The Bye Round With James Graham

Welcome to The Bye Round Podcast. In today's episode James chats with one of rugby league biggest player agents, David Riolo. In this fascinating chat, David takes us behind the scenes of how he negotiates deals for some of rugby league's biggest stars. Plus, we look back on some of his most memorable deals including how the AFL signed Karmichael Hunt & the future of Matt Burton. Don't forget to subscribe & leave a review of the show. Plus, stay up to date with the podcast and our socials here: https://bit.ly/3O0Ur14See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham sits down with one of his closest teammates Josh Reynolds. Reynolds talks about his return to the Dogs & reveals exactly why he is back. The boys discuss their premiership run together & what it was like to end Queensland's State of Origin dominance. Reynolds also explains the challenges he faced at the Tigers both on & off the field, plus lets us know what Jimmy was really like as a captain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham sits down with his former teammate and close friend Gareth Widdop. Widdop talks us through his successful time in the NRL, including the 2012 premiership with the Storm & some of the horrific challenges with injury he has faced. The boys also reflect on their time in England camp together & pull back the curtain on what it was like playing together at the Dragons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Charlie White Preview Week 4 Of The World Cup In The Bye Round's Preview Show! We breakdown the impact John Bateman can have on the Wests Tigers, Jimmy defends how the World Cup is currently set up & we preview every game of the Quarter Finals as the Kangaroos halves debate rages on!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham sits down with his former teammate & mentor Adrian "Moz" Morley. Adrian reflects on his time with the Roosters & how bonding off the field made them a better team on it. He explains why he thinks representing England is his greatest achievement & reveals his black book he kept so he never forgot who he wanted to bash!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham sits down with his former boss Todd Greenberg. They talk through his time as NRL CEO, his legacy within the game and some of the tough calls he had to make as the boss of the game. Todd offers an incredible insight into the unique challenges that come your way as a CEO of a sporting code. 00:00 Welcome Todd Greenberg! 2:00 His New Role As CEO Of Australian Cricketers Association 9:00 How You Are Judged As A CEO 14:00 How Do You Make A Decision As A CEO 21:00 Impact On Family Life As A CEO 23:00 Why Todd Wants To Be Challenged By Team Around Him 26:00 The Talk Up The Game Movement! 29:00 Todd Introducing Concussion Protocols 42:00 Mad Monday Dramas! 49:00 The No Fault Stand Down Policy 1:00:00 Is Todd Proud Of His Time With NRL? 1:04:00 Todd’s Thoughts On New Broadcast Deal 1:05:00 Todd’s Exit From NRL 1:07:00 What Should Be NRL’s Long Term Focus? 1:09:00 The NRL’s 2018 Crackdown On Penalties, Why They Backflipped? 1:18:00 Time At The Bulldogs – How He Got Des HaslerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham sits down with an icon of rugby league Greg Inglis. Jimmy talks to GI about his struggles post retirement, his record breaking NRL career and what the future holds.  00:00 Welcome GI! 1:00 GI’s Mental Struggles 13:00 What Does The Future Look Like For GI? 20:30 Time In Melbourne 26:30 How GI Feels About The Stripped Premierships? 32:30 Leaving The Storm & Back Flipping On The Broncos To Sign With Souths 35:30 How Souths Turned Things Around! 40:30 The 2014 Premiership! 46:00 The Goanna Celebration 50:30 Why He Decided To Retire With 2 Years Left On Deal 57:30 Why Did GI Sign For The Warrington Wolves? 1:00:45 Representing QLD Instead Of NSW 1:04:00 Winning 8 Straight Origin Series 1:08:00 Are QLD More Passionate Than NSW? 1:10:50 Playing For Australia 1:12:30 How Will Australia Go In This World Cup?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham sits down with one of the best front rowers of all time Mark "Spudd" Carroll. Spudd has lived a very unique life for a footballer & he talks us through his time as Russell Crowe's bodyguard, his rivalry with Paul Harragon, his premiership win with Manly, his gym & how he got his nickname Spudd. Sit back and enjoy one of the great story tellers from Rugby league!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham sits down with one of the toughest & funniest footy players, the hectic cheese Brandon Smith! We talk to Brandon about some of the challenges he has faced so far, the upcoming world cup & how he is feeling about heading to the Roosters.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Sterling shares his memories from his playing days in Parramatta & what the Eels need to do to lift a premiership on Sunday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.