The Bye Round With James Graham

Peter Sterling & Brandon Smith join James Graham in front of a live audience to talk dynasties, working on the footy show, the brilliance of Penrith & winning premierships. Thanks so much to Ladbrokes & this episode would not have been possible without them!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith to preview every game of a massive week 1 of finals! Jimmy has a massive announcement that Dogs fans won't want to miss, we have a brand new segment all thanks to My Muscle Chef & Cheese explains why the Broncos must sign Christian Welch! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  MYMC: https://www.mymusclechef.com/  Merch: https://thebyeround.com/   00:00 Cheese Rehab 07:00 Jimmy’s Dogs Gesture 10:30 Josh Addo-Carr’s Bizarre Situation 18:30 My Muscle Chef's Who Needs To Cook This Weekend? 22:00 Christian Welch To The Broncos? 27:00 Panthers v Chooks Preview 35:00 Storm v Sharks Preview 40:00 Cowboys v Knights Preview 42:30 Dogs v Manly Preview 48:00 End Of Season AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Nathan Hindmarsh again as the guys look at the finals race, talk Mad Mondays, pet animals & the race for the title! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Merch: https://thebyeround.com/   00:00 Nathan Hindmarsh Is Back 03:00 Top 8 Locked In 06:00 Wayne Bennett Bunker Blow Up 19:30 Mad Monday Yarns 27:00 Tigers 3rd Straight Spoon 39:00 Sharks Manly Recap 43:00 Which Of The Bottom 4 Make A Run? 48:00 The Race For The Premiership 51:00 Broncos Shocking Season 57:00 Tom Flegler Injury Rehab 01:04:00 Questions From Listeners  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by NRL's Head Of Football & Elite Competitions Graham Annesley. Graham & Jimmy talk the pressure of being a referee, the future plans for rule changes, the bunker scrutiny & much more in this in depth chat.  Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Merch: https://thebyeround.com/   0:00 Graham Is Not The Referees Boss 06:00 Head High Contact 31:30 Sin-Bins For High Tackles 39:11 Refereeing/Bunker Scrutiny 56:30 Refereeing To The Laws Of The Game 01:01:00 Field Goal Blockers 01:11:06 Obstruction 01:21:46 Dealing With Media & Coaches 01:33:50 The Bunker 01:41:50 Forward Pass Technology 01:46:08 Graham’s Favourite Working RoleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith jumps in with James Graham as the boys go deep on Cheese's injury & talk the fall out with Elliot Whitehead. We talk the Roosters reshuffle, James Maloney's shock sacking & preview every game of round 27! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Merch: https://thebyeround.com/   00:00 Cheese Injury Update 26:30 James Maloney Sacked 31:30 The Broncos Disasterous Season 43:00 The Dream Final RoundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Hindmarsh has joined the Bye Round for the rest of the footy season & he jumps in with James Graham to review all the action from round 26! We talk the Chooks injury crisis, the Dragons disappointing loss, plus the guys talk chinese at the footy & Hindy explains the time he did his PCL before going on a Kangaroos tour! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Merch: https://thebyeround.com/   00:00 Welcome Nathan Hindmarsh 05:00 When Hindy Did His PCL 12:55 Roosters Injury Carnage 26:30 Sharks Poor Loss 36:00 The Dragons Awful Performance 42:00 Broncos Season Over 51:00 Questions From ListenersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by Kangaroos & Bunnies star centre Campbell Graham. Campbell takes us inside his tough battle with a sternum injury, what the meaning of life is to him, the Bunnies horror season, Latrell's future & what Wayne will bring to the Bunnies in 2025! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Merch: https://thebyeround.com/   0:00 The Sternum Injury 14:28 The Meaning Of Life 26:20 South Sydney’s Horror 2024 Season 31:30 Wayne Bennett’s Return In 2025 34:00 Latrell Mitchell 37:40 The Son Of A Scotsman 45:45 Trip To The 2024 Euros 52:50 NRL Vegas Promo Tour 57:07 Campbell’s Dream Spine 1:00:28 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the guys talk the race for the title, we look at the Roosters weaknesses, talk Turbo's financial sacrifice & preview every game of round 26. Plus, the studio is ambushed as Jimmy goes face to face with his latest wrestling rival! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Merch: https://thebyeround.com/   00:00 Huge Wrestling Announcement 07:00 Jimmy’s Eels Resting Theory 12:50 Turbo’s Sacrifice 17:50 Sharks On The Rise 21:50 What Are The Roosters Weaknesses? 26:20 The Difference Maker For The Dogs 27:20 Rockbuster 29:20 Pacific Championship Announced 32:20 Round PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are in & the boys unload on the bunker, look at the insane race for the 8, Cheese explains what makes Bellamy brilliant & Jimmy wants Parra players rested for the spoonbowl! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Merch: https://thebyeround.com/   00:00 Is Jimmy A Journalist? 04:30 The Botched Bunker 23:00 Roosters Big Win 30:00 The Race For The 8 37:00 The Brilliance Of Bellamy 43:00 Jimmy’s Spoonbowl Theory 53:00 Questions From YouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by Tim Mannah to talk the Eels rebuild, what is going wrong at Parra, his hectic life post footy, the 09 premiership loss & how the Eels can become contenders again! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Merch: https://thebyeround.com/   0:00 Life In Retirement 08:00 2024 Parramatta Eels 19:55 Post-Retirement Struggles 26:50 Contract Clauses & Star Players 34:00 Living In The Shadow Of The 1980’s Eels 37:30 Being The Son Of Migrants 47:05 Growing Up In Bulldogs Territory 53:45 Eels 2009 Run To The Grand Final 01:20:40 Joining The Eels Board? 01:31:00 Tim’s Harsh Exit From The Eels, Almost Joining The Tigers 01:39:55 Dream Spine 01:43:50 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.