The Bye Round With James Graham

This week the Roundtable is taken over by the fans with the Rugby League Guru, Tom Birmingham from Hello Sport & Winston Neville jumping in to provide the fans perspective on the biggest issues in the game! We cover a range of topics & would love to hear your thoughts on anything we missed!  Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   00:00 Fan Biases 05:00 The Current Product 10:00 Fans Perspective Of Referees 27:00 The November 1 Set Up 38:00 The NRL Content Game 59:00 Golden Point 01:05:00 The Cost Of JerseysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by a man in the headlines, new Wests Tigers recruit Terrell May! The boys chat through Terrell's bizarre and controversial exit from the Roosters, why he signed with the Tigers, growing up in Mt Druitt, playing for Samoa and why the best version of Terrell May is yet to come! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   0:00 Touring England With Samoa 2:30 Pre Season Training 7:45 Sydney Roosters Exit 15:50 Benji Marshall 17:30 Staying True To Yourself 23:00 Family First 29:05 Growing Up In Mt Druitt 42:30 Community Role Model 45:10 Vlogging On YouTube 50:00 Wests Tigers Aspirations 58:30 State Of Origin 1:01:45 Dream Spine 1:03:45 Jimmy’s Three Questions + Running A MarathonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White as Jimmy has found a problem with Bellamy's new Origin role! We talk some recent click bait headlines, all the latest player movement news & breakdown if the Bunnies can bounce back under Wayne Bennett! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   00:00 How Good Are Mums 08:45 Laurie Daley The NSW Coach 22:00 Clickbait Media 27:20 Bennett’s First Day At The Bunnies 34:00 Jonah Pezet Knights Mega Offer 38:20 Pahulu Release Request 40:00 Questions From YouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with the Rugby League Roundtable for 2024! A brand new cast with a current head coach, player, executive & journalist sitting down with James Graham to debate the biggest issues in the game. The crew this year is Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan, former Kangaroos & NSW star Aaron Woods, Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov & the Daily Telegraphs Brent Read. This week we tackle some of the biggest issues facing the game with a deep look at third party deals, contracts & grassroots rugby league! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   00:00 Third Party Deals 12:00 Contracts 24:00 No Fault Stand Down Policy 30:00 Suburban Grounds v Modern Stadiums 42:00 Grassroots Rugby League 47:00 What Is The Biggest Issue The Game Is Facing?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by three-time Premiership winner, Roosters and Rabbitohs legend Luke Keary. The pair chat through the highs and lows of Luke's career, his imminent move to France, dealing with concussion and why he learnt so much Roosters coach Trent Robinson. Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   0:00 ‘Former NRL Star Luke Keary’ 2:40 Move To France 10:10 Post Footy Plans 15:50 Sydney Roosters 36:15 2014 Souths Premiership Win 42:17 The Russell Crowe Incident 46:49 Dealing With Injuries & Concussion 1:11:29 Representing Ireland At The 2021 RLWC 1:19:36 Jimmy & Luke’s Special On-Field Moment 1:22:00 Jimmy’s Three QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White & Brandon Smith to unpack the player movement merry go round with the Broncos massive signing of Ben Hunt! We talk what Lachlan Illias can bring to the Dragons, Cheese responds to the Reece Robson Chooks rumours & we find out why Ryles has got the players on the tools at Parra! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/   00:00 Shirtless Zooms & late notes 08:00 Ben Hunt Signs w/ Broncos 23:00 Illias To The Dragons! 30:00 Cheese Reacts To Robson Linked To Roosters 39:00 Parra Players On The Tools 46:00 Questions From YouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with the Rugby League Roundtable for 2024! A brand new cast with a current head coach, player, executive & journalist sitting down with James Graham to debate the biggest issues in the game. The crew this year is Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan, former Kangaroos & NSW star Aaron Woods, Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov & the Daily Telegraphs Brent Read. This week we jump in a time machine & look at the future of our game. We find out what threats the game is facing, what rule changes will be made, the NRL's financial future & how technology will change rugby league! 00:00 Banning The Kick Off 15:00 The Tackle Height 20:00 Will Players Waive Their Rights In Future? 25:20 What Technological Advancements Will We See? 39:00 The Future Of Refereeing 48:00 The Financial Future Of The Game 58:00 Prediction For The FutureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy is joined by one of the best head coaches in the NRL Shane Flanagan. Shane talks us through the turbulent off-season for the Dragons, where the club is heading, how he handled Ben Hunt's exit & the future of the Dragons. Plus, he talks us through the incredible 2016 premiership run he had with the Sharks & why the Dragons can improve in 2025! 0:00 Dragons 2025 Recruitment 11:47 Ben Hunt Situation Explained 19:05 Dragons 2024 Season 45:00 Art Of Coaching 57:03 Going Through Adversity 1:09:11 2016 Sharks Premiership 1:15:23 Kyle Flanagan 1:22:00 Life Away From Footy 1:24:12 Advice For Aspiring First Grade Coaches 1:30:00 Winning A Premiership With The Dragons 1:36:13 Flanno’s Dream Spine 1:37:50 Jimmy’s 3 QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White as we go deep on the Tigers rebuild with Benji signing May to a 3 year deal. Cheese reveals the latest on his Sydney Roosters future, plus we talk the shock candidate for the NSW job & we debate what a pass mark is for the Wests Tigers! 00:00 International Habits 05:30 Cheese Roosters Update 13:30 Do We Need A Loan System? 17:30 Terrell May Tigers Signing 20:00 Do The Tigers Have A Top 8 Roster? 22:30 Is It Make Or Break For Benji? 40:00 The Shock NSW Coach Candidate 56:40 Draw Released Today! 01:00:00 Questions From YouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with the Rugby League Roundtable for 2024! A brand new cast with a current head coach, player, executive & journalist sitting down with James Graham to debate the biggest issues in the game. The crew this year is Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan, former Kangaroos & NSW star Aaron Woods, Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov & the Daily Telegraphs Brent Read. This week we look at one of the most divisive parts of our great game, player agents. The guys go deep on the issues agents create, why they are important in the game, how we can fix any conflicts of interest, plus we find out why clubs, players & agents can fall out! 00:00 Dealing With Agents 05:00 How Do We Clean The Space Up? 07:30 Why Do Player Agents Talk To Journalists? 08:30 Agents Managing Coaches & Players 13:00 Is The Power Of Agents Overblown 16:00 Should Clubs Be More Transparent? 21:30 Is It Necessary To Have An Agent? 26:00 Falling Out With Agents 29:00 What Needs To Change?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.