The Bye Round With James Graham

We are back with the Rugby League Roundtable for 2024! A brand new cast with a current head coach, player, executive & journalist sitting down with James Graham to debate the biggest issues in the game. The crew this year is Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan, former Kangaroos & NSW star Aaron Woods, Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov & the Daily Telegraphs Brent Read. This week we jump in a time machine & look at the future of our game. We find out what threats the game is facing, what rule changes will be made, the NRL's financial future & how technology will change rugby league! 00:00 Banning The Kick Off 15:00 The Tackle Height 20:00 Will Players Waive Their Rights In Future? 25:20 What Technological Advancements Will We See? 39:00 The Future Of Refereeing 48:00 The Financial Future Of The Game 58:00 Prediction For The FutureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by one of the best head coaches in the NRL Shane Flanagan. Shane talks us through the turbulent off-season for the Dragons, where the club is heading, how he handled Ben Hunt's exit & the future of the Dragons. Plus, he talks us through the incredible 2016 premiership run he had with the Sharks & why the Dragons can improve in 2025! 0:00 Dragons 2025 Recruitment 11:47 Ben Hunt Situation Explained 19:05 Dragons 2024 Season 45:00 Art Of Coaching 57:03 Going Through Adversity 1:09:11 2016 Sharks Premiership 1:15:23 Kyle Flanagan 1:22:00 Life Away From Footy 1:24:12 Advice For Aspiring First Grade Coaches 1:30:00 Winning A Premiership With The Dragons 1:36:13 Flanno’s Dream Spine 1:37:50 Jimmy’s 3 QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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