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!

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The Bye Round With James Graham episodes:

05.01.2024
Where To Now For The Bunnies, Madge's Biggest Challenge With NSW & The Eels Injury Crisis!
James Graham is in with Brandon Smith as the boys discuss the messy ending of Jason Demetriou's time at the Bunnies, Cheese explains why he picked his option up in Bondi, we talk the Eels injury crisis & preview every...
04.29.2024
D-Day For Demetriou, The Changing Of The Guard At The Roosters & Round 8 Review!
James Graham is in with Charlie White as the boys talk the board meeting that could decide Jason Demetriou's future, we cover Luke Keary's retirement and the changing of the guard at the Chooks, plus we recap all the action...
04.28.2024
The King Of Penrith: Royce Simmons
This week James Graham is joined by his former coach & great mate Royce Simmons. Royce talks us through his battle with dementia, breaking the Panthers premiership drought, his favourite memories from his representative career & dishes the dirt on...
04.24.2024
Why Finucane Became An NRL Legend, A Lawsuit That Could Change The Game & Anzac Round Preview!
James Graham & Charlie White are in to talk Jackson Topine's lawsuit, Dale Finucane's retirement, Wally Lewis big call on tackling, we preview every game of the round, Jimmy talks his favourite Anzac Day moment & we talk Braydon Trindall's...
04.22.2024
Knights Disaster, The Dogs Of War, Brad Arthur's All In Message & Round 7 Review!
James Graham is in with Brandon Smith to review all the action from round 7. We talk if Ponga's injury is the end of the Knights season, the boys explain what Anzac day means to them, are the Dogs a...
04.21.2024
Dally M Winner: Todd Carney
This week James Graham is joined once again by Todd Carney. This time we cover his incredible Dally M winning football career, get his version of the Anasta field goal, talk the strange methods of Brian Smith, Todd talks us...
04.17.2024
The Warriors Greatest Ever Signing, The End Of The Panthers Dynasty & The Origin Selection Dilemmas!
James Graham is in with Charlie White fresh off the massive news that James Fisher Harris will be leaving Penrith at the end of the year. We talk if this will be the end of the Panthers dynasty, the Origin...
04.15.2024
Jimmy Responds To FitzSimons, Ricky Stuart's Feud With Des Hasler & Round 6 Review!
James Graham is in with Brandon Smith as Jimmy responds to FitzSimons article, we talk the Ricky Stuart Des Hasler beef, Souths improved performance, how Angus Crichton has rebuilt his career & recap every game of round 6! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Please leave...
04.14.2024
RLPA CEO: Clint Newton
This week James Graham is joined by RLPA CEO & NRL legend Clint Newton. Newton joins us fresh off finalising the long form CBA, we talk with him on how important this deal is for the players, how the CBA...
04.10.2024
Jimmy Blasts Peter Fitzsimons Over Tedesco Retirement Call, Demetriou's Big Play To Save Bunnies Job & Would Any Club Want Schuster?
James Graham is joined by Charlie White & Jimmy is fired up over Peter Fitzsimons recent article calling on James Tedesco to retire. We talk Jason Demetriou's big play to drop Cook, if Bennett would actually want the Bunnies job,...
04.08.2024
The Free Falling Rabbitohs, Why The Warriors Are Legit & Round 5 Review!
James Graham is in with Brandon Smith to breakdown what on earth is going on at the Bunnies, we talk the Eels early season slide, Cheese explains why the Warriors can win the comp & we review all the action...
04.07.2024
An Aussie Icon: Brendan Cowell
This week James is joined by one of Australia's most famous ever actors & his new boss Brendan Cowell. We talk Brendan's incredible career in acting, writing, directing & producing, the passion for his Cronulla Sharks, his book about an...
04.03.2024
Why Dragons Will Win The Lomax Release, Who Should Chase Big Nelson & Round 5 Preview!
Charlie White is back from his holiday & joins James Graham for a big edition of mid week matters! Jimmy explains why he thinks the Dragons are the winners of the Lomax release, we talk the Tigers roster management, we...
04.01.2024
The Tigers Resurrection, When Matty Johns Saved Cheese & Round 4 Review!
Brandon Smith & James Graham are in to recap every game from round 4! Cheese reveals the time Matty Johns saved his passport, we talk the Tigers unbelievable win, the Bulldogs attack & look at some blown leads in round...
03.31.2024
The Face Of The Game: Matty Johns
This week Jimmy is joined by one of Australia's most famous sports stars Matthew Johns. Matty takes us through his journey to become the face of the game at Fox League, what made playing for Newcastle so special, why he...
03.27.2024
Reece Walsh Contract Drama, Could The NRL Buy Leichhardt Oval, The Roosters Rap Group & Round 4 Preview!
We've got a double serving of Cheese with Brandon Smith back in with Jimmy! The boys talk Reece Walsh's Instagram contract drama, if the NRL should try and save Leichhardt Oval, Cheese talks the Roosters rap group & we preview...
