The Bye Round With James Graham

Brandon Smith, Charlie White & Sydney Morning Herald's Michael Chammas are in-studio for a different edition of Mid-Week Matters. The boys dive deep into the big topics of the week including the drama at the Newcastle Knights, Kalyn Ponga's future, the rebel rugby competition that will send fear into every NRL club, plus, Dylan Brown dropped by the Eels and Lachlan Galvin back IN for the Bulldogs. All that plus the boys preview the weekend of footy ahead! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Plan Ahead Wealth: https://planaheadwealth.com.au/  Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 0:00 Cheese Reviews New NRL Video Game 4:30 Newcastle Knights In Crisis 18:19 More NRL Superstars Could Join Rugby Rebel Comp 24:45 Eels Drop Dylan Brown 30:50 Lachlan Galvin IN, Toby Sexton OUT 39:45 Reece Walsh Sprays Kotoni Staggs 43:36 Round 20 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are back for another edition of Jam & Cheese show. The boys look back at the round of footy, with Jimmy admitted he is confused by the Lachlan Galvin axing. Plus, Cheese reckons he knows who is the next Kangaroos coach, NRL TV rights deal, we get an update on Cheese's latest injury, plus we ask if Brian To'o already a top 3 winger all-time?  Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Plan Ahead Wealth: https://planaheadwealth.com.au/  Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga   0:00 Cheese Injury Update 4:06 Jimmy’s Emotional Week 9:25 Dragons Reunion Dramas 18:49 Cheese Playing For Cook Islands? 21:48 NRL TV Rights Deal 23:48 Kangaroos Still Don’t Have A Coach 31:34 Coaching Merry-Go-Round 38:30 Lachlan Galvin Dropped 52:09 Nico Hynes & Toby Rudolf’s BIG Moments 57:90 Roosters Win Over Dragons 59:25 Wahs Thump The Tigers 1:02:42 Instant Classic: Panthers Win Battle Of The West 1:06:31 Is Brian To’o A Top 3 All-Time WingerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White for a special edition of The Bye Round Podcast, it’s the Post Origin report card. Jimmy & Charlie rate each NRL club’s 2025 season so far; what’s gone right? What’s gone wrong? And what does the future hold? Plus, Jimmy shares some of his bold predictions for the backend of the season. Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Plan Ahead Wealth: https://planaheadwealth.com.au/  Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga 0:00 Whole Of Game Rating 7:11 Gold Coast Titans 17:18 South Sydney Rabbitohs 26:29 Parramatta Eels 34:44 Wests Tigers 49:10 Newcastle Knights 56:39 North Queensland Cowboys 1:02:40 St George Illawarra Dragons 1:05:53 Cronulla Sharks 1:10:33 Sydney Roosters 1:15:38 Manly Sea Eagles 1:19:15 Dolphins 1:21:05 Penrith Panthers 1:26:14 Brisbane Broncos 1:29:28 New Zealand Warriors 1:31:44 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 1:34:58 Melbourne Storm 1:36:40 Canberra Raiders 1:39:49 Grand Final + Dally M PredictionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith for a massive State Of Origin Game 3 review! We look at what went right for QLD & wrong for NSW. Plus, talk about the heroic performances from QLD & unpack just how bad this loss is for NSW! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Plan Ahead Wealth: https://planaheadwealth.com.au/  Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeroundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White for another edition of Mid-Week Matters! The boys discuss Cheese's unfortunate injury in his first game back, share their final thoughts on the Origin decider, review round 17 in the NRL including the Tigers snapping their 6-game losing streak. Plus, Jimmy defends the Bulldogs & calls out the unfair criticism of Lachlan Galvin.  Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Plan Ahead Wealth: https://planaheadwealth.com.au/  Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga 0:00 Cheese Injury 9:00 MOTW - Raiders For The Spoon? 14:05 Jimmy Completed Hyrox 19:22 Jimmy’s Jersey Chair 22:00 State Of Origin Preview 27:40 Origin Coaching The Loneliest Place On Earth 35:15 Pressure On Nathan Cleary 41:45 Tigers Get A Win! 50:10 Is The NRL A 10-Team Race To The Premiership? 53:25 Instant Classic: Bulldogs Capitulate Against The Broncos 1:09:49 - NRLW Needs Its Own CEOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by QLD Maroons legend Gorden Tallis for a mega preview of the State Of Origin Decider! Can QLD pull off the unthinkable after losing the opening game? Or will NSW seal the series in front of their home fans? Which players will standup for their state most? And what will the newspaper headlines be come Thursday morning? It's all answered right here! