The Bye Round With James Graham

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!  Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Warragamba Wombats lunch: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1374921?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKqJaJjbGNrAqolmGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEej2-HEFDSbXTrxWKbBmSZDgtLId1kk8trpVbLoXWsd_t18qYwpd8EVxBybjw_aem_vvv1wqXb5XWC0gUmUu9fnw German NRL Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLf2W00g0oz/?img_index=1&igsh=ZG9nNnQxczV1bnI4  Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga 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 QnASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!  Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga 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 ReviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga 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 PredictionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga 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 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?  Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga 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 PlayersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga 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   Listen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become a Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeroundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!  Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 Chances are you’re about to lose. For free and confidential support visit gamblinghelponline.com 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 RecapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by Steve Menzies to hear some cracking Origin yarns & preview all the action for Game 2!  Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround 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 EelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 Chances are you’re about to lose. For free and confidential support visit gamblinghelponline.com 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 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.