The Bye Round With James Graham

Brandon Smith and James Graham are back to chat the latest with Cheese's rehab, the Origin halfback debate, if Origin should be at the end of the year, James isn't happy about the concussion testing, discuss Shane Flanagan being linked to the Dragons & the boys explain why international footy is the pinnacle.  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 - Cheese Rehab & Roosters Update 06:30 Is Shane Flanagan The Man To Save The Dragons? 12:00 Should State Of Origin Be Pushed To The End Of The Year? 18:48 Who Should Replace Nathan Cleary? 27:45 Hip Drop Confusion 30:50 James Graham's Concern On Tom Trbojevic Being Named 41:45 Toohey's Fan FeelingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham is joined by his great friend and former English teammate Josh Hodgson. Josh takes us through the latest at Parramatta, his NRL journey, tells some great England tour stories & takes the piss out of Jimmy! 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: 01:00 Aussie Josh 12:00 Life In Sydney 18:22 Eels' Season So Far 26:23 Growing Up In Hull 33:50 Fighting Over Fifa 43:30 Playing For Hull FC & KR 54:37 Moving To Canberra 1:07:33 Dominating The NRL 1:11:53 Canberra v The Rest 1:16:01 2019 Grand Final Loss 1:23:14 Injury Setbacks  1:32:52 Josh's Nephew Stories 1:36:28 Things That Happen On Tour 1:55:20 Tooheys Questions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Charlie White have been replaced with two blokes who are no stranger to Origin games. With a combined 34 State of Origin appearances Gorden Tallis & Aaron Woods review a crazy opening game of the 2023 series!  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.

Jimmy & Cheese preview a massive State of Origin opener, including why all the pressure is on NSW to win game 1, the key players who will lead their side to a potential victory plus we find out a hilarious fact about Cheese!  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 Cheese's Birthday 4:10 Latrell Mitchell Out Of Origin 7:48 Key Players For Victory 16:40 All Pressure On NSW? 22:21 A Bizarre Club Decision 25:50 Tooheys Fan Feelings  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.