The Bye Round With James Graham

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  1. The Death Of R360, Garrick Joins DCE & Luke Keary Opens Up On The Issues In The Super League

    5 HR AGO

    The Death Of R360, Garrick Joins DCE & Luke Keary Opens Up On The Issues In The Super League

    James Graham and Charlie White are joined by special guest, three-time Premiership winner and the recently retired Luke Keary to discuss all the drama from another week in rugby league. The boys dive into the postponement of R360, talk player movement including Reuben Garrick joining DCE at the Chooks and the Bears Halfback signing, plus, Kez opens up on his time in the Super 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/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 0:00 Welcome Luke Keary 6:05 Issues With The Super League 17:21 Can The NRL ‘Really’ Fix Super League? 22:48 R360 Postponed Until 2028 41:36 Reuben Garrick To The Roosters 46:55 Toby Sexton Signs With Perth Bears See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Ultimate NRL Salary Cap Health Check With Brent Read

    James Graham and Brent Read are in for a full salary cap health check across all 17 NRL clubs. Who’s cashed up? Who’s cap-strapped? And who’s secretly sitting on a war chest for 2026? The boys break down every club’s cap situation, what it means for their future, and which teams are primed to strike in the market. 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/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround   0:00 Knights 8:48 Roosters 13:46 Rabbitohs 17:47 Panthers 22:00 Dolphins 27:41 Broncos 31:50 Storm 43:32 Sea Eagles 46:18 Wests Tigers 50:00 Dragons & Eels 56:00 NZ Warriors 58:19 Titans 1:00:41 Cowboys 1:02:00 Bulldogs 1:04:33 Sharks 1:07:08 Raiders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 5m
  3. The Current State Of Refereeing & The Bunker In The NRL | 2025 Round Table Episode 8

    5 DAYS AGO

    The Current State Of Refereeing & The Bunker In The NRL | 2025 Round Table Episode 8

    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 dives deep into the current state of officiating in the NRL. The crew break down what’s working, what’s broken and what actually needs to change! 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/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 0:00 Seibs Refereeing Feedback 6:45 Toughest Gig In The Game 9:13 Too Many Voices In Referees Ear? 16:34 Consistency 24:57 Staying Down For Penalties 35:17 ‘The Entertainment Business’ 45:50 How To Fix The Bunker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min
  4. Jimmy Weighs-In On Concussion Challenges, Turbo Named Manly Captain & Wild Des Hasler Pre-Season Stories

    24 NOV

    Jimmy Weighs-In On Concussion Challenges, Turbo Named Manly Captain & Wild Des Hasler Pre-Season Stories

    James Graham & Charlie White are back for another edition of Mid-Week Matters. The boys break down the newly released World Cup draw & unpack Jayden Campbell knocking back the Perth Bears. Plus, we react to Turbo officially being named Manly captain, Jimmy dishes out some absolutely wild Des Hasler pre-season training stories, before giving his take on the concussion challenges facing the NRL.  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/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround   0:00 Pre Show Dribble 7:50 Jimmy’s Backyard Ultra Marathon 12:29 Australia Up 1-0 In Ashes 18:04 Jimmy Responds To Bulldogs Comments From Ranking Show 22:13 World Cup Draw Released 28:10 Jayden Campbell Rejects Perth Bears 34:21 Turbo Named Manly Captain 36:22 Des Halser Pre-Season Training Stories 44:46 Mental, Physical & Emotional Exhaustion Of Pre-Season 55:48 Eli Katoa Situation 1:09:00 R360 Update See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 7m

  5. 22 NOV

    Ranking Every NRL Club’s Premiership Chances In 2026

    James Graham and Charlie White are stepping in for a massive deep-dive after the 2026 NRL draw dropped! The boys are going club-by-club, ranking all 17 NRL teams Premiership chances in 2026. This isn’t a Top 8 prediction, not a ladder guess and no safe takes. This is a brutally honest assessment of every club’s title credentials heading into a huge 2026 season!  NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham  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/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 0:00 Pre-Show Dribble 10:20 17th Ranked 16:12 16th Ranked 18:45 15th Ranked 20:45 14th Ranked 27:37 13th Ranked 41:28 12th Ranked 35:27 11th Ranked 41:16 10th Ranked 44:44 9th Ranked 47:30 8th Ranked 57:41 7th Ranked 1:04:04 6th Ranked 1:07:40 5th Ranked 1:12:33 4th Ranked 1:14:57 3rd Ranked 1:17:07 2nd & 1st Ranked See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 20m
  6. Exploring The Growing Threat Of R360 | 2025 Round Table Episode 7

    19 NOV

    Exploring The Growing Threat Of R360 | 2025 Round Table Episode 7

    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 dives deep into the rise of R360 and what it means for the future of both rugby codes. We unpack how the concept began, explore its ripple effects on NRL expansion plans, examine the growing threat of R360 poaching NRL talent & debate whether the NRL and R360 could ever work together? NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham  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/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround   0:00 The Beginnings Of R360 11:36 Solution To Current State Of Club Rugby 23:09 Modified Rugby League Game? 30:35 Impact On NRL Expansions Teams - Do We Have Enough Players? 42:40 Poaching NRL Players 53:30 Could The NRL Work With R360? 1:00:40 Will R360 be Around In 2030? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    57 min
  7. Zac Lomax Quits The NRL, The Real Threat Of R360 & The BIG Losers Of The 2026 Draw

    17 NOV

    Zac Lomax Quits The NRL, The Real Threat Of R360 & The BIG Losers Of The 2026 Draw

    James Graham is joined by Charlie White to discuss all the biggest news from the game that never sleeps! The boys react to Zac Lomax's decision to quit Rugby League, the real threat of R360, we look at the winners and losers of the 2026 NRL draw plus Jimmy calls on an England legend to take charge of the national team following a disappointing Ashes Series.  NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham  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/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround   0:00 Zac Lomax Quits The NRL 15:11 Continuing Threat Of R360 29:20 Jimmy Back From Cairns 37:22 Charlie Rants About Qantas 44:06 Jimmy’s Tour Of England Recap 47:03 Winners & Losers Of NRL 2026 Draw 49:41 NRL Wants To ’Shrink’ The Competition 55:25 Perth Bears Recruitment Worries 57:17 Jarome Luai Commits To The Tigers 58:59 Eli Katoa Returns To Australia 1:02:55 Jimmy’s 2008 World Cup Apology 1:05:54 Bring Back Andy Farrell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 9m

  8. 15 NOV

    The Big Names Under The Most Pressure Heading Into The 2026 NRL Season!

    On this week’s episode James Graham and Michael Chammas take a deep dive into the biggest pressure points heading into the 2026 NRL season. From Todd Payten’s make-or-break year, to Anthony Seibold’s challenge at Manly and Laurie Daley’s future in coaching. The boys also unpack the Perth Bears’ expansion push and whether the Bulldogs’ rebuild is finally ready to deliver. NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham  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/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 0:00 Buzz Rothfield’s Replacement 11:37 Todd Payten 24:58 Anthony Seibold 33:48 Laurie Daley 44:03 Perth Bears 59:21 Canterbury Bulldogs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 6m
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