James Graham, Wade Graham and Charlie White are in-studio ahead of a massive weekend of finals footy. They boys Mark Nawaqanitawase’s return to rugby union, debate Tino Fa'asuamaleaui choosing the Kangaroos over Samoa, we preview both Prelim Finals and explain why Nathan Cleary’s brilliance is still somehow underrated! 

Email: [email protected]

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=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround
Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga
Listen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037

0:00 Ready’s ASICS Sponsorship

3:03 “James Graham Doubles Down….”

4:33 NRL IN LAS VEGAS GIVEAWAY!

7:25 Mark Nawaqanitawase Back To Rugby Union

23:17 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui Picks Kangaroos Over Samoa

29:28 Kangaroos Number 1: Teddy, Edwards or Walsh?

35:21 Channel 7 Win Rugby League World Cup TV Rights

39:12 2017 World Cup Final: Jimmy v Wade

42:00 Storm v Sharks Preview

59:28 Ronaldo Mulitalo & The Ron-DAWG!

1:08:10 Storm v Sharks Predictions

1:14:32 The Greatness Of Nathan Cleary Is Understated!

1:18:00 Broncos v Panthers Preview

1:30:22 Broncos v Panthers Predictions

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham, Gorden Tallis and Charlie White rip into a massive second week of NRL Finals action including the perfect Panthers resounding win over the Bulldogs, the Sharks upset over the Minor Premiers the Raiders, plus, Jimmy fires back after an article over his commentary, the Media Sprint goes into overdrive and Manly fumbles Tom Trbojevic’s contract! 

Email: [email protected]

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=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround
Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga
Listen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037

0:00 Pre-Show Jersey Dribble

3:37 Jimmy Responds To News Article

17:01 Perfect Panthers Perfect Performance

37:35 Media Sprint Goes Next Level

45:17 Reed Mahoney’s Bulldogs Exit

55:34 Hyundai Hybrid Hero Finals Week 2

1:01:09 Manly Mismanage Tom Trbojevic’s New Contract

1:10:30 Disgusting English Food

1:16:01 Gordie Running Water For Kangaroos?

1:17:53 Instant Classic: Sharks Knock Out The Raiders

1:32:09 The Finals Schedule: Does A Sunday Prelim Matter?

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The week on The Bye Round James Graham is re-joined Michael Chammas and Charlie White continue our deep dive into the most personal feuds rugby league has ever seen. Today's episode unpacks the bad blood between Jason Taylor and Robbie Farah, we looking into the feud between referee Bill Harrigan & the Raging Bull Gorden Tallis, plus Jimmy opens up on the St Helens and Wigan hatred! 

Email: [email protected]

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=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround
Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga
Listen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037

0:00 Jason Taylor vs. Robbie Farah

20:40 Ricky Stuart vs. Trent Robinson=

28:16 Gorden Tallis v Bill Harrigan

36:21 Billy Slater vs. Aaron Woods

49:50 St Helens vs. Wigan

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Michael Chammas and Charlie White for a jam-packed episode ahead of week two of the NRL finals. 

The boys breaks down a stacked week; the Media 100-metre sprint during Grand Final week is officially on, Justin Holbrook lands the Knights gig, Victor Radley’s future at the Roosters is up in the air, the AFL splashes $5-million on Snoop Dogg, plus, a full preview of both Semi-Final clashes! 

Email: [email protected]

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=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround
Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga
Listen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037

0:00 “Humble Kid From Paddington”

4:41 Jimmy Accidentally Texting Phil Gould

9:00 The Media 100M Sprint Is Happening!

10:43 Tom Birmingham From Hello Sport Joins Us!

14:27 The Mechanic Of The Sprint

17:44 Message Of The Week: Suspensions During Finals

19:10 Win A Trip To Las Vegas NRL

20:30 Justin Holbrook New Knights Head Coach

29:52 The Victor Radley Situation

48:00 AFL Paying Snoop Dogg $5-Million

54:03 Bulldogs vs. Panthers Semi-Final Preview

1:01:56 Sunday Arvo Prelim Final: Good Or Bad?

1:04:39 Raiders vs. Sharks Semi-Final Preview

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After one of the most incredible weekend of finals footy, ever played, James Graham is joined by Charlie White to unpack all the drama from week one of the finals. From the Broncos miracle win in Canberra, the Panthers win in tough conditions, the Sharks impressive victory over the Roosters and the Bulldogs brave performance against the Storm, the boys unpack it all!

Email: [email protected]

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=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround
Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga
Listen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037

0:00 The Media Grand Final Sprint

5:18 Instant Classic: Broncos Win Greatest Final Ever

20:43 Poor Refereeing Performance

30:34 Pat Carrigan Suspension

34:21 Michael Maguire’s Reynolds Dilemma

43:17 Are The Raiders Cooked?

45:08 Broncos Vindicated In Brining In Madge?

46:57 Sharks Impressive Win Over The Roosters

51:48 Sam Walker Criticism Unfair?

53:28 Hyundai Hybrid Hero

56:43 Are The Bulldogs Cooked?

1:08:31 Bulldogs Panthers Sunday Blockbuster

1:13:08 Billy Walters ACL Injury News

1:18:02 Warriors Can Win The Comp In 2026

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The week on The Bye Round James Graham is joined Michael Chammas and Charlie White to dive head-first into the most personal feuds rugby league has ever seen. From legendary coaching clashes between Wayne Bennett vs Craig Bellamy, to the media wars of Phil “Buzz” Rothfield vs Danny Weidler, no grudge is off-limits! 

Email: [email protected]

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=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround
Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga
Listen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037

0:00 Wayne Bennett vs. Craig Bellamy

18:30 Buzz Rothfield vs. Danny Weidler

41:20 Luke Keary vs. Russell Crowe

50:37 Sam Burgess vs. James Graham

1:14:14 Benji Marshall vs. Tim Sheens

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Gorden Tallis and Charlie White ahead of a blockbuster opening weekend of finals footy. It's Jimmy's 40th Birthday and he reveals what he's learning to do even at this stage in his life. Plus, the boys discuss the huge news out of the Bulldogs with Toby Sexton returning to the team, plus, Darren Lockyer's takeover of Rugby League in London, Mal Meninga's Perth wobbles and we preview every game of week one of the finals. 

Email: [email protected]

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=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround
Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga
Listen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037

0:00 Jimmy’s 40th Birthday

10:16 MOTW: Is James Tedesco The Roosters Greatest Ever Player?

13:41 Darren Lockyer’s London Broncos Takeover

20:54 Clubs Spending PNG Money Early Just Incase

28:50 Mal Meninga Having Second Thoughts About Perth Bears?

40:57 Rule Change Idea - 7 Tackle Set

42:28 Taylan May Signs Extension With Tigers

44:01 Swearing In Post-Match Interviews

48:03 Finals Predictions Based On “Feelings”

50:00 Storm v Bulldogs Preview

58:58 Warriors v Panthers Preview

1:03:28 Sharks v Roosters Preview

1:05:46 Raiders vs. Broncos

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: [email protected]

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=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround
Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga
Listen 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.

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: [email protected]

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=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround
Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga
Listen 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.

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: [email protected]

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=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround
Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga
Listen 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.