure?

47:28 Newspaper Headline Come Thursday Morning

49:59 The Kickoff Debate

51:48 Winning The Collision

55:11 Predictions

56:13 What’s Gordie Like Watching Origin?

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James Graham and the Hectic Cheese, Brandon Smith are back in the studio for another edition of the Jam & Cheese show! The boys tackle all the latest Origin news ahead of The Decider, discuss the shambles at the Wests Tigers, discuss if the Sydney Roosters are making the 'worst mistake ever' over the reported signing of DCE, plus, is Cheese back playing in the NRL in Round 18? All that and so much more! 

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0:00 Is Cheese Playing This Weekend?

9:01 RUNIT Straight Challenge

18:43 QLD Origin Team Selections

29:34 NSW Origin Team Selections

31:59 Wests Tigers Shambles

40:04 Roosters DCE Deal Labelled ‘Worst Mistake Ever Made’

48:08 Round 18 Preview

59:51 Insta QnA

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The Origin teams are out and Jimmy Graham with Charlie White are here to dissect it all, including; Billy Slater's bombshell decision to include a 26-year-old debutant and the big call to snub Reece Walsh as QLD's number 1. Plus, we ask which Origin coach is under more pressure, react to Tally Da Silva's mid-season move to the Parramatta Eels and we plot the potential path to the Grand Final for one finals bound team! 

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0:00 Birthday Celebrations!

4:15 Jimmy’s Nasty Hip Injury

7:45 MOTW - Runit Straight Challenge

12:40 Make Jimmy Laugh

16:06 QLD Make 2 HUGE Changes For Origin Decider

27:49 Origin Eligibility Compared To Other Sports

37:24 No Changes To NSW Blues Origin Team

39:02 Which Origin Coach Is Under More Pressure?

46:26 Tallyn Da Silva Joins The Eels Effective Immediately

1:07:05  Instant Classic: Panthers Win Over The Bulldogs

1:17:28 Plotting The Road To The Grand Final

1:25:09 Rapid Fire Round 17 Review

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The Fan Roundtable is back, for its second edition! On this edition, Jimmy is joined Hectic Fred to discuss the rise of the Bulldogs in season 2025 and the acquisition of Lachlan Galvin. Lachie Pringle gives us the fan perspective on the dramas at the Wests Tigers that dominated the headlines. And finally, Stephen Gallagher shares his thoughts on the Dragons issues especially around recruitment and retention!

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0:00 Tallyn Da Silva or Api Koroisau?

4:55 Tigers Inability To Hold Onto Junior Talent

9:18 Bulldogs Fans POV On Lachie Galvin

10:51 Reed Mahoney’s Future At The Bulldogs

19:29 Dragons Halves Crisis

23:33 Dragons Recruitment Issues

26:35 Connection Of Bulldogs Players

30:40 Benji Marshall’s Coaching Pedigree

45:32 Does Fred Have Sympathy For Tigers/Dragons Fans?

50:02 The Problem With Merger Clubs

52:36 What’s Holding The Dragons Back?

58:40 Is Shane Flanagan Playing Favourties With Kyle?

1:00:36 Different Recruitment & Retention Strategies

1:12:45 2025 Ladder Predictions

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James Graham is joined by Charlie White to preview a blockbuster weekend of footy! The boys dive deep into every game and take a look at the potential ramifications of each result, plus, we chat Wayne Bennett's next coaching gig, Tallyn Da Silva's future & throw up a potentially HUGE player swap deal!

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0:00 Is Jimmy A Middle-Aged Man?

19:55 Charlie’s 30th Birthday

22:00 MOW - Changing The Suspension System

24:05 MOW - Why Teams Get Points For A Bye

26:10 Rosters Changes At The Dragons

35:15 Future Of Tallyn Da Silva

42:27 Turbo’s Comments Over Moving To Centers

48:15 Wayne Bennett PNG Coaching Role?

