The Bye Round With James Graham

James Graham and Charlie White are back in to discuss all the all the biggest topics of footy so far plsu preview a HUGE Round 17 of the NRL!  JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 World Cup Vibes 9:40 24-Hour Jai Arrow Stream 17:24 Charlie Flying Business, Dad Economy 22:45 NSW Blues Origin Changes 32:40 Sam Walker To Hit Open Market? 41:00 Bronson Xerri To Storm Or Parra? 44:00 Eels Chasing Spencer Leniu 47:04 Perth Bears Salary Cap Concessions 54:00 TV Rights Deal & Future Of Rugby League 1:04:55 Nord VPN 1:06:15 Round 17 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Luke Keary are back in after a massive round of NRL action. The boys dissect all the big moments and hottest talking points from the round including; the big changes at the Bulldogs, why Todd Payten's re-signing confuses Jimmy, Dolphins confirm Premiership contending status & Kez's theory on why "no one" can save the NSW Blues ahead of Origin 3.  JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 24-Hour Live Stream This Thursday! 4:22 Luke Keary vs. Jarome Luai 10:58 Origin 3: What Are Laurie Daley’s Priorities? 16:54 Latrell Mitchell Potential Injury 21:16 Christchurch 20th NRL Team? 23:26 Wahs Cows Controversial Bunker Calls 29:01 Jimmy’s Confused By Cowboys Re-Signing Todd Payten 34:29 Bulldogs Spine Changes 47:34 NORD VPN 49:04 Dolphins Continue Winning Streak 54:43 Titans Upset The Panthers 59:57 Dragons Coaching Update 1:11:12 Raiders Season Over?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Flanagan sits down with James Graham for one of the most candid conversations you'll hear from an NRL coach. Flanno opens up about his brutal exit from the Dragons — the messages his family received, the moment that became the last straw, and how he found a way to move forward. He reflects honestly on his tenure at the club, his pride in the Dragons board, and just how hard it was coaching his own son Kyle. Plus, Flanno reveals he still has a burning desire to be involved in the game — just not as