03.25.2024
Controversy In The Bunker, Cheese's American Psycho Moment & Why We Need Suburban Grounds!
James Graham & Brandon Smith are in to recap a massive weekend of footy! We talk the Roosters big win over Souths & Cheese explains why the Roosters were far from their best. We unpack the controversial bunker calls, discuss...
03.24.2024
Wests Tigers CEO: Shane Richardson
This week James Graham is joined by Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson. Shane takes us inside the journey that the Tigers are on to turn around their club, we find out how the Tigers will decide where to play their...
03.20.2024
Jimmy's Plea To South Sydney, The Real Hastings Story & Round 3 Preview!
James Graham is in with Charlie White as Jimmy reflects on his experiences as a player and how media criticism made him change as a player for the worse. We talk the crisis at South Sydney and who is really...
03.18.2024
The Bunnies Early Season Crisis, Round 2 Recap & Are The Sea Eagles Contenders?
James Graham is in with Brandon Smith to recap all the action from round 2! We talk the pressure on the Bunnies, what went wrong for the Roosters, the Dragons poor round 2 performance, Jimmy explains what it is like...
03.17.2024
Sauce: Josh Mansour
This week Jimmy is joined by NRL icon Josh Mansour! Josh talks us through his recent retirement, why he has gone into podcasting, talks some of the best nights out he had during his footy career & for the first...
03.13.2024
Lomax Dragons Bombshell, The Idiot Of The Week & We Preview Every Round 2 Clash!
James Graham is in with Charlie White as Jimmy reacts to the bombshell that Zac Lomax wants out of the Dragons, we have a new segment where we find the idiot of the week & we look at all the...
03.11.2024
The Teams That Surprised Us, Worst Trainers Ever & Cheese's Bold Call On The Dragons!
Brandon Smith & James Graham are in to review the entire opening round! Cheese weighs in on the Spencer Leniu dramas, we talk the worst trainers the boys played with & Cheese has a bold call about the Dragons! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic...
03.10.2024
J-Moz: Josh Morris
This week Jimmy is joined by his former Bulldogs teammate & good friend Josh Morris. The boys unpack J-Moz's career, his relationship with his brother Brett, marking up against the greatest QLD side ever plus some of the funniest pranks...
03.06.2024
The Players Perspective On Vegas, Round 1 Preview & Will Bellamy Actually Retire?
Brandon Smith is in with James Graham to preview every game of round 1, Cheese talks us through what Las Vegas was like for the players, we talk TPJ's return to QCup & will Bellamy actually retire? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo...
03.05.2024
V'Landys Legacy, Leniu Racism Drama & What Is Wrong With The Bunnies Defence?
James Graham & Charlie White are back in Sydney to talk the success of Las Vegas, recap both games, unpack the Spencer Leniu racial slur, talk the rule changes & what is wrong with the Bunnies defence? Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo...
03.03.2024
Las Vegas In Review With Wade Graham
James Graham sits down with Wade Graham inside Allegiant Stadium to recap the wild week we have had in Las Vegas. We talk the success of the event & recap both games! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link:...
02.29.2024
First Night Antics In Las Vegas, Jimmy Gets Stitched Up By Andrew Voss & Our Huge Footy Preview!
Welcome to Vegas week on The Bye Round! Jimmy is once again joined by fellow Graham, Wade Graham, to preview the two blockbuster games ahead on Sunday. Plus, the boys share the antics that have gone on so far since...
02.26.2024
Vegas Is Finally Here, Jimmy Blasts Bizarre Refereeing Decision & Is The NRL Set To Buy The Super League?
Welcome to Vegas week on The Bye Round! Today, Jimmy is joined by fellow Graham, Wade Graham as the buildup towards the NRL's historic venture into the USA begins. Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ ...
02.25.2024
Fletch: Bryan Fletcher
This week James Graham is joined by one of the funniest men to step foot in our studio Bryan "Fletch" Fletcher! Fletch takes us through his recent trip to Las Vegas, his time at Fox Sports, talks some of his...
02.21.2024
Dragons Million Dollar Man, Why Jared Warea-Hargreaves Will Go Down As One Of The Greats & Trials Week 2 Preview!
James Graham is back with Charlie White to talk the Dragons officially signing Luciano Leilua, JWH's retirement, Stacey Jones getting the NZ coaching gig & preview week 2 of the trials! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND. Hats:...
02.19.2024
Which Teams Stood Out Week 1 Of Trials, Cheese Gives An Update On Dom Young & Why Papi Can Carry The Storm To A Premiership!
Brandon Smith is in with James Graham as the boys look at which teams stood out in the first week of trials. We talk the Roosters impressive win, why Papenhuyzen can help carry the Storm, we look ahead to Las...
02.18.2024
The CEO: Justin Pascoe