57:15 Round 17 Preview

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This week on the Jam & Cheese Show the boys break down all the action, drama, and talking points from a big Round 16 in the NRL. Cheese gives an important injury update, Jimmy doesn’t hold back as he fires up at Peter FitzSimons over comments around concussion, plus, the Sharks’ slump continues, and the pressure is mounting on Nicho Hynes — could he be dropped? Meanwhile, the Panthers are BACK, the Roosters face a BIG DCE dilemma & we ask is the 2025 NRL Premiership race the most open it has ever been? 

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0:00 Cheese Massive Injury Update

5:20 Can A Team Outside The Top 4 Win The Comp?

17:03 Jimmy Tees-Off On Peter FitzSimons

29:10 Sharks Slump Continues/Should Nicho Hynes Be Dropped?

36:00 Panthers Back In Premiership Race

42:11 Storm Golden Point Win Over Souths

47:17 Roosters Dominant Win Over The Cowboys

57:07 Tigers Improving But Not Enough

1:04:55 Eels Win Without Star Players

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This week on The Bye Round, Jimmy is joined by Premiership-winning playmaker turned mentor Jamie Soward for a no-holds-barred conversation about footy, life, and everything in between.

The boys discuss 2010 Premiership with the Dragons, Sowie's coaching stint in the NRLW, the motivation that fuelled his playing days, his messy Dragons exit and we go inside the mind of one of the sharpest kickers rugby league has seen.

An honest, insightful, and inspiring chat with one of the game’s great thinkers.

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0:00 State Of Origin 2 Recap

5:05 Podcast with Rugby League Guru

11:00 Coaching Career

21:25 Growing The Women’s Game

32:11 Sowie’s Motivation As A Player

37:40 Art Of Kicking In Rugby League

48:40 Sydney Roosters

52:25 Wayne Bennett

58:20 2010 Premiership

1:06:45 Sowie’s Dragons Exit

1:14:20 Penrith Panthers

1:22:50 Modern Day Panthers

1:27:00 Jimmy’s Four Questions

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James Graham is joined by Josh Mansour & Brent Read for a massive in depth State Of Origin review! We talk about QLD's incredible win, the NSW comeback, Ashley Klein's performance & look at all the players that stood up in game 2!

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On this episode of The Bye Round, James Graham is joined by Charlie White ahead of the HUGE do-or-die Origin II clash between QLD & NSW! The boys preview the big game and the key matchups, plus, the boys review all the action from Round 15 of the NRL! 

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0:00 The Bye Round Run Club?

6:53 Messages Of The Week: Bye Points & British Origin

16:56 Origin Preview: QLD Focus

28:08 Big Debate Over Playing Origin ‘Dead Rubbers’

32:24 Origin Preview: NSW Focus

36:54 Instant Classic: Thunderstorm Stops Bunnies Dogs Clash

44:56 Immense Pressure On Manly Coach Anthony Seibold

1:00:04 Dolphins Are Humming!

1:06:22 Siua Wong Controversial Try

1:09:15 Victory Radley Concussion Concerns

1:18:47 Dragons v Sharks Recap

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This week Jimmy is joined by Steve Menzies to hear some cracking Origin yarns & preview all the action for Game 2! 

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00:00 Beaver Is In!

03:40 What is Beaver up to?

08:30 Time Jimmy took on Beaver

10:45 Beaver’s Origin Career

15:30 Origin Bonding Sessions

24:15 Beaver’s Favourite Origin Teammate

28:00 Slater Drops DCE

34:00 QLD Kick Off Tactics

36:45 QLD Pack Reshuffle

37:45 Cam Munster Captain For QLD

41:15 NSW Game Plan

43:00 Steve Menzies x Hyundai Under The Hood

46:45 Key Matchups For Game 2

55:20 Is The Hate In Origin Falling?

58:30 Where Will Game 2 Be Won?

