The Bye Round With James Graham

The week on The Bye Round James Graham is joined Michael Chammas and Charlie White to dive head-first into the most personal feuds rugby league has ever seen. From legendary coaching clashes between Wayne Bennett vs Craig Bellamy, to the media wars of Phil “Buzz” Rothfield vs Danny Weidler, no grudge is off-limits!  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 Wayne Bennett vs. Craig Bellamy 18:30 Buzz Rothfield vs. Danny Weidler 41:20 Luke Keary vs. Russell Crowe 50:37 Sam Burgess vs. James Graham 1:14:14 Benji Marshall vs. Tim SheensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Gorden Tallis and Charlie White ahead of a blockbuster opening weekend of finals footy. It's Jimmy's 40th Birthday and he reveals what he's learning to do even at this stage in his life. Plus, the boys discuss the huge news out of the Bulldogs with Toby Sexton returning to the team, plus, Darren Lockyer's takeover of Rugby League in London, Mal Meninga's Perth wobbles and we preview every game of week one of the finals.  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 Jimmy’s 40th Birthday 10:16 MOTW: Is James Tedesco The Roosters Greatest Ever Player? 13:41 Darren Lockyer’s London Broncos Takeover 20:54 Clubs Spending PNG Money Early Just Incase 28:50 Mal Meninga Having Second Thoughts About Perth Bears? 40:57 Rule Change Idea - 7 Tackle Set 42:28 Taylan May Signs Extension With Tigers 44:01 Swearing In Post-Match Interviews 48:03 Finals Predictions Based On “Feelings” 50:00 Storm v Bulldogs Preview 58:58 Warriors v Panthers Preview 1:03:28 Sharks v Roosters Preview 1:05:46 Raiders vs. BroncosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to breakdown the biggest topics from the weekend of rugby league. We dive into Nicho Hynes’ suspension backflip, dissect the injury carnage ahead of the first week of the finals, Jimmy brings out his Premiership Pyramid, which teams will rise the most of the bottom nine next season and we ask the question; are the Panthers the 'real' Premiership favourites?  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 Jimmy The Flapper 4:27 Jimmy’s 40th Birthday 6:28 The Dragons Struggles 10:25 Dolphins Season That Could’ve Been 12:10 Storm Injury Crisis 18:56 Bulldogs Woeful Attack 28:30 Should All The Games In Round 27 Be Played At The Same Time? 33:30 Nicho Hynes Suspension Backflip 46:32 Do The Wahs Have Any Chance Against The Pahs? 52:13 Broncos & Raiders Lineup Dilemmas 1:01:44 Instant Classic: DCE’s Last Hurrah At Manly 1:08:13 Which Bottom 9 Team Will Rise The Most In 2026? 1:10:49 Knights Get The Wooden Spoon 1:14:42 Jimmy’s Premiership PyramidSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fan Roundtable is back, for its third edition and this time it's all about finals footy! Jimmy is joined by Tim Williams to discuss the rise of the Raiders to the Minor Premiership in season 2025. Liam Daly discusses the Broncos off-field issues and if that will halt the club from winning a Premiership this year. And finally, Mitchell Farag shares his thoughts on the Panthers chances of winning a 5th straight Premiership, this time creating history and potentially winning it from outside the top four! 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 Most Exciting Finals Series Of All Time? 13:31 Who’s Making Up The Numbers? 20:21 Raiders Incredible Year 32:36 Panthers Mixed Season 41:15 Off-Field Issues Halt Broncos Premiership Chances? 47:46 Lachlan Galvin & The Bulldogs 54:40 Should The Minor Premier Be Rewarded More? 1:01:57 Grand Final PredictionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the final round of the regular season and James Graham is joined by The Raging Bull himself, Gorden Tallis. They break down who the real Premiership contenders are in 2025, throw out some early Grand Final predictions, and react to the big talking points of the week including; from Gehamat Shibasaki being dropped, to the bizarre story of Reece Walsh drinking toilet water, the race for the Knights coaching gig heats up as the the Dragons’ legacy status comes under question.  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 Coach Tallis & The Ashes 6:59 Jimmy’s Introduction To Rugby League Aged 8 11:11 The Real Premiership Contenders In 2025 19:02 Early Grand Final Predictions 23:27 Gehamat Shibasaki Dropped 27:40 Reece Walsh Drinking Toilet Water 35:40 Race For Knights Coaching Gig 45:14 Shake Up At The Dragons 57:55 Resting Players For The Bigger Picture 59:53 Round 27 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to review all the action from the penultimate round in the 2025 NRL season. On the show, the boys admit they were wrong about the Canberra Raiders, we continue the big debate around resting players and whether it hurts the integrity of the game. Plus, we unpack the Eels upset over the Warriors, the Roosters’ 40 unanswered points against the Storm and why the NRL must do everything to keep Mark Nawaqanitawase in the code! 