The Bye Round With James Graham

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. This is a brand new 10 part podcast series hosted by James Graham where he digs deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with an executive, player, coach & journalist sitting down with Jimmy each week. The panel each episode is former Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson, Sharks star Dale Finucane, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou & 9 News Chief NRL reporter Danny Weidler. This week we look at one of the biggest issues impacting the game player movement. We unpack if the players have too much power, if we need a transfer window, free agency, discuss if the November 1 system has to go & talk making players salaries public! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/  Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/   00:00 Player Movement | Rugby League Roundtable 51:00 Expansion | Tooheys MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is a really special one with one of the biggest names in world sport Eddie Jones jumping in. Eddie has coached at the highest levels of world rugby and this chat goes in-depth on the issues with Rugby Australia, what's next for Eddie, which league players could star in Union & why Eddie walked away with 4 years left on his deal.  Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/  Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/   00:00 Why Eddie Left The Wallabies? 26:00 Being Called A Traitor 28:30 NRL V Rugby Australia 44:30 Nearly Signing Joey Johns 51:30 Using Tactics From Other Sports 58:30 Sam Burgess' Union Stint 01:04:30 Differences Between Aussie, English & Japanese Players 01:15:03 Love For Rugby League 01:16:50 Rivalry With Sir Clive Woodward 01:20:27 BIg Dell 01:22:17 Coaching Future - Japan? 01:28:33 Concussion 01:33:31 Tooheys Dream Spine 01:35:00 Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Latimore jumps in with Jimmy as the boys unpack Maloney's shock decision to pursue a coaching gig at the Cowboys, Jeremy rips into Jimmy & with the 2024 draw being released who are the winners & losers? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/  Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. This is a brand new 10 part podcast series hosted by James Graham where he digs deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with an executive, player, coach & journalist sitting down with Jimmy each week. The panel each episode is former Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson, Sharks star Dale Finucane, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou & 9 News Chief NRL reporter Danny Weidler. This week we look at all things expansion. We debate if PNG is a good option, how many clubs we should expand to, growing an audience in the states & have we got the talent to expand?  Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/  Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by NRL superstar Adam Reynolds. Adam opens up on the tough grand final loss & the mental impact it has had on him, we talk about how the Broncos can bounce back next year. Jimmy & Adam go down memory lane talking the Dogs Bunnies rivalry & what does the future hold for Adam? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/  Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White as the boys are up in Brisbane we talk why the Broncos are going to dominate in 2024, we get stuck into the Pacific championship, debate if Madge can handle 3 roles & how can we make the footy cheaper to attend? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/  Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/   00:00 We're Up In Brisbane 06:55 Are The Broncos Set To Dominate In 2024? 13:45 Can Michael Maguire Handle All 3 Roles? 19:55 The Low Crowds At Internationals Again 26:45 Is The Aussie Spine Set For A Reshuffle? 32:00 Tooheys Fan Feelings: Footy Affordability & Des Hasler Pre-Season Torture See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. This is a brand new 10 part podcast series hosted by James Graham where he digs deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with an executive, player, coach & journalist sitting down with Jimmy each week. The panel each episode is former Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson, Sharks star Dale Finucane, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou & 9 News Chief NRL reporter Danny Weidler. This week we look at the future of Rugby League! We unpack how advancing technologies will will change the game, discuss the bunker's role in our game, the changing style of athletes, how we can stay at the top of sport & predict what the game will look like in 30 years. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/  Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/   00:00 The Future Of Our Game | Roundtable 45:00 Tooheys Fan Mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by one of the best NRL hosts in the business Yvonne Sampson. Yvonne is one of Fox League's main hosts and sat down with Jimmy to talk her journey to get here, what makes a good host, helping launch Fox League & how the industry has changed since she started.  Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/  Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith is back from his holidays to join Jimmy as November 1 is finally here so we look at the best available talent. Cheese opens up on his future and the boys give their take on which clubs should chase some of the available stars. We cover the international footy, Wighton & Latrell's dropped charges & we answer your questions! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/  Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/  00:00 Cheese Is Back! 02:00 November 1 Is Finally Here! 07:20 Is Cheese A Free Agent? 08:00 The Stacked Free Agent Class 11:15 The Dragons Mammoth Manu Offer 12:00 Zac Lomax Unfair Criticism 14:45 Is Ezra Mam Worth $1m per year? 18:00 International Footy, Why Fans Need To Show Up More 22:30 Latrell & Wighton Cleared Of Charges 29:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. This is a brand new 10 part podcast series hosted by James Graham where he digs deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with an executive, player, coach & journalist sitting down with Jimmy each week. The panel each episode is former Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson, Sharks star Dale Finucane, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou & 9 News Chief NRL reporter Danny Weidler. This week we discuss a topic that has taken the world by storm, Social Media. We unpack how the NRL can handle the trolling leveled at athletes, how athletes can manage their social channels, debate if athletes should be on social media & look at the impact it can have on young players coming into first grade.  Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/  Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/   00:00 Social Media | Rugby League Roundtable 42:00 Tooheys Fan MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.