01:02:00 When Steve Nearly Joining Eels

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Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White ahead of an Origin impacted Round 14 in the NRL. The boys preview the round of footy plus discuss all the big talking points from the week so far including; Aaron Woods' incredible spray aimed at Billy Slater, Ezra Mam's controversial Origin selection, the future of two key Bulldogs playmakers plus the Tigers have a massive conundrum on their hands that has divided the boardroom. 

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0:00 Jimmy Is Difficult To Work With

10:17 Message Of The Week - Reed Mahoney Bulldogs Future

19:00 Message Of The Week - St Helens Or Bulldogs?

22:55 Woodsy Calls Billy Slater A Grub

27:55 Ezra Mam Named 18th Man For QLD

36:06 QLD Lineup Reshuffle

44:02 Wests Tigers Dummy Half Conundrum

53:33 Round 15 Preview

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James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith with the boys jumping straight into all the news around the Origin teams for game 2! We look at Galvin's dream start to his Dogs career, talk DCE being dropped & review all the action from an insane round of footy!

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00:00 Kings Birthday

04:00 Cheese's Training

08:30 DCE Dropped!

19:30 Full Origin Teams Reaction

27:30 Jimmy's Mental Health Message

30:20 Scott Sorenson Saved Panthers Season

32:30 Benji Bagging Refs

34:40 Bulldogs Parra Recap

38:30 Instant Classic: Josh Papali'I's Milestone Game

44:00 Adam O'Brien's Boo Mistake

49:50 The Wahs Are Flying!

54:30 The Race For Finals

56:30 Taylan May To Tigers

58:00 Challenge Cup Final

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On this episode of The Bye Round, Jimmy chats with one of the toughest men to ever lace up a boot — Paul Gallen. With his long-awaited grudge match against Sonny Bill Williams just around the corner, Gal opens up on a rivalry 10 years in the making. Why is he still stepping into the ring at 43 years old? Does SBW truly fear him? And what does he make of Sonny’s drug testing accusations?

This one pulls no punches.

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0:00 SBW Fight 10-Years In The Making

7:22 Why Is Gal Fighting At 43-Years-Old?

8:55 Does SBW Fear Gal?

15:47 SBW’s Drug Testing Claims

21:33 Boxing Training

28:55 The Haters & Naysayers

31:15 Post-Footy/Boxing Life

35:55 Does The NRL Need More ‘Trash Talking’?

49:54 2014 Origin Series Win

57:18 Sharks 2016 Premiership Victory

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Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White ahead of a huge round of footy in the NRL! The boys preview the blockbuster round 14 plus take a look at the biggest topics in the game including; Tom Trbojevic's surprise stance on potential move away from Manly, the front runner for the Kangaroos head coaching job and Jimmy has a theory on why the Broncos continue to struggle! 

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0:00 Pre-Show Dribble About Food

9:25 Beer Foot Food Festival

11:28 Tom & Jake Trbojevic Manly Contracts

22:50 New Kangaroos Head Coach Up For Grabs

48:33 Perth Bears CEO Gets Roasted

33:36 Broncos Salary Cap Pressure

43:43 Jimmy’s Theory On Broncos Struggles

57:15 Origin Team Changes For Game II

1:06:01 Round 14 Preview

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Jimmy Graham is joined by The Hectic Cheese Brandon Smith for a massive edition of the Jam & Cheese show! The boys dig deep on the footy to come out of round 13 including; the woeful Broncos and how it keeps getting worse for Madge Maguire. Cheese urges Billy Slater to stick with champion halfback DCE for Origin 2, the real deal Canberra Raiders, plus Jimmy reckons he's got a bizarre condition and which retired NRL player decided to finally pull out his wallet and pay for Cheese's birthday dinner?!?! 

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0:00 Cheese Intro Takeover!

3:10 Jimmy Has “Face Blindness”

5:34 Cooper Johns Paid For Cheese’s Birthday Dinner

8:33 Broncos Worst Performance Of The Season

24:34 Cheese’s Thoughts On Leniu Kickoff Drama

29:30 Has DCE Played His Last Game For QLD?

