The Bye Round With James Graham

James Graham & Charlie White are back for another episode of Mid-Week Matters. This week the boys have a massive announcement involving a current NRL star. The guys also discuss Wayne Bennett's no show at the Dolphins trial, unpack the Kalyn Ponga press conference, discuss the Tigers new captain and preview the seasons for the Broncos, Tigers & Rabbitohs. If you are enjoying the show please leave us a review and if you want to grab any merch check out - https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are joined by the one of Australia's most successful entrepreneurs Mark Bouris. Bouris' connection with Rugby league runs deep. Growing up in Punchbowl he fell in love with the game as a kid and today sits on the Roosters Board. In this chat the boys look at how the future of Rugby League will look, what makes the Roosters boardroom so successful, why some clubs fail & what the NRL's business strategy should be. This is a very different chat to any we have had before and if you enjoy it please leave us a review and let us know what you think.  If you want to grab some merch check out: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is back with Charlie White and the boys have a name for the show! The boys react to the bizarre NRL staffer recording, preview the All-Stars game and Jimmy explains why the Latrell Mitchell Jack Wighton wrestle is a storm in a tea cup. We also preview the Roosters, Sharks & Titans season.  Join the Bye Round Club by grabbing some merch here: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You asked and we delivered. Sit back and enjoy this absolute cracker with one of the biggest personalities the game has seen, Willie Mason. Willie how the game has changed since retirement, his podcast with YKTR, his time in the South of France with Todd Carney and how he uses mushrooms to activate his brain. We also discuss his new role with the Bulldogs and how they are shaping up ahead of this season. This is one of my favourite chats I have had so far so please let me know what you think!  Please drop subscribe and drop us a review! If you want to grab some merch check out: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Bye Round James Graham is joined by the Knights new star recruit Jackson Hastings. This in-depth and emotional chat covered Jackson's recent exit from the Tigers, his mental health struggles & dives deep into the class and determination he showed to turn his footy career around. We also look at how the Knights are travelling and what their goals are this year. Please drop us a review and if you want to grab some merch check out: https://thebyeround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bye Round is back for 2023 & kicks off with an incredible chat with a true leader of the game Wade Graham. Wade is not only a leader on the field but he plays a major role at the RLPA as a board member and has been instrumental in the recent CBA negotiations. Wade talks us through his plans for retirement, explains what the real story is in the salary cap dispute, his issues with concussion & discusses is this will be his last year in the NRL. Please drop us a review and if you want to grab some merch check out: https://thebyeround.com/  We are pumped for this year and if you have any guests you would like to hear let us know through our DMs on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join The Bye Round Club By Grabbing Some Merch Here: https://thebyeround.com/  We wrap up coaches month and season 1 with the new coach of the Manly Sea Eagles Anthony Seibold.  Seibold explains how Manly will rebuild following this years jersey scandal & how the group has come together already in pre-season. Seibold reflects on his challenges he faced at the Broncos and explains why he regrets leaving South Sydney. We also talk his time over in England as the assistant coach of the England Rugby Union side & how working under Eddie Jones has improved him as a coach. We recorded this chat before Tom Trbojevic's injury so that is why we do not mention in this chat.  Let us know what you think & please follow us on Instagram, YouTube & Tik Tok.  0:00 Jammer’s Thank You! 0:43 Welcome New Manly Coach Anthony Seibold 1:05 The Pride Jersey Saga & A Broken Manly? 9:40 Working With The Trbojevic Brothers 15:50 Gaining A Competitive Advantage In The NRL 23:13 Keeping Tommy Turbo Fit 25:48 Manly’s 2023 Breakout Stars 32:00 Taking Over From Des Hasler 34:34 Assembling The Manly Coaching Staff 41:44 English Rugby Union 55:47 Eddie Jones In The NRL 1:00:11 Regretting Joining The Broncos 1:14:17 What To Expect From Manly In 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check Out The Merch To Join The Bye Round Club: https://thebyeround.com/  Coaches month continues with the brand new coach of the Bulldogs Cameron Ciraldo. Cam is our first guest to return for a 2nd chat, this time as a head coach in the NRL. Cam explains the early challenges he is facing at the Bulldogs, what he expects from the group in 2023, the signing of Bronson Xerri and why he thinks Matt Burton will be a Bulldog for a very long time.   Let us know what you think & please follow us on Instagram, YouTube & Tik Tok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check Out Our Merch: https://thebyeround.com/  Coaches month continues with another coach who has just finished his rookie season, Sharks Coach Craig Fitzgibbon.  Craig explains why he showed so much patience in waiting for a head coaching job & why Sharks were the perfect fit. How he got the best out of the Sharks this year, what he wasn't ready for in first season & the disappointing end to the season. Craig also talks about what the Roosters mean to him & how fortunate he feels to have learnt underneath Trent Robinson.  Let us know what you think & please follow us on Instagram, YouTube & Tik Tok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy sits down with one of the true up and coming coaches of our game Jason Demetriou. Jimmy & Jason talk his journey to this point including learning under Wayne Bennett, the struggles of an assistant coach, the decision to let Adam Reynolds go & much more! Jason is a modern coach who isn't afraid of the tough questions & we loved the honesty he had during the chat.  Let us know what you think & please follow us on Instagram, YouTube & Tik Tok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.