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Plan Ahead Wealth: https://planaheadwealth.com.au/  Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga 0:00 The Pressure Of A Decider 7:44 Impact Of Weather Conditions 10:48 Origin Officiating 13:40 QLD Team Selections 22:43 Return Of Josh Papali’i 34:35 NSW Keep Same 17 38:59 How Do QLD Shutdown NSW? 40:19 Latrell Mitchell 43:47 Which Coach Is Under More Pressure? 47:28 Newspaper Headline Come Thursday Morning 49:59 The Kickoff Debate 51:48 Winning The Collision 55:11 Predictions 56:13 What’s Gordie Like Watching Origin?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham and the Hectic Cheese, Brandon Smith are back in the studio for another edition of the Jam & Cheese show! The boys tackle all the latest Origin news ahead of The Decider, discuss the shambles at the Wests Tigers, discuss if the Sydney Roosters are making the 'worst mistake ever' over the reported signing of DCE, plus, is Cheese back playing in the NRL in Round 18? All that and so much more!  Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Warragamba Wombats lunch: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1374921?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKqJaJjbGNrAqolmGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEej2-HEFDSbXTrxWKbBmSZDgtLId1kk8trpVbLoXWsd_t18qYwpd8EVxBybjw_aem_vvv1wqXb5XWC0gUmUu9fnw German NRL Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLf2W00g0oz/?img_index=1&igsh=ZG9nNnQxczV1bnI4  Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga 0:00 Is Cheese Playing This Weekend? 9:01 RUNIT Straight Challenge 18:43 QLD Origin Team Selections 29:34 NSW Origin Team Selections 31:59 Wests Tigers Shambles 40:04 Roosters DCE Deal Labelled ‘Worst Mistake Ever Made’ 48:08 Round 18 Preview 59:51 Insta QnASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Origin teams are out and Jimmy Graham with Charlie White are here to dissect it all, including; Billy Slater's bombshell decision to include a 26-year-old debutant and the big call to snub Reece Walsh as QLD's number 1. Plus, we ask which Origin coach is under more pressure, react to Tally Da Silva's mid-season move to the Parramatta Eels and we plot the potential path to the Grand Final for one finals bound team!  Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga 0:00 Birthday Celebrations! 4:15 Jimmy’s Nasty Hip Injury 7:45 MOTW - Runit Straight Challenge 12:40 Make Jimmy Laugh 16:06 QLD Make 2 HUGE Changes For Origin Decider 27:49 Origin Eligibility Compared To Other Sports 37:24 No Changes To NSW Blues Origin Team 39:02 Which Origin Coach Is Under More Pressure? 46:26 Tallyn Da Silva Joins The Eels Effective Immediately 1:07:05  Instant Classic: Panthers Win Over The Bulldogs 1:17:28 Plotting The Road To The Grand Final 1:25:09 Rapid Fire Round 17 ReviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fan Roundtable is back, for its second edition! On this edition, Jimmy is joined Hectic Fred to discuss the rise of the Bulldogs in season 2025 and the acquisition of Lachlan Galvin. Lachie Pringle gives us the fan perspective on the dramas at the Wests Tigers that dominated the headlines. And finally, Stephen Gallagher shares his thoughts on the Dragons issues especially around recruitment and retention! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga 0:00 Tallyn Da Silva or Api Koroisau? 4:55 Tigers Inability To Hold Onto Junior Talent 9:18 Bulldogs Fans POV On Lachie Galvin 10:51 Reed Mahoney’s Future At The Bulldogs 19:29 Dragons Halves Crisis 23:33 Dragons Recruitment Issues 26:35 Connection Of Bulldogs Players 30:40 Benji Marshall’s Coaching Pedigree 45:32 Does Fred Have Sympathy For Tigers/Dragons Fans? 50:02 The Problem With Merger Clubs 52:36 What’s Holding The Dragons Back? 58:40 Is Shane Flanagan Playing Favourties With Kyle? 1:00:36 Different Recruitment & Retention Strategies 1:12:45 2025 Ladder PredictionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to preview a blockbuster weekend of footy! The boys dive deep into every game and take a look at the potential ramifications of each result, plus, we chat Wayne Bennett's next coaching gig, Tallyn Da Silva's future & throw up a potentially HUGE player swap deal! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga 0:00 Is Jimmy A Middle-Aged Man? 19:55 Charlie’s 30th Birthday 22:00 MOW - Changing The Suspension System 24:05 MOW - Why Teams Get Points For A Bye 26:10 Rosters Changes At The Dragons 35:15 Future Of Tallyn Da Silva 42:27 Turbo’s Comments Over Moving To Centers 48:15 Wayne Bennett PNG Coaching Role? 57:15 Round 17 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.