34:30 Mitch Barnett ACL Injury

38:25 Instant Classic: Panthers v Eels

39:59 Bunnies Go Down To The Wahs

50:21 The Top 4 Wahs

51:36 Are The Raiders The Real Deal?

58:51 Tigers Almost Miracle Comeback

1:00:08 Bulldogs Teamlist Tuesday

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This week on The Bye Round, Jimmy sits down with rising Bulldogs star Jacob Kiraz for an honest and inspiring conversation. From his deep connection with Bulldogs fans to the powerful bond between the players, Kiraz opens up about what makes this Bulldogs squad special.

Plus, they dive into the influence of Lebanese culture in his life and in the locker room, the impact of coach Cameron Ciraldo, the tough years at Canterbury, his State of Origin ambitions, and whether the Bulldogs have what it takes to win the Premiership in 2025.

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0:00 Awkward Starts

3:09 Bulldogs Sign Lachlan Galvin

7:18 State of Origin ambitions

10:13 Calf Injury

11:52 Bulldogs Fans

24:06 Connection Between The Players

31:27 The Lebanese Culture

45:57 Tough Years At The Bulldogs

49:46 NRL Debut

54:10 Cam Ciraldo

1:02:09 Stephen Crichton

1:06:19 2024 NRL Finals

1:07:25 Can The Dogs Win The Premiership In 2025?

1:09:48 Kiraz’s Dream Spine

1:10:40 Jimmy’s 3 Questions

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The biggest rivalry in Australian sport gets the deep dive it deserves as Jimmy Graham is joined by Brent Read & Josh Mansour to break down every bone-rattling tackle, controversial call, and game-changing play from an epic Origin 1!

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This week on Jam & Cheese, James Graham and Brandon Smith go deep on all the big talking points in the NRL. The boys weigh in on the Lachlan Galvin saga and his move to the Bulldogs, break down all the talking points from round 12, debate whether the Panthers’ dynasty is officially on the ropes and with Origin just one sleep away the boys preview the massive Origin opener in Brisbane! 

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0:00 E-Bikes

4:20 Cheese The Steak Chef

7:25 Lachlan Galvin To Join The Bulldogs

24:50 Josiah Pahulu Signs With The Storm

26:28 Instant Classic: Raiders Upset Win Over The Wahs

31:00 State Of Origin 1 Preview

44:35 Underdogs Dominate Round 12

47:43 Are The Panthers Actually Done?

53:00 Xavier Va’a Debut Try + Cheese Prank

56:14 Jimmy Hated Playing Against Rookies

1:02:40 Cheese Injury Update

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This week on The Bye Round, James Graham sits down with NRL Premiership winner & dual-code international Ben Te’o. From their days battling against each other in the NRL to life after football, the two delve into the highs, lows, and lessons of the game. Ben opens up about his unique journey through rugby league and rugby union, what it takes to transition from athlete to coach, plus the boys shares some cracking stories along the way!

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0:00 Ben’s Path To Coaching

3:55 Wayne Bennett

8:50 Technology & Coaching In Rugby League

15:26 Ben’s Toughest Coaching Challenge

19:12 Kevin Walters Sacking At The Broncos

25:45 Ben’s Ultimate Coaching Ambition

27:30 Danny Weidler Feud

29:50 Move To Rugby Union

39:52 French Rugby Union Is Wild

45:45 Playing For The British & Irish Lions Against NZ

52:45 South Sydney 2014 Premiership

1:06:37 Dream Spine + Keebra Park Chat

1:11:18 Jimmy’s 3 Questions

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James Graham and Charlie White are back for another edition of Mid-Week Matters, breaking down the biggest headlines shaking up the NRL. The boys dive into the messy fallout from the Tigers’ decision to release rising star Lachlan Galvin — and where he might land next. We unpack the situation at the Broncos with Michael Maguire, plus, could Sam Burgess and Mal Meninga really lead the Perth Bears into the NRL? And with a relatively quiet buildup we ask the question; Does Origin need more hate?