This week James Graham is joined by former Tigers & Panthers CEO Justin Pascoe. Justin opens up on his recent exit from the Tigers, looking back at some of the challenges he faced while leading the Tigers. We discuss the...
02.14.2024
NRL 2024 Season Preview!
This week James Graham is joined by Charlie White to preview every single team ahead of the 2024 NRL season! We look at each club's recruitment, how they can be successful & answer all the burning questions with trials kicking...
02.12.2024
The Roosters Rebuild, Welcome To Brooksvale & Jimmy Is Heading To Las Vegas!
This week James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys unpack the huge news that Joey Manu is heading to Rugby! Jimmy reflects on the Lodge & explains why he wanted to do it, we talk a bizarre...
02.11.2024
Lodgey: Matt Lodge
This week Jimmy is joined by one of the best front rowers in the game Matt Lodge. Matt opens up for the first time on the struggles he faced returning to the NRL, the guilt he felt after the New...
02.07.2024
New Zealand 2021 World Cup with Brandon Smith & Ronaldo Mulitalo | Tour Tales
We're back with another edition of Tour Tales & this time we go behind the scenes of the 2021 World Cup with Kiwi internationals Brandon Smith & Ronaldo Mulitalo! The boys reveal who was the biggest pest on tour, how...
02.05.2024
Cheese Is Back! We Find Out The Rule Changes Fans Haven't Been Told About & The Bears Might Be Back!
Brandon Smith is finally back & the boys let us in on the new rule changes the NRL will be implementing & how they will change the game! We talk the Roosters special treatment for Las Vegas, if the Bears...
02.04.2024
The Bradford Brawler: John Bateman
This week James Graham is joined by NRL superstar John Bateman. Bateman opens up on the tough year at the Tigers in 2023, explains why he wanted to come back to the NRL & the boys talk playing for England...
01.31.2024
1986 Kangaroos Tour with Peter Sterling & Blocker Roach | Tour Tales
This week James Graham is joined by 2 icons of the game Peter Sterling & Blocker Roach. Sterlo & Blocker take us inside the 1986 Kangaroos tour of Great Britain & France which saw the Kangaroos go undefeated for the...
01.30.2024
The Win Win Dogs Dragons Trade, Pre-Season Predictions, NRL Salaries & Could Taumalolo Leave The Cowboys?
James Graham is joined by Charlie White to talk the Dragons signing of Raymond Faitala-Mariner, NRL's average salaries, the Cowboys captain shake up, we get Jimmy's pre-season predictions & Origin is somehow on the agenda! Better Help Special Offer: https://www.betterhelp.com/byeround Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Athletic...
01.28.2024
An Elite Coach: Michael Chieka
This week Jimmy is joined by one of Australia's greatest international rugby coaches Michael Chieka. Chieka talks us through his incredible run with Argentina at the World Cup, his time as assistant coach at the Sydney Roosters, coaching Lebanon in...
01.24.2024
England 2017 World Cup | Tour Tales
This week we get the English perspective on the 2017 World Cup with John Bateman & Tom Burgess joining James Graham to go inside Jimmy's favourite international tour! The guys give us some cracking Wayne Bennett yarns, we hear about...
01.23.2024
Why The Tigers Are Dumping Nofoaluma, The TPJ Media Beat Up & Las Vegas Dramas!
This week James Graham is back with Charlie White to talk the huge news the Tigers are dumping Nofoaluma, we talk Tevita Pangai-Jnr media beat up as he's linked to the Broncos, look at the massive NRL rule change &...
01.21.2024
Hoppa: Will Hopoate
Our first guest of 2024 is NRL legend Will Hopoate! Jimmy's former Doggies teammate takes us through his decision to take 2 years out of the game at just 19 for religious reasons, how he ended up not playing Sundays...
01.17.2024
Kangaroos 2017 World Cup | Tour Tales
This is the first installment of our brand new show that takes people behind the scenes of what happens on a rugby league tour! You will hear from some of the games greats with stories from on and off the...
01.15.2024
The Dragons Volkman Drama, 3 Things To Look Forward To In 2024 & The Tigers Signing Spree!
We're back to regular programming with 3 shows a week on again! We look at the Dragons Volkman drama, talk the Tigers signing spree, look at the depth of the NRL this year & give the 3 things we are...
01.08.2024
Underrated Or Overrated NRL Edition!
This week James Graham is joined by Charlie White for a special edition of NRL Overrated & Underrated. The boys look at the big issues in the game & also debate some of life's great issues! We are back with...
01.02.2024
2024 NRL Fantasy Draft! 1-17 & Only 1 Player From Each Club!
James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys go head to head in an NRL fantasy draft picking only one player from each club! The Jimmy hats are live so please help the show by grabbing a hat...
12.26.2023
2023 End Of Season Quiz & Year In Review!
James Grahamn is joined by Charlie White to unpack the year that was in 2023! The boys go head to head on a 2023 NRL season quiz & look back on the first full calendar year of the Bye Round! Ladbrokes:...

