The Bye Round With James Graham

This week on The Bye Round, James Graham sits down with NRL Premiership winner & dual-code international Ben Te’o. From their days battling against each other in the NRL to life after football, the two delve into the highs, lows, and lessons of the game. Ben opens up about his unique journey through rugby league and rugby union, what it takes to transition from athlete to coach, plus the boys shares some cracking stories along the way! Email: thebyeround@gmail.comLadbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/Classic: https://classicsports.com.au/ Better Help: https://betterhelp.com/byeround Follow The Bye Round:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 Chances are you’re about to lose. For free and confidential support visit gamblinghelponline.com 0:00 Ben’s Path To Coaching 3:55 Wayne Bennett 8:50 Technology & Coaching In Rugby League 15:26 Ben’s Toughest Coaching Challenge 19:12 Kevin Walters Sacking At The Broncos 25:45 Ben’s Ultimate Coaching Ambition 27:30 Danny Weidler Feud 29:50 Move To Rugby Union 39:52 French Rugby Union Is Wild 45:45 Playing For The British & Irish Lions Against NZ 52:45 South Sydney 2014 Premiership 1:06:37 Dream Spine + Keebra Park Chat 1:11:18 Jimmy’s 3 QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham and Charlie White are back for another edition of Mid-Week Matters, breaking down the biggest headlines shaking up the NRL. The boys dive into the messy fallout from the Tigers’ decision to release rising star Lachlan Galvin — and where he might land next. We unpack the situation at the Broncos with Michael Maguire, plus, could Sam Burgess and Mal Meninga really lead the Perth Bears into the NRL? And with a relatively quiet buildup we ask the question; Does Origin need more hate? Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Classic: https://classicsports.com.au/  Better Help: https://betterhelp.com/byeround  Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround Chances are you’re about to lose. For free and confidential support visit gamblinghelponline.com 0:00 Rugby League Fatigue 3:00 Madge & The Broncos Fallout 7:45 Reece Walsh TikTok Punch Video 9:23 Tigers To Release Lachlan Galvin Immediately 15:37 Lachlan Galvin’s Next Destination Will Be _____? 33:15 The Pressure On The Tigers 36:09 Sam Burgess & Mal Meninga Set To Coach Perth Bears 47:57 Does This Year’s Origin Series Need More Hate/Drama? 51:59 Round 12 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Graham is joined by Brandon Smith as we react to the Origin selection bombshells and dive into the drama surrounding the Tigers and Lachlan Galvin. The Broncos' form slump is getting serious—what’s gone wrong? We also break down an instant classic between the Bulldogs and Roosters, assess the Knights' disastrous season, and celebrate the Sharks' upset win over the Storm. Packed with opinions, drama, and footy chaos from start to finish. Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Classic: https://classicsports.com.au/  Better Help: https://betterhelp.com/byeround  00:00 Cheese First Days At Bunnies 07:45 Origin Selection Reaction 35:40 Tigers Galvin Saga 38:40 Broncos Slump! 57:30 Instant Classic: Dogs v Roosters 01:05:00 Knights Horrific Season 01:07:30 Sharks Upset Over StormSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Michael Chammas & Charlie White for a very special episode! The guys jump in the roles of head coach, football manager & CEO to put together a realistic side for the Perth Bears expansion. Using true contract worth & who is available we put together a side that could help the Pears reach success in their first year! Let us know your thoughts & who we should of gone after! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Better Help: https://betterhelp.com/byeround See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys get the latest Origin mail & find out exactly which players are in front for game 1. Plus, we talk the coaching race for the Bears gig, why the Bears should embrace the "Bad News Bears" tag & preview every game of round 11! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Better Help: https://betterhelp.com/byeround  00:00 Apartment Noises & Café Gripes 10:35 Las Vegas Is Back 16:25 Bears Coaching Race 24:30 Origin Selection Latest 43:45 Michael Chammas Moses Beef 49:00 Womens Origin & Round 11 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith as the boys review all the action from round 10! We talk if the DCE saga is dragging Manly down, the Dogs premiership hopes & debate if Madge is the issue at the Broncos! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Classic: https://classicsports.com.au/  Better Help: https://betterhelp.com/byeround  0:00 Cheese The Rabbitoh! 08:50 Weekend Of Comebacks 14:43 Storm Thump The Tigers 64-0 20:35 Jarome Luai’s Dad’s Instagram Post 28:33 DCE Saga Continues To Hamper Manly 37:03 Instant Classic: Bulldogs Crazy Comeback Win Over The Raiders 47:48 Latrell Mitchell Masterclass 50:35 Is Madge The Problem At The Broncos? 01:01:33  Titans Comeback Win Over The Knights 01:03:02 Warriors Up Into 2nd Place 01:05:14 Cowboys Panthers 90-Minute DrawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by NSW coach Laurie Daley. Laurie takes us inside his plans for NSW this year, what he will/won't change & how he will be selecting his team for game 1! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Better Help: https://betterhelp.com/byeround  00:00 Unusually Quiet Origin Buildup So Far 06:25 Why Loz Took The Job Again 12:10 The ‘Madge’ Environment 17:50 Game 1 At Suncorp Stadium - Advantage or Disadvantage? 21:17 Is The 17 Locked In Yet? 22:48 Selecting The Team On Form 33:25 NSW Captain Jake Trbojevic 40:38 Calling Players Who Don’t Make It 41:49 Dealing With The Media 49:30 Match Officials & The Bunker 53:30 Origin Eligibility Rules 57:15 The Ashes Are Back!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham, Brandon Smith and Charlie White are back this week with plenty to chat about. Cheese talks openly about his future, we unpack the David Fifita rumours, and wonder why Ezra Mam was left out of the team.There's also the latest on Origin selections, Jacob Preston’s four-match ban, and talk that Sam Burgess could be heading west. Plus, a full look ahead to Round 10. Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Better Help: https://betterhelp.com/byeround  00:00 Cheese On The Move 17:23 David Fifita On The Move? 28:00 Ezra Mam Left Out Of Team 36:00 Origin Selection Latest 40:00 Jacob Preston 4 Match Ban 43:00 Sam Burgess Perth Coach? 49:30 Round PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham, Wade Graham & Brent Read are in to unpack an insane weekend of Magic Round footy! We talk the Panthers bounce back win, Jimmy blows up over the Preston suspension, we talk the Broncos mixed form, Origin selection latest & much more! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Classic: https://classicsports.com.au/  Better Help: https://betterhelp.com/byeround See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by a true icon of the NRL this week, the one & only Craig Gower! The guys go through Gowie's incredible career from debuting at 19 to captaining the Kangaroos. Gowie has done it all & this is a chat you won't want to miss!  Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Better Help: https://betterhelp.com/byeround  0:00 What’s Gowie Up To These Days? 01:55 Panthers Junior System 07:19 Super League War 11:13 Playing First Grade & For Australia At 19 22:32 The Tough Years At Penrith 26:55 2003 Penrith Panthers Premiership 38:40 2003 Ashes Tour 46:15 The Reason Gowie Left The NRL For Rugby Union 50:14 French Rugby Union 54:37 Playing For Italy 57:05 Move To The London Broncos 01:02:00 Signing With Wayne Bennett At The Knights 01:03:27 Panthers Hall Of Fame 01:05:37 Gowie’s Dream Spine 01:08:02 Jimmy’s 3 QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.