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0:00 Rugby League Fatigue

3:00 Madge & The Broncos Fallout

7:45 Reece Walsh TikTok Punch Video

9:23 Tigers To Release Lachlan Galvin Immediately

15:37 Lachlan Galvin’s Next Destination Will Be _____?

33:15 The Pressure On The Tigers

36:09 Sam Burgess & Mal Meninga Set To Coach Perth Bears

47:57 Does This Year’s Origin Series Need More Hate/Drama?

51:59 Round 12 Preview

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Jimmy Graham is joined by Brandon Smith as we react to the Origin selection bombshells and dive into the drama surrounding the Tigers and Lachlan Galvin. The Broncos' form slump is getting serious—what’s gone wrong? We also break down an instant classic between the Bulldogs and Roosters, assess the Knights' disastrous season, and celebrate the Sharks' upset win over the Storm. Packed with opinions, drama, and footy chaos from start to finish.

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00:00 Cheese First Days At Bunnies

07:45 Origin Selection Reaction

35:40 Tigers Galvin Saga

38:40 Broncos Slump!

57:30 Instant Classic: Dogs v Roosters

01:05:00 Knights Horrific Season

01:07:30 Sharks Upset Over Storm

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James Graham is joined by Michael Chammas & Charlie White for a very special episode! The guys jump in the roles of head coach, football manager & CEO to put together a realistic side for the Perth Bears expansion. Using true contract worth & who is available we put together a side that could help the Pears reach success in their first year! Let us know your thoughts & who we should of gone after!

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James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys get the latest Origin mail & find out exactly which players are in front for game 1. Plus, we talk the coaching race for the Bears gig, why the Bears should embrace the "Bad News Bears" tag & preview every game of round 11!

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00:00 Apartment Noises & Café Gripes

10:35 Las Vegas Is Back

16:25 Bears Coaching Race

24:30 Origin Selection Latest

43:45 Michael Chammas Moses Beef

49:00 Womens Origin & Round 11 Preview

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James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith as the boys review all the action from round 10! We talk if the DCE saga is dragging Manly down, the Dogs premiership hopes & debate if Madge is the issue at the Broncos!

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0:00 Cheese The Rabbitoh!

08:50 Weekend Of Comebacks

14:43 Storm Thump The Tigers 64-0

20:35 Jarome Luai’s Dad’s Instagram Post

28:33 DCE Saga Continues To Hamper Manly

37:03 Instant Classic: Bulldogs Crazy Comeback Win Over The Raiders

47:48 Latrell Mitchell Masterclass

50:35 Is Madge The Problem At The Broncos?

01:01:33  Titans Comeback Win Over The Knights

01:03:02 Warriors Up Into 2nd Place

01:05:14 Cowboys Panthers 90-Minute Draw

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This week James Graham is joined by NSW coach Laurie Daley. Laurie takes us inside his plans for NSW this year, what he will/won't change & how he will be selecting his team for game 1!

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00:00 Unusually Quiet Origin Buildup So Far

06:25 Why Loz Took The Job Again

12:10 The ‘Madge’ Environment

17:50 Game 1 At Suncorp Stadium - Advantage or Disadvantage?

21:17 Is The 17 Locked In Yet?

22:48 Selecting The Team On Form

33:25 NSW Captain Jake Trbojevic

40:38 Calling Players Who Don’t Make It

41:49 Dealing With The Media

49:30 Match Officials & The Bunker

53:30 Origin Eligibility Rules

57:15 The Ashes Are Back!

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James Graham, Brandon Smith and Charlie White are back this week with plenty to chat about. Cheese talks openly about his future, we unpack the David Fifita rumours, and wonder why Ezra Mam was left out of the team.
There's also the latest on Origin selections, Jacob Preston’s four-match ban, and talk that Sam Burgess could be heading west.

