The Bye Round With James Graham

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!  COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ 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 & PlayersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey 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 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 DealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey 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 Cover-More's Las Vegas Comp: https://covermore-experiences.com/nrl-vegas/ 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/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 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 SeriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey 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 Cover-More's Las Vegas Comp: https://covermore-experiences.com/nrl-vegas/ 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/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues. This episode focuses on the upcoming expansion in the NRL. It takes a close look at why the Perth Bears were picked as team 18, Matt reveals why he thinks PNG will be successful when they enter as team 19 & the crew discuss where is best for the eventual 20th NRL team. COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey 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 Cover-More's Las Vegas Comp: https://covermore-experiences.com/nrl-vegas/ 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/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 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 ThoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey 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 Cover-More's Las Vegas Comp: https://covermore-experiences.com/nrl-vegas/ 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/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 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 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey 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 Cover-More's Las Vegas Comp: https://covermore-experiences.com/nrl-vegas/ 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/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 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 WoodsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!  COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey 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/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 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 RaidersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!  COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey 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/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 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 DolphinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey 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 Cover-More's Las Vegas Comp: https://covermore-experiences.com/nrl-vegas/ 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/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 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 ConcernsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.