What's The Bye Round With James Graham about?

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The Bye Round With James Graham episodes:

Where To Now For The Bunnies, Madge's Biggest Challenge With NSW & The Eels Injury Crisis!

D-Day For Demetriou, The Changing Of The Guard At The Roosters & Round 8 Review!

The King Of Penrith: Royce Simmons

Why Finucane Became An NRL Legend, A Lawsuit That Could Change The Game & Anzac Round Preview!

Knights Disaster, The Dogs Of War, Brad Arthur's All In Message & Round 7 Review!

Dally M Winner: Todd Carney

The Warriors Greatest Ever Signing, The End Of The Panthers Dynasty & The Origin Selection Dilemmas!

Jimmy Responds To FitzSimons, Ricky Stuart's Feud With Des Hasler & Round 6 Review!

RLPA CEO: Clint Newton

Jimmy Blasts Peter Fitzsimons Over Tedesco Retirement Call, Demetriou's Big Play To Save Bunnies Job & Would Any Club Want Schuster?

The Free Falling Rabbitohs, Why The Warriors Are Legit & Round 5 Review!

An Aussie Icon: Brendan Cowell

Why Dragons Will Win The Lomax Release, Who Should Chase Big Nelson & Round 5 Preview!

The Tigers Resurrection, When Matty Johns Saved Cheese & Round 4 Review!

The Face Of The Game: Matty Johns

Reece Walsh Contract Drama, Could The NRL Buy Leichhardt Oval, The Roosters Rap Group & Round 4 Preview!

Controversy In The Bunker, Cheese's American Psycho Moment & Why We Need Suburban Grounds!

Wests Tigers CEO: Shane Richardson

Jimmy's Plea To South Sydney, The Real Hastings Story & Round 3 Preview!

The Bunnies Early Season Crisis, Round 2 Recap & Are The Sea Eagles Contenders?

Sauce: Josh Mansour

Lomax Dragons Bombshell, The Idiot Of The Week & We Preview Every Round 2 Clash!

The Teams That Surprised Us, Worst Trainers Ever & Cheese's Bold Call On The Dragons!

J-Moz: Josh Morris

The Players Perspective On Vegas, Round 1 Preview & Will Bellamy Actually Retire?

V'Landys Legacy, Leniu Racism Drama & What Is Wrong With The Bunnies Defence?

Las Vegas In Review With Wade Graham

First Night Antics In Las Vegas, Jimmy Gets Stitched Up By Andrew Voss & Our Huge Footy Preview!

Vegas Is Finally Here, Jimmy Blasts Bizarre Refereeing Decision & Is The NRL Set To Buy The Super League?

Fletch: Bryan Fletcher

Dragons Million Dollar Man, Why Jared Warea-Hargreaves Will Go Down As One Of The Greats & Trials Week 2 Preview!

Which Teams Stood Out Week 1 Of Trials, Cheese Gives An Update On Dom Young & Why Papi Can Carry The Storm To A Premiership!

The CEO: Justin Pascoe

NRL 2024 Season Preview!

The Roosters Rebuild, Welcome To Brooksvale & Jimmy Is Heading To Las Vegas!

Lodgey: Matt Lodge

New Zealand 2021 World Cup with Brandon Smith & Ronaldo Mulitalo | Tour Tales

Cheese Is Back! We Find Out The Rule Changes Fans Haven't Been Told About & The Bears Might Be Back!

The Bradford Brawler: John Bateman

1986 Kangaroos Tour with Peter Sterling & Blocker Roach | Tour Tales

The Win Win Dogs Dragons Trade, Pre-Season Predictions, NRL Salaries & Could Taumalolo Leave The Cowboys?

An Elite Coach: Michael Chieka

England 2017 World Cup | Tour Tales

Why The Tigers Are Dumping Nofoaluma, The TPJ Media Beat Up & Las Vegas Dramas!

Hoppa: Will Hopoate

Kangaroos 2017 World Cup | Tour Tales

The Dragons Volkman Drama, 3 Things To Look Forward To In 2024 & The Tigers Signing Spree!

Underrated Or Overrated NRL Edition!

2024 NRL Fantasy Draft! 1-17 & Only 1 Player From Each Club!

2023 End Of Season Quiz & Year In Review!