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 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.

This week Jimmy is joined by his former teammate and friend Zac Lomax. Zac takes us inside how he is feeling ahead of Flanagan's first pre-seaon as Dragons coach, what his goals are, how he has handled the tough past few seasons at the Dragons and we get some great stories from the boys playing days together! 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 and the boys get stuck into the Panthers improved offer for Jarome Luai, debate why the NRL needs a new transfer system, talk Papenhuyzen's future at the Storm, recap England's epic win over Tonga & look ahead to this weekends international action!  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 Jetlag Dramas 03:10 Rockbusters 05:55 Todd Carney Interview Wash Up 08:23 The Panthers Improved Luai Offer 13:00 Does The November 1 System Need To Be Revamped? 15:00 Papenhuyzen's Future At The Storm 19:45 Las Vegas Dramas! 23:30 Andrew Webster's New Warriors Deal 27:45 Recapping England's Win Over Tonga 37:00 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 close to my heart, the management of former players. We look at how we can best management NRL players for retirement, how to support for the small name players not just the stars, what programs the NRL can set up & if enough is already done for these players.  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 Management Of Former Players | Roundtable 27:30 Tooheys Fans MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.