The Bye Round With James Graham

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast The Fan Roundtable is back, for its fourth edition overall and the first of 2026! On this episode Jimmy is joined Tommy Tobler to where it's gone wrong for Manly to start this season. Nathan Corbett a.k.a Random Stats Guys answers if Todd Payten is still the right man for the job at the Cowboys. And finally, Joel Harrison shares his thoughts on the Warriors hot start to the season and IF they can finally go all the way!  NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact 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 Up Up The Wahs 8:15 Does NZ Need A Second NRL Team? 11:35 Wahs Not Retaining Aussie Players 17:39 Fans Perspective On Six Agains 32:25 What’s Gone Wrong With Manly? 38:00 Can Manly Salvavge This Season? 42:18 The Manly Old Boys 45:10 Cowboys Disappointing Start 51:29 Can Cowboys Salvage This Season? 54:34 Cowboys & Manly Attack 1:01:50 Isaac Moses Impact On Manly/Cowboys 1:06:36 Seibold/Payten Coaching Futuręs 1:11:46 Jimmy vs. Wahs Fans 1:15:09 Willie Peters 1:19:41 Expanding The Finals Series 1:26:19 20 Team Conference System?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Jimmy and Charlie are joined by special guest and the man in the news, Gold Coast Titans part-owner Gorden Tallis! The Raging Bull opens up on his explosive "feud" with Michael Maguire & Adam Reynolds & takes aim at Brisbane journalists. Plus the boys also discuss the latest in the Bronson Xerri drama, E-Bikes cause chaos at the Roosters & we preview every game of a blockbuster round 3!  NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact 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 Tallis v Reynolds/Madge Feud 17:38 Reynolds Ruled Out 24:00 Gehamat Shibasaki Dropped Fair? 30:44 Broncos Xerri Saga Continues 39:41 Perth Bears Latest Signing 48:10 E-Bikes Dramas At The Roosters 55:12 Round 3 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham & Luke Keary are back in to review all the weekend action! From the Eels upset win in Brisbane, to a history making night at Allianz and even some drama in Belmore, the boys discuss all the hottest topics from round two of the NRL! NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact 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 Running 40km in 5 Hours 5:48 Manly’s Poor Performance 12:27 Coaching & Succession Plans 18:54 Jake Trbojevic’s Longevity 29:55 Bronson Xerri Dramas At The Bulldogs 41:02 Eels Upset Broncos 49:35 Tallis Comments On Adam Reynolds 56:55 Storm Thump The Dragons 1:02:30 AJ Makes History 1:07:35 Wahs Are The Real Deal 1:12:29 Tigers’ Benji Ball  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast On today's episode James Graham is joined by former NRL player turned podcaster turned mental health advocate turned marathon runner, the legend Keegan Hipgrave. In this incredible chat the boys chat about their mutual love for running, which includes Keegan's 2026 challenge of running every major marathon in the world! Plus, Keegan opens up on his work in the podcast and mental health space! NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact 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 Running The 7 Major Marathons 7:35 Jimmy’s Running Journey 17:01 Backyard Ultra 23:01 Advocating For Men’s Mental Health 39:08 Dealing With Mental Health As Athletes 58:35 Being Open & Vulnerable 1:03:16 Keegan’s Podcast 1:06:49 The Mary Fowler Episode 1:14:43 Keegan’s Exit From The NRLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham & Charlie White are back in for another week of Mid-Week Matters! The boys preview every game of round 2, plus, chat Kalyn Ponga's allegiance switch, the noise around the six again rule change, why League must win the code war against Union in Junior Footy and could State of Origin land on Netflix? NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact 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 Sunrise Star 7:58 Too Many Six Agains In Round 1? 18:26 Origin On Netflix? 