The Bye Round With James Graham

Brandon Smith is back with James Graham as the boys unpack all the big issues from round 22. The guys discuss the tragic news that Wally Lewis has early signs of CTE, we look at the bizarre call on Joseph Suaalii from Paul Crawley & can the Knights keep their run going? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.platinumlogisticsnsw.com/  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 & Jimmy Has Been In Bundy 10:30 Wally Lewis' Battle With CTE 22:00 Round 22 Recap 30:00 Fan Feelings Thanks To TooheysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by NRL legend Wayne Pearce. Wayne takes us inside his glittered career including his time with the Tigers, his State of Origin memories, bringing the Wests Tigers merger together following the super league war & helping save the game during covid with Project Apollo. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.platinumlogisticsnsw.com/  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 Welcome Wayne Pearce 03:15 Jimmy's Coaching Lesson From Wayne 06:00 The Early Years 17:12 The Power Of Goal Setting 22:00 The Designated Driver 29:00 Playing, Working & Studying At The Same Time 42:00 1989 Grand Final Loss 46:15 1988 Grand Final Loss 50:00 Staying Loyal To The Tigers 55:00 Coaching Career 57:30 The Wests & Balmain Merger 1:12:00 Playing For Australia 1:31:00 Playing For & Coaching NSW 1:41:00 Project Apollo - 2020 NRL Shutdown  1:55:30 Being Mitchell Pearce's Dad 2:02:30 Leadership In Business 2:07:00 Tooheys Ultimate Spine 2:09:30 3 QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White as we have a special giveaway for all our listeners! We look at the current CBA negotiations and how we could be set for a 2nd coming of the Super League war, we talk the Panthers recruitment conundrum with Jarome Luai, Jimmy's got another NRL rockbuster and we look at all the big issues heading into Round 22! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.platinumlogisticsnsw.com/  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 Listener Giveaway, Charlie's Eating Habits & NRL Rockbuster 15:00 How Do You Feel: RLPA NRL CBA Saga 26:15 The Panthers Recruitment Conundrum  31:00 The Bulldogs Nightmare Season 37:00 Round 22 Preview 51:00 NRL Rockbuster Results See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Aaron Woods as Brandon Smith is away on Roosters duties. The guys defend Nicho Hynes' touch judge sledge, unpack all the drama from round 21 & Jimmy explains his Wade Egan slip up on Fox league! 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 Welcome Aaron Woods! 03:00 Are Manly Back In Finals Race? 04:15 Matt Lodge's Manly Debut 06:15 The Sliding Sharks  09:45 The Nicho Hynes Ref Spray 17:30 Is It Panic Time For The Bunnies? 22:45 The Inconsistent Bunker 24:45 The Open Finals Race 31:30 Should Valentine Holmes Have Been Binned? 38:30 Fan Feelings Thanks To Tooheys!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by one of the greatest forwards the NRL has ever seen Bradley Clyde. Bradley takes us inside the dynasty he was a part of at the Raiders, how super league changed the game, the respect he has from his peers & some incredible stories from Kangaroo tours.  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 Man Who Changed The Game 10:00 Canberra Raiders  15:20 Winning The Clive Churchill As A Teenager 18:20 Changing The Role Of A Lock Forward 26:15 The Rugby League Culture 30:30 Super League War 45:00 Playing For Australia  59:30 Recognition From Peers 01:02:30 Footy Regrets  01:05:00 Why Coaching Wasn't An Option 01:11:30 Brad's Day Job 01:12:45 Tooheys Dream Rugby League Spine 01:21:00 Jimmy's Three Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White who has spent the last 2 weeks thinking of the perfect NRL rockbuster. The boys discuss the first positive Tigers story of the year, preview every game of Round 21, look at the Panthers unbelievable defence & lose the plot over Football Manager & simulations. 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 Welcome To The Show - Jimmy's Been In Bundy 04:30 NRL Rockbusters 07:35 Finally A Positive Tigers Story 20:00 The Panthers Golden Opportunity 25:00 Round 21 Preview Part 1 31:00 Are We In A Simulation? 35:00 Football Manager Memories 39:00 Round 21 Preview Part 2 45:00 NRL Rockbuster Results See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith & James Graham are back as Cheese hits back at his critics following a bizarre article the he "divided the NRL"! We recap round 20, look at the Tigers crisis meeting & are the Warriors the real deal in 2023? 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 Jimmy's Stand Up Wipe Update 04:00 Cheese Hits Back At Bizarre Article 06:30 Is The Roosters Season Done? 08:00 The Sharks Top 8 Record & Are The Warriors Legit? 15:00 Josh Reynolds Farewell 19:00 Tino Hitting The Open Market 26:00 Tooheys' Fan Questions 34:00 Tigers Crisis! MeetingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by former NRL star, 360 host & current QRL CEO Ben Ikin. Ben takes us through how he has found the transition to the QRL, his time at NRL 360, his hilarious Origin debut & his relationship with Wayne Bennett.  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 Controlling A Conversation 02:23 Origin III Reaction 13:25 Does Origin Mean More To QLD? 17:26 Billy Slater's Future AS QLD Coach 26:36 Origin Debut At 18 & Hilarious Fatty Vautin Story 34:30 Nerd To Partyboy To Nerd Again 39:45 NRL 360 01:00:00 Does Ben Miss TV? 01:05:11 Why Did Ben Leave NRL 360? 01:16:11 Changing Junior Rugby League Rules 01:30:42 Tooheys' Ultimate Spine  01:32:00 Sliding Doors Moment  01:33:12 Most Interesting Person Ben Has MetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gorden Tallis joins James Graham for a comprehensive recap of game 3 as we talk Brad Fittler's future, who stood up, Origin celebration stories & which teams can make a run to finish 2023? 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 in with James Graham and gives us his perspective of the RLPA NRL CBA dispute. We recap round 19 and look at the Eels challenging run home and the tight finals race. Plus Jimmy's tell us something we really didn't need to know. 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's New Teeth 04:00 The Players Version Of The CBA 23:00 The Finals Race Is Heating Up! 34:00 Josh Reynolds Selfless Retirement  37:00 Bulldogs Bizarre Tino Offer 42:00 Fan Feelings, Thanks To TooheysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.