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. 

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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

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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!

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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

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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.

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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

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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?

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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

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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!"

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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.

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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

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James Graham and Charlie White are back for anothee week of Mid-Week Matters. From Jimmy's first-world problems to Melbourne Storm’s winning formula, the boys cover the biggest stories shaping the NRL this week. They unpack Tino’s NRL future, the state of the Bulldogs and Charlie asks Jimmy an important question; Is it time for Manly to rebuild and cut ties with the Trbojevics? We dust off the Premiership Pyramid and take a deep dive into round 25 of the NRL!

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0:00 The Winter Sads

3:20 The Roundtable Is Back For Season 3

6:10 First World Problems

14:57 MOTW: The Successful Melbourne Storm System

22:05 Tino’s NRL Future - Where Will He End Up?

32:53 State Of The Bulldogs

39:45 Jimmy’s Premiership Pyramid

51:14 The Bottom 9

56:45 The Manly Sea Eagles Rebuild

1:02:11 Round 25 Preview

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James Graham is joined by Charlie White and the returning Brandon Smith, as the boys take a look back at all the action from Round 24 in the NRL. Cheese opens up on the last few weeks, Jimmy rages over players taking a dive, staying down and milking penalties, plus, we discuss Payne Haas' defection to Samoa and what it means for the International game and State of Origin! All that plus much much more.

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0:00 Cheese Is Back!

4:00 Why Do Dummy-Halves Throw Forward Passes?

6:20 The Pots Go Off!

9:10 Breaking Bread Podcast Reaction

11:05 Our Printer Is Still Stuffed

17:30 Tigers Secure Most Wins In A Season Since 2019

21:55 Is Anthony Seibold’s Time Up At Manly?

32:45 Jimmy’s Pissed Off With Players Laying In The Ruck

40:50 Did Harry Grant Dive?

48:20 Which Potential NRL Coaching Role Is Best?

54:50 Race For The Top 8

58:41 Cam McIness ACL Injury

1:01:50 Instant Classic: Battle Of Brisbane

1:05:45 Wahs Controversial Win Over Dragons

1:08:50 Samoa Pledges Allegiance To Samoa

1:17:13 Tino To Re-Join Melbourne?

1:19:23 Bulldogs Falling Off A Cliff?

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In 2006, the rugby league world stopped for a moment when tempers flared and fists flew between Kangaroos enforcer Willie Mason and Great Britain powerhouse Stuart Fielden during a fiery international test at the Sydney Football Stadium. Now, for the first time in 19 years, the two men sit face-to-face to revisit the tackle, the punch, the headlines and everything that came after. This unfiltered conversation dives into the truth behind the infamous clash, the personal and professional fallout and whether time really heals all wounds.

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0:00 The Build Up

13:00 Potential Boxing Fight

18:30 The Fallout

28:05 Playing On After Being KO’d

31:48 Almost Joining The Bulldogs & Roosters

40:00 Leaving Bradford Bulls

44:06 The Fall Of Bradford In The 00’s
56:46 Current State Of Super League

1:07:39 When Jimmy Faced Stuart In 2003 & 2004

1:19:38 Stuart’s Dream Spine

1:22:09 Jimmy’s 3 Questions

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Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White ahead of a blockbuster weekend of footy. And as the finals near closer, we ask the Burning Questions for some of the Premiership contenders including; Are The Storm Lacking Killer Instinct?  Do The Bulldogs Have Enough Fire Power? Are The Raiders Too Inexperienced To Win The Comp?

Plus, Jimmy shares his thoughts on Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's big money dilemma and he tees-off on the disaster Super League expansion vote! All that and much much more! 

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0:00 Jimmy’s Surgery

4:00 Mixed Gender Baby Showers

9:45 MOTW: Is R360 Really A Threat To The NRL?

23:19 Super League Expansion Disaster

31:54 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui To Test Open Market

40:31 Stephen Crichton’s Aura

43:35 Burning Question: Do The Bulldogs Have Enough Fire Power?

46:52 BQ: Are The Raiders Too Inexperienced To Win The Premiership?

48:32 BQ: Are The Storm Lacking Killer Instinct?

52:00 BQ: Will The Panthers Be Too Tired To Go All The Way?

54:11 Manly Old Boys Turn On Anthony Seibold

57:29 Make Jimmy Laugh

59:22 Jason Demetriou Set To Get PNG Coaching Gig

1:03:31 Round 24 Preview

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