23:26 League v Union - How To Win The Code War 34:41 Predictions We’d Like Back 36:14 Ponga Switches To New Zealand NORD + AD 41:19 Broncos v Eels Preview 51:01 Wahs v Raiders 53:27 Roosters v Rabbitohs 58:33 Tigers v Cowboys 1:03:01 Dragons v Storm Preview 1:04:39 Panthers v Sharks 1:07:04 Sea Eagles v Knights 1:08:50 Dolphins v TitansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham & Luke Keary are in, as Round 1 of the NRL is officially complete. The boys dissect all the important talking points including; Souths statement win, the Broncos humiliated at home, Raiders golden point win and the Roosters halves combination comes under scrutiny! Plus, Jimmy reacts to Zac Lomax's official move to Rugby Union.  NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact 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 Saga Officially Over 17:04 Never Watching A Trial Game Again 18:02 Kez’s New TV Show: Agenda Setter On Channel 7 23:37 Sunday Sin-Bin 25:36 Souths Statement Win 32:27 Dolphins Defensive Issues 36:47 The DCE Criticism 52:28 Tannah Boyd Steps Up For The Wahs 54:22 DCE v Fifita/Latrell 56:05 AJ’s Record Breaking Try 1:00:42 Manly Lose Golden Point Thriller 1:08:53 Raiders Building Star Players 1:14:37 Broncos Humiliated By PenrithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast This week on The Bye Round, James Graham is on location in Las Vegas with two of the key architects behind rugby league’s newest and most fascinating project, the PNG Chiefs. Joining Jimmy are the brains behind the Chiefs: General Manager of Football Michael Chammas and CEO Lorna McPherson.They dive deep into how the team will change rugby league forever, not just for Papua New Guinea, but for the entire NRL. NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact 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 Impact Of PNG NRL Team 6:04 Why Chammas Switched From Journo To GM 10:38 Who Will Be The Coach? 15:48 The PNG Village For The Players 22:27 Tax Free Salary Incentive 29:04 Which Players Are On The Hitlist? 23:37 Gameday Experience PNG Style 40:04 The Government Funding 44:00 PNG Premiership In 3 Years? 45:54 Does Chammas Miss Journalism? 50:40 Leveraging The MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of Mid-Week-Matters with James Graham & Charlie White. In this episode the boys discuss the latest on Zac Lomax, Mitch Barnett's future, the shock non-selection for the Raiders in round one which leads to a debate around introducing a loan system and Jimmy is asked if the NRL should start their own competition in England featuring the biggest clubs in the country? Plus, we preview every game of Round 1!   JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact 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 Glad To Be Home From Vegas! 8:00 Patreon Is LIVE! 12:00 Lomax Spotted At Rugby Australia HQ 18:00 Bad Blood Between Parra & Storm 21:49 Lomax’s Next Move? 28:03 Clubs In Mix For Mitch Barnett 31:00 Raiders Shock Non-Selections 42:30 Storm v Eels Preview 47:28 Wahs v Roosters Preview 49:05 Broncos v Panthers Preview 56:02 Sharks v Titans Preview 58:43 Jamal Fogarty Cup Preview 1:01:47 Wayne Bennett Cup Preview 1:09:26 Listener QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham and Luke Keary dissect all the action from the opening weekend of the NRL in Las Vegas! The Bulldogs thrilling yet controversial win, the heat now turned up to maximum on Todd Payten folloiwing the Cowboys first-up loss, NRL Europe talks ramp up plus Kez shares never before told insight into the infamous Broncos & Roosters hotel scuffle NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact 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 Lil Jon NRL After Party 4:32 NRL Europe Back On? 17:27 Bulldogs Controversial Win 26:47 Captain’s Challenge For Golden Point? 29:15 Knights Upset The Cowboys 41:03 2024 Roosters & Broncos Vegas Scuffle 42:56 JImmy’s Thoughts On Lomax SagaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the 2026 NRL season kickoff in Las Vegas, James Graham sticks his neck out predicts the Top 10 Signings of the year. From 10-1 these are the players Jimmy predicts we’ll all be raving about when the dust settles come October once the season is over! Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact 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 Comedy Of Errors 7:46 Number 10 10:26 Number 9 16:01 Number 8 21:07 Number 7 23:32 Number 6 29:02 Number 5 35:58 Number 4 39:32 Number 3 46:52 Number 2 52:45 Honourable Mentions 57:50 Number 1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.