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 We Were Wrong About The Raiders! 7:05 Raiders ‘Easy’ Path To The Grand Final 13:54 MOTW: Is The NRL Losing Integrity By Allowing Players To Be Rested? 22:09 Plenty To Play In Every Game Of Round 27 27:56 Willie Peters Rejects The Newcastle Knights 41:17 Instant Classic: Eels Upset The Warriors 47:09 Roosters Score 40-Unanswered Points Against Storm 53:22 We Must Keep Mark Nawaqanitawase In The NRL! 1:00:34 Perth Bears Backroom Staff Disaster 1:05:09 Cam Murray Rules Himself Out Of Kangaroos Tour 1:07:34 Wild Card Weekend Possibility 1:12:23 Elliot Whitehead Retires From Rugby LeagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL has never just been about what happens on the field. Behind every win, loss or draw lies a story of politics, loyalty, betrayal, and survival. These are the stories that often shape the game more than the scoreboard ever could. In this special two-part series, James Graham, Michael Chammas & Charlie White unpack the moments of chaos, controversy and power plays that defined the last ten years. These aren’t just headlines. They’re the moments that changed careers, redefined clubs, and altered the course of rugby league history! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Plan Ahead Wealth: https://planaheadwealth.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 Recapping Part One 1:35 Cooper Cronk Leaves The Storm & Joins The Roosters 19:47 No Fault Stand Down Policy 41:14 DCE Leaves Manly 1:00:29 Shane Flanagan De-Registered By NRL 1:10:02 Honourable Mentions 1:11:35 Jarryd Hayne Chases NFL DreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham and Charlie White are back for another Mid-Week Matters, diving into the biggest NRL talking points! This week, the boys debate the Panthers’ bold call to rest 16 players, the fallout from Adam O’Brien’s sacking at Newcastle, Who takes over the Knights? And What does it mean for Kalyn Ponga’s future? Plus, we celebrate Craig Bellamy’s 600th game by asking, is he Australia’s greatest sporting coach? Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Plan Ahead Wealth: https://planaheadwealth.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 Brandon Smith Statement 4:00 We Don’t Want The Regular Season To End 8:03 MOTW: Panthers Rest 16 Players - Agree or Disagree? 17:46 Will Other Teams Rest Players In Round 27? 21:44 Adam O’Brien Parts Ways With Newcastle 24:58 Who’s Next For Knights Coaching Gig 38:48 Kalyn Ponga’s NRL Future With The Knights 42:46 David Fifita All But Done Deal At South Sydney 46:00 Perth Bears New GM Of Football 55:40 Craig Bellamy’s 600th NRL Game 1:02:00 Round 26 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham welcomes the one and only Buzz Rothfield for a blockbuster Round 25 review. The boys unpack Des Hasler’s Titans exit, Josh Hannay’s massive challenge to turn the club around relive the Miracle in Mudgee and Things heat up when Jimmy and Buzz clash over whether Stephen Crichton is a “protected species!" Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Plan Ahead Wealth: https://planaheadwealth.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/id1629371037See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL has never just been about what happens on the field. Behind every win, loss or draw lies a story of politics, loyalty, betrayal, and survival. These are the stories that often shape the game more than the scoreboard ever could. In this special two-part series, James Graham, Michael Chammas & Charlie White unpack the moments of chaos, controversy and power plays that defined the last ten years. These aren’t just headlines. They’re the moments that changed careers, redefined clubs, and altered the course of rugby league history! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Plan Ahead Wealth: https://planaheadwealth.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 “Tabloid Graham” 5:28 Sam Burgess Walks Out On The Rabbitohs In 2023 24:40 Ivan Cleary Walks Out On The Tigers For Penrith Return 40:20 Broncos Sack Wayne Bennett, Anthony Seibold Takesover 53:40 How COVID Almost Ruined The NRL 1:08:31 Rise & Fall Of The BulldogsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.