The Bye Round With James Graham

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NRL Legend James Graham's Unique Take on The World Of Rugby League Featuring In-Depth Analysis & Interviews With Some Of The Games Fascinating Characters!

  1. 7 HR AGO

    England Lose The Ashes Again, Perth Bears Recruitment Drive & Matty Johns BUYS The Gold Coast Titans?!

    Welcome to a rare edition of The Bye Round Podcast! No James Graham, instead we've got Cronulla Sharks Premiership winner Wade Graham & the game's BEST news breaker Brent Read to discuss all the fallout from another HUGE week of footy! The boys chat the Kangaroos Ashes victory, New Zealand's win in the Pac Champs, massive changes on the Gold Coast & one CEO quits their NRL club!  COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ 0:00 Welcome Wade & Ready 3:28 Australia Retain The Ashes 14:37 NZ Smash Tonga To Make Pac Champs Final 24:42 Lachlan Ilias Joins Gold Coast Titans 29:20 Johns & Tallis Buy Stake In The Titans 36:09 Player Movement Update 43:11 Tony Mestrov Quits Manly/Turbo Re-Signs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min
  2. The Ultimate November 1 Transfer Window Special With Michael Chammas

    2 DAYS AGO

    The Ultimate November 1 Transfer Window Special With Michael Chammas

    James Graham is joined by one of the game's biggest news breakers for this massive November 1 transfer window special! SMH's Michael Chammas jumps in to run us through all the moving pieces in the now open transfer window! We go deep on every position & find out who is going where! COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/   0:00 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui’s Future 9:00 Sydney Roosters Tedesco Succession Plan 14:11 Kalyn Ponga’s Future 22:04 Fullback On The Market 30:46 Wingers On The Market 33:06 Centres On The Market 35:24 Jarome Luai’s Future 38:00 Perth Bears Recruitment 39:05 The Pressure On South Sydney 43:21 Dummy-Halves On The Market 47:45 Payne Haas’ Future 51:01 Lindsay Smith’s Future 55:54 Locks On The Market 58:54 2nd Rowers On The Market 1:00:50 Teams Who Most Players Off-Contract See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr
  3. Do Player Agents Have Too Much Power In The NRL? | 2025 Round Table Episode 4

    5 DAYS AGO

    Do Player Agents Have Too Much Power In The NRL? | 2025 Round Table Episode 4

    Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues. This episode focuses on the always controversial role of player managers in rugby league. What's their actual role? What type of relationships do they have with the media, CEOs and coaches? Do they have too much power in the NRL? All these questions and more are answered!  COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ 0:00 Our Relationship With Agents 4:00 The Lachlan Galvin Drama 12:59 Dealing With Agents As A Coach 15:13 Dealing With Agents As A CEO 17:40 Agents & Recruitment 24:14 Recruitment Meetings 38:49 Negotiating With Agents 45:56 Agents Managing Coaches & Players See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min

  4. 27 OCT

    England In Crisis, The NRL’s Super League Power Play & The Latest From R360!

    James Graham is joined by Michael Chammas as the boys jump into a massive recap of the opening Ashes test! We find out how the Australia camp has gone, the NRL's push for global expansion & what is the latest on R360! COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey 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 00:00 Jimmy’s Sad 05:30 Ashes Game 1 Review 18:30 Chammy In Australia Camp 22:51 Instant Classic: Samoa v Tonga 28:00 NRL Buying Super League? 32:00 Global Round Buzz 47:00 Quiet On The R360 Front 49:00 Jonah Pezet 1 Year Deal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min
  5. Tour Tales: 2003 Kangaroos Ashes Tour with Brett Kimmorley & Luke Ricketson

    25 OCT

    Tour Tales: 2003 Kangaroos Ashes Tour with Brett Kimmorley & Luke Ricketson

    The Bye Round takes a trip down memory lane with the return of our Tour Tales Series. This time we focus on the 2003 Kangaroos Ashes Tour of England. James Graham is joined by Brett Kimmorley and Luke Ricketson to relive one of rugby league’s great international tours. A tour full of big hits, bigger nights, and a few infamous stories. COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey 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 Cover-More's Las Vegas Comp: https://covermore-experiences.com/nrl-vegas/ 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 Going Back To 2003! 5:16 A Turbulent 2003 NRL Season 7:47 The Coach: Chris Anderson 11:22 Aussie Jersey v Origin Jersey? 15:53 Rivalry Between Australia & England 20:07 Who’s Best Off-Ground? 26:29 First Test: Adrian Morley Send-Off 37:17 Kangaroos Beach Party In Leeds 40:12 Brett Kimmorley Man Of Match 2nd Test 46:29 Third Test Celebrations 48:20 Trip To Amsterdam 56:20 2025 Ashes Series See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    57 min
  6. How To Fix Grassroots & Bush Footy | 2025 Round Table Episode 3

    22 OCT

    How To Fix Grassroots & Bush Footy | 2025 Round Table Episode 3

    Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues. This episode focuses on the grassroots of rugby league. The crew discuss a plan to save bush footy in regional NSW and QLD, the best Pathways into the NRL plus, we chat the current state of junior rugby league. COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey 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 Cover-More's Las Vegas Comp: https://covermore-experiences.com/nrl-vegas/ 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min
  7. The NRL's Expansion Plans & The 20th Team | 2025 Roundtable Episode 2

    20 OCT

    The NRL's Expansion Plans & The 20th Team | 2025 Roundtable Episode 2

    Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues. This episode focuses on the upcoming expansion in the NRL. It takes a close look at why the Perth Bears were picked as team 18, Matt reveals why he thinks PNG will be successful when they enter as team 19 & the crew discuss where is best for the eventual 20th NRL team. COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey 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 Cover-More's Las Vegas Comp: https://covermore-experiences.com/nrl-vegas/ 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 Do We Have Enough Players For More Expansion? 14:08 Will The PNG Team Work? 23:34 Is PNG An Easier Sell To Players Than Perth? 28:10 Do The Perth Bears Need Instant Success? 29:38 Logistics Of The Draw 31:25 New Broadcast Deal 36:00 Is Perth Bears Being Owned By NRL A Concern? 39:22 The $600 Million Investment Into PNG 42:31 The 20th NRL Team 53:17 Final Thoughts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min
  8. The Ashes Series & Pacific Championships Preview With Josh Hodgson!

    18 OCT

    The Ashes Series & Pacific Championships Preview With Josh Hodgson!

    James Graham is joined by former English teammate and good friend Josh Hodgson to preview the massive International footy schedule ahead. The boys look at the upcoming Ashes Series and Pacific Championships, plus, they tell some funny tales of their time in camp over the years! COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey 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 Cover-More's Las Vegas Comp: https://covermore-experiences.com/nrl-vegas/ 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 Josh’s Coaching Journey So Far 10:15 Hull KR Win The Super League 18:19 Jimmy & Josh England Camp Stories 31:27 England Ashes Preview 54:00 Kangaroos Ashes Preview 1:01:53 Pacific Championships Preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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