Plus, a full look ahead to Round 10.

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00:00 Cheese On The Move

17:23 David Fifita On The Move?

28:00 Ezra Mam Left Out Of Team

36:00 Origin Selection Latest

40:00 Jacob Preston 4 Match Ban

43:00 Sam Burgess Perth Coach?

49:30 Round Preview

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James Graham, Wade Graham & Brent Read are in to unpack an insane weekend of Magic Round footy! We talk the Panthers bounce back win, Jimmy blows up over the Preston suspension, we talk the Broncos mixed form, Origin selection latest & much more!

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James Graham is joined by a true icon of the NRL this week, the one & only Craig Gower! The guys go through Gowie's incredible career from debuting at 19 to captaining the Kangaroos. Gowie has done it all & this is a chat you won't want to miss! 

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0:00 What’s Gowie Up To These Days?

01:55 Panthers Junior System

07:19 Super League War

11:13 Playing First Grade & For Australia At 19

22:32 The Tough Years At Penrith

26:55 2003 Penrith Panthers Premiership

38:40 2003 Ashes Tour

46:15 The Reason Gowie Left The NRL For Rugby Union

50:14 French Rugby Union

54:37 Playing For Italy

57:05 Move To The London Broncos

01:02:00 Signing With Wayne Bennett At The Knights

01:03:27 Panthers Hall Of Fame

01:05:37 Gowie’s Dream Spine

01:08:02 Jimmy’s 3 Questions

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Shane Webcke & Wade Graham join James Graham for a mega Magic Round live show all thanks to Maccas! We debate Origin selection, go down memory lane with the boys & talk about why Magic Round is so special!

A huge thank you to Maccas for getting behind this one!

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James Graham is joined by Wade Graham & Charlie White for our massive Magic Round preview! Wade offers a bold fix for thesin bin saga, we react to David Fifita’s shock axing, and unpack the Fogarty-to-Manly deal. Plus, we preview Women’s Origin Game 1 and unveil our live show at Magic Round plans! 

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00:00 Wade Graham Is In

04:30 Live Show Announcement

07:20 Rockbuster

11:20 The Beauty Of Magic Round

19:48 Wade Graham’s Sin Bin Solution

33:40 David Fifita Dropped

46:45 Fogarty Done Deal At Manly

55:30 Women’s Origin Game 1 Preview

58:30 Magic Round Preview Part 1

01:04:00 Bye Round Pot Announcement

01:06:00 Magic Round Preview Part 2

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James Graham & Brandon Smith are in as the boys dive into all the chaos — from the Sin Bin dramas lighting up the NRL to the Bears' bid finally getting rubberstamped. Is Penrith’s season hanging by a thread? Plus, the Bulldogs are humbled, Selwyn Cobbo's future sparks debate, and the Tigers silence the haters.

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00:00 Triathlon Charlie

09:30 The Sin Bin Dramas

28:30 Bears Rubberstamped

40:45 Is Penrith’s Season Over?

51:00 The Dogs Humbled

53:00 Cobbo’s Future

57:45 Tigers Big Win

01:02:00 Roosters Dragons Recap

01:04:00 Is Wayde Egan Origin Worthy?

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We are live at the Depot Brewery in Artarmon with Billy Moore & Craig Gower for a very special chat about suburban rugby league, the Bears imminent return & the Beer Footy Food Festival!

One of Jimmy's favourite events on the calendar is the Beer Footy Food Festival & tickets are on sale now for the iconic North Sydney event.

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00:00 Beer Footy Food Nearly Here!

03:00 The Bears Nearly Back!

15:30 Is The Game Too Professional?

21:30 Playing At North Sydney Oval & Why Suburban Grounds Matter

28:00 The International Flair At Beer Footy Food

34:00 Kangaroos Tour Is Back

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