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. Nicho Hynes' Bizarre Suspension Backflip, Injury Carnage & Are The Panthers The 'Real' Premiership Favourties?

    4 HR AGO

    Nicho Hynes' Bizarre Suspension Backflip, Injury Carnage & Are The Panthers The 'Real' Premiership Favourties?

    James Graham is joined by Charlie White to breakdown the biggest topics from the weekend of rugby league. We dive into Nicho Hynes’ suspension backflip, dissect the injury carnage ahead of the first week of the finals, Jimmy brings out his Premiership Pyramid, which teams will rise the most of the bottom nine next season and we ask the question; are the Panthers the 'real' Premiership favourites?  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/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 0:00 Jimmy The Flapper 4:27 Jimmy’s 40th Birthday 6:28 The Dragons Struggles 10:25 Dolphins Season That Could’ve Been 12:10 Storm Injury Crisis 18:56 Bulldogs Woeful Attack 28:30 Should All The Games In Round 27 Be Played At The Same Time? 33:30 Nicho Hynes Suspension Backflip 46:32 Do The Wahs Have Any Chance Against The Pahs? 52:13 Broncos & Raiders Lineup Dilemmas 1:01:44 Instant Classic: DCE’s Last Hurrah At Manly 1:08:13 Which Bottom 9 Team Will Rise The Most In 2026? 1:10:49 Knights Get The Wooden Spoon 1:14:42 Jimmy’s Premiership Pyramid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 15m
  2. The Fan Roundtable #3 Finals Edition | Bulldogs, Raiders, Broncos & Panthers!

    2 DAYS AGO

    The Fan Roundtable #3 Finals Edition | Bulldogs, Raiders, Broncos & Panthers!

    The Fan Roundtable is back, for its third edition and this time it's all about finals footy! Jimmy is joined by Tim Williams to discuss the rise of the Raiders to the Minor Premiership in season 2025. Liam Daly discusses the Broncos off-field issues and if that will halt the club from winning a Premiership this year. And finally, Mitchell Farag shares his thoughts on the Panthers chances of winning a 5th straight Premiership, this time creating history and potentially winning it from outside the top four! 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/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037   0:00 Most Exciting Finals Series Of All Time? 13:31 Who’s Making Up The Numbers? 20:21 Raiders Incredible Year 32:36 Panthers Mixed Season 41:15 Off-Field Issues Halt Broncos Premiership Chances? 47:46 Lachlan Galvin & The Bulldogs 54:40 Should The Minor Premier Be Rewarded More? 1:01:57 Grand Final Predictions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 3m

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Broncos Off-Field Issues, The Real Premiership Contenders & The Dragons Identity Crisis!

    It’s the final round of the regular season and James Graham is joined by The Raging Bull himself, Gorden Tallis. They break down who the real Premiership contenders are in 2025, throw out some early Grand Final predictions, and react to the big talking points of the week including; from Gehamat Shibasaki being dropped, to the bizarre story of Reece Walsh drinking toilet water, the race for the Knights coaching gig heats up as the the Dragons’ legacy status comes under question.  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/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 0:00 Coach Tallis & The Ashes 6:59 Jimmy’s Introduction To Rugby League Aged 8 11:11 The Real Premiership Contenders In 2025 19:02 Early Grand Final Predictions 23:27 Gehamat Shibasaki Dropped 27:40 Reece Walsh Drinking Toilet Water 35:40 Race For Knights Coaching Gig 45:14 Shake Up At The Dragons 57:55 Resting Players For The Bigger Picture 59:53 Round 27 Preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 8m
  4. We Were Wrong About The Raiders, Knights Get Rejected & Why The NRL Must Keep Mark Nawaqanitawase!

    1 SEPT

    We Were Wrong About The Raiders, Knights Get Rejected & Why The NRL Must Keep Mark Nawaqanitawase!

    James Graham is joined by Charlie White to review all the action from the penultimate round in the 2025 NRL season. On the show, the boys admit they were wrong about the Canberra Raiders, we continue the big debate around resting players and whether it hurts the integrity of the game. Plus, we unpack the Eels upset over the Warriors, the Roosters’ 40 unanswered points against the Storm and why the NRL must do everything to keep Mark Nawaqanitawase in the code! 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/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 0:00 We Were Wrong About The Raiders! 7:05 Raiders ‘Easy’ Path To The Grand Final 13:54 MOTW: Is The NRL Losing Integrity By Allowing Players To Be Rested? 22:09 Plenty To Play In Every Game Of Round 27 27:56 Willie Peters Rejects The Newcastle Knights 41:17 Instant Classic: Eels Upset The Warriors 47:09 Roosters Score 40-Unanswered Points Against Storm 53:22 We Must Keep Mark Nawaqanitawase In The NRL! 1:00:34 Perth Bears Backroom Staff Disaster 1:05:09 Cam Murray Rules Himself Out Of Kangaroos Tour 1:07:34 Wild Card Weekend Possibility 1:12:23 Elliot Whitehead Retires From Rugby League See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 12m

  5. 30 AUG

    The 10 Biggest NRL Stories That Defined The Last Decade (Part 2) w/ Michael Chammas

    The NRL has never just been about what happens on the field. Behind every win, loss or draw lies a story of politics, loyalty, betrayal, and survival. These are the stories that often shape the game more than the scoreboard ever could. In this special two-part series, James Graham, Michael Chammas & Charlie White unpack the moments of chaos, controversy and power plays that defined the last ten years. These aren’t just headlines. They’re the moments that changed careers, redefined clubs, and altered the course of rugby league history! 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 Recapping Part One 1:35 Cooper Cronk Leaves The Storm & Joins The Roosters 19:47 No Fault Stand Down Policy 41:14 DCE Leaves Manly 1:00:29 Shane Flanagan De-Registered By NRL 1:10:02 Honourable Mentions 1:11:35 Jarryd Hayne Chases NFL Dream See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 24m
  6. Knights Axe O'Brien, Panthers Make The Ultimate Flex & Is Craig Bellamy Australia's Greatest Sporting Coach?

    27 AUG

    Knights Axe O'Brien, Panthers Make The Ultimate Flex & Is Craig Bellamy Australia's Greatest Sporting Coach?

    James Graham and Charlie White are back for another Mid-Week Matters, diving into the biggest NRL talking points! This week, the boys debate the Panthers’ bold call to rest 16 players, the fallout from Adam O’Brien’s sacking at Newcastle, Who takes over the Knights? And What does it mean for Kalyn Ponga’s future? Plus, we celebrate Craig Bellamy’s 600th game by asking, is he Australia’s greatest sporting coach? 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 Brandon Smith Statement 4:00 We Don’t Want The Regular Season To End 8:03 MOTW: Panthers Rest 16 Players - Agree or Disagree? 17:46 Will Other Teams Rest Players In Round 27? 21:44 Adam O’Brien Parts Ways With Newcastle 24:58 Who’s Next For Knights Coaching Gig 38:48 Kalyn Ponga’s NRL Future With The Knights 42:46 David Fifita All But Done Deal At South Sydney 46:00 Perth Bears New GM Of Football 55:40 Craig Bellamy’s 600th NRL Game 1:02:00 Round 26 Preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 12m

  7. 25 AUG

    Mudgee Miracle, Wide Open Race For The 8 & Is Stephen Crichton A Protected Species?

    James Graham welcomes the one and only Buzz Rothfield for a blockbuster Round 25 review. The boys unpack Des Hasler’s Titans exit, Josh Hannay’s massive challenge to turn the club around relive the Miracle in Mudgee and Things heat up when Jimmy and Buzz clash over whether Stephen Crichton is a “protected species!" 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 18m

  8. 23 AUG

    The 10 Biggest NRL Stories That Defined The Last Decade (Part 1) w/ Michael Chammas

    The NRL has never just been about what happens on the field. Behind every win, loss or draw lies a story of politics, loyalty, betrayal, and survival. These are the stories that often shape the game more than the scoreboard ever could. In this special two-part series, James Graham, Michael Chammas & Charlie White unpack the moments of chaos, controversy and power plays that defined the last ten years. These aren’t just headlines. They’re the moments that changed careers, redefined clubs, and altered the course of rugby league history! 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 “Tabloid Graham” 5:28 Sam Burgess Walks Out On The Rabbitohs In 2023 24:40 Ivan Cleary Walks Out On The Tigers For Penrith Return 40:20 Broncos Sack Wayne Bennett, Anthony Seibold Takesover 53:40 How COVID Almost Ruined The NRL 1:08:31 Rise & Fall Of The Bulldogs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 46m
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