The Bye Round With James Graham

This week James Graham is joined by leading NRL journalist Danny Weidler. Danny has covered the game for over 20 years across the Sun Herald & Channel 9, breaking some of the biggest stories the game has seen. Danny provides insight into some of the games most incredible stories including the darkest day in Australian sport, salary cap dramas & off-field scandals!  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/   Chapters: 0:00 Welcome Danny! 3:26 Starting In The Rugby League Media 12:50 Missing Out On “The Story” 23:35 Accuracy In Reporting 30:10 Rivalry With Other Media 38:47 Relationship With Anthony Mundine & SBW 44:01 When Josh Reynolds Left The Bulldogs 55:10 Todd Carney & The Bubbler 1:03:55 Trial By Media 1:16:28 Darkest Day In Australian Sport 1:44:50 Rugby League Scandals 1:59:27 Dealing With The Public 2:05:27 Receiving Death Threats 2:14:12 The Roni Levi Story 2:16:44 Danny’s Bizarre Interview With Jimmy 2:22:06 The Famous Danny Weidler Dual Camera Shot 2:26:04 Future Of Rugby League Media 2:30:56 Tooheys QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith is out of surgery and back with James Graham. The boys dig deep into the Origin storylines, preview round 12 & answer questions from you! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://athleticgreens.com/byeround  Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/   Chapters: 00:00 Jimmy Is Very Late 02:00 Brandon Smith Injury Update 05:00 The Origin Hype & Deep Dive 22:00 Is Leg Speed Real? 26:00 Round 13 Preview 34:00 Tooheys Fan Feelings  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is in with Charlie White as the Origin teams are in! The boys breakdown both teams after QLD have dropped some Origin stalwarts & James Graham blasts the bunker! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://athleticgreens.com/byeround  Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/   Chapters: 00:00 Cheese Recovering From Surgery 02:15 Origin Team Reaction  25:10 Round 12 Recap 30:30 The Bunkers Shocking Weekend 42:00 Strange Coaches Press Conferences  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by NRL legend and media icon Mark Geyer. MG reveals his incredible journey to NRL stardom with plenty of highs and lows along the way. 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/   Chapters: 0:00 Growing Up In Western Sydney 13:47 Tim Sheens Spotted A Junior MG 21:51 MG’s Reputation 30:37 Royce Simmons 38:50 1991 Grand Final 48:17 Learning As You Get Older 52:01 Joining The Balmain Tigers 57:12 When Someone Blew Up MG’s Bin 1:07:40 1994 Umina Bunnies 1:12:03 Super League Money 1:17:18 Retirement 1:24:25 Wally v MG - Origin 1:32:55 MG’s New Adventures 1:38:14 Tooheys QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Charlie White open the phone lines as passionate Dragons fans explode over the fall from the Dragons, Jimmy blasts the Dragons for putting players up for media. We also talk the sad state of the international game & preview every game of round 12! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://athleticgreens.com/byeround  Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/   00:00 Special Announcement 03:30 James Graham Blasts The Dragons 17:00 Dragons Fans Ring In 26:10 The Sad State Of The International Game 30:00 Round 12 Preview 41:00 Tetley's Have Sent Jimmy A Gift  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Smith & James Graham react to first coach has being sacked for the season with the Dragons releasing Anthony Griffin. Brandon takes us inside what it is like to be coached by Craig Bellamy and what makes him special, and we answer your questions! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://athleticgreens.com/byeround  Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/   00:00 Sydney Roosters Update 05:00 Anthony Griffin Sacked 15:00 Craig Bellamy Going Around Again 21:45 Another Dud Weekend From The Bunker 27:45 Latest On NSW & QLD Selection 32:45 Fan FeelingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by former NRL & FFA CEO David Gallop. Gallop was NRL CEO for 10 years from 2002-2012 and takes us inside some of the scandals that rocked the game during his tenure. Gallop takes us inside the boardroom like never before.  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/   Chapters: 0:00 Welcome David Gallop1:00 The NRL Lawyer3:55 The NRL CEO9:27 2002 Bulldogs Salary Cap Scandal27:23 NRL Expansion: Titans, Dolphins & 18th Team37:32 Dealing With TV Broadcasters43:49 Reacting To Off-Field Incidents1:02:00 2010 Storm Salary Cap Scandal1:17:44 What Would DG Change From His Time?1:21:12 The FFA CEO1:25:23 Dealing With FIFA1:29:25 The Matildas1:33:16 The A-League1:39:19 Concussion1:44:03 Tooheys New QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is back with Charlie White as the boys jump to the defence of Brandon Smith & the Sydney Roosters. Jimmy explains why the league should still be concerned about the Panthers, the Rabbitohs title challenge & is it time to put a line through the Eels? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://athleticgreens.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 with James Graham after a tough weekend for the Roosters. The guys discuss the rumours around Joseph Suaali'I, recap magic round, the latest on Origin & Cheese takes us down memory lane when the Storm had to stay at the Sunshine coast all season! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/  Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://athleticgreens.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 James Graham is joined by NRL superstar & heartthrob Nicho Hynes. Nicho talks us through his hopes to claim the 5/8 jersey for Origin, his battles with his mental health, the Sharks goals for 2023 & his incredible journey to NRL stardom.  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.