The Bye Round With James Graham

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The Bye Round With James Graham

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. The Tigers Culture Change, Kick Off Rule Changes & The Next Face Of The NRL!

    6 HR AGO

    The Tigers Culture Change, Kick Off Rule Changes & The Next Face Of The NRL!

    James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith & Charlie White as the boys discuss the brilliance of Isaiya Katoa, talk the Chooks links with Ben Hunt & find out the frontrunners for Terrell May! Plus, we talk the kick off rule changes & the boys are fired up over the Tigers players who rocked up to pre-season unfit!  00:00 Jimmy’s Daylight Savings Gaffe 04:00 Pacific Championship Recap 10:20 Ben Hunt Latest – Where Is Headed? 17:00 Terrell May Latest – Which Sydney Club Will Get Him? 20:00 The Kick Off Rule Changes 32:30 The Tigers Culture Change 40:30 Laurie Daley The Frontrunner For NSW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  2. Roundtable Episode 6 | Player Welfare & Concussion

    2 DAYS AGO

    Roundtable Episode 6 | Player Welfare & Concussion

    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 how the game manages player welfare & concussion. We debate how the game should handle the kick off, talk training contact sessions, player lawsuits & the boys go head to head over the length of the NRL season. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Training Contact Sessions 12:00 Impact On Life Span 15:00 The New Era Of Player Welfare 16:30 The Kick Off  29:45 The Health & Safety At Footy Clubs 42:30 Player Lawsuits 57:00 Is The Season Too Long? 01:00:00 The Role Of The RLPA 01:03:00 Ladbrokes Fan Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 13m
  3. The No. 1 Play By Play Commentator In The Game: Dan Ginnane

    4 DAYS AGO

    The No. 1 Play By Play Commentator In The Game: Dan Ginnane

    This week James Graham is joined by his great mate Dan Ginnane. Dan Ginnane is one of the best play by play commentators in the game calling the biggest games across Fox League & Triple M every round of the NRL season. Dan takes us inside his journey to becoming one of the most iconic voices in Rugby League, he explains the level of research required to call an NRL game, what makes a great commentator & why Ray Warren played a pivotal role in him pursuing NRL commentary!  Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 0:00 Off-Season 12:45 Preparation For Weekend Of Footy 20:53 What’s Harder To Call - Blowout Or Error-A-Thon? 26:20 What Does Dan Prefer - Radio or TV? 33:02 Commentating Test Match Cricket 37:20 Name Pronunciations 43:47 Fan Experience At Sporting Games 59:57 GOODBYE! 1:05:40 What Makes A Good Co-Commentator? 1:07:39 Commentator Rivalries  1:16:44 Ambitions & Goals 1:31:21 NRL In Las Vegas 1:45:30 Jimmy’s Three Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 10m
  4. The Craziest Transfer Window We've Ever Seen, Ben Hunt's Replacement & Pacific Championship Final Preview!

    6 NOV

    The Craziest Transfer Window We've Ever Seen, Ben Hunt's Replacement & Pacific Championship Final Preview!

    Jimmy Graham jumps in with Brandon Smith & Charlie White as the boys go deep on the craziest transfer window we've ever seen, plus we preview the pacific championship final & answer all your dms! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Jimmy’s Coffees Habits 03:00 Girds Retreat 09:30 Cheese Got A Cat 12:00 AJ Brimson's Betting Slip Up 17:00 Cheese Playing Future 22:30 Ben Hunt Latest 25:30 Terrell May Latest 29:00 Leo Thompson Latest 31:15 Ben Hunt’s Replacement 35:00 Clint Gutherson Unhappy With Dragons 39:20 Pacific Championships Recap 48:00 England Samoa Recap 53:00 Pacific Championships Final Week Preview 59:00 Questions From You See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 1m
  5. Roundtable Episode 5 | The Influence Of Media

    4 NOV

    Roundtable Episode 5 | The Influence Of Media

    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 the impact media has on the game of Rugby League. We go deep on if the media has too much power, how journalists get their stories, the impact social media is having on players & much more! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Does The Media Have Too Much Power? 03:00 Validating Stories As A Journalist 07:30 How Leaking Stories Impact Clubs 11:00 Click Bait Headlines 15:00 Impact Of Media Leaks On Clubs 22:30 Who Speaks To The Media The Most? 27:00 Crisis Management 31:00 Are Journos Scared Of Certain Clubs? 36:30 Do Clubs Put Restrictions On Players? 43:00 The Impact Of Social Media 01:01:00 Ladbrokes Fan Comments See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 8m

  6. 2 NOV

    The November 1 Transfer Window Special!

    James Graham is joined by the two biggest news breakers in the game for this massive November 1 transfer window special! SMH's Michael Chammas & Brent Read from the Daily telegraph jump 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! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Bye Round November 1 Special! 02:00 Latest On Ben Hunt 09:34 Clint Gutherson To Dragons? 12:10 The Fullback Position 24:20 The Wing Position 29:00 The Centre Position 36:00 The 5/8 Position 41:00 The Halfback Position 44:45 The Hooker Position 49:00 The Front Row Position 56:00 The Back Row Position 59:00 The Lock Position 01:00:00 Every Clubs Shopping List See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 10m

  7. 30 OCT

    Dragons' Extraordinary Decision To Terminate Ben Hunt's Contract, Which Club Could Sign Him & Ryan Papenhuyzen's NRL Future Up In The Air?!?!

    Jimmy is joined by Brandon Smith to take a look back at the game that never sleeps, rugby league! The boys discuss the the Dragons incredible decision to terminate Ben Hunt's contract and what it means for both player and club. Plus, we take a look at Ryan Papenhuyzen's contract situation, review the International footy over the weekend plus address the controversy around England's win over Samoa.  Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ Follow The Bye Round On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en Follow The Bye Round On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en 0:00 Cheese Back In Training & Jimmy’s Wellness Day 03:00 Ben Hunt Released From Contract - Dragons Implications 10:45 Which NRL Club Will Sign Ben Hunt? 25:50 Ryan Papenhuyzen To Hit The Open Market 35:30 Kangaroos v Kiwis Review + Tonga v Kiwis Preview 41:00 Siva Tua Controversy - England v Samoa 44:32 Kangaroos Tour Of England In 2025 48:15 Instagram QnA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    55 min
  8. Rountable Episode 4 | Representative Footy

    28 OCT

    Rountable Episode 4 | Representative Footy

    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 discuss the state of representative football. The panel discuss the scheduling issues that surround both Origin & International fixtures and what they best believe is the correct solution. Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/ Follow The Bye Round On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enFollow The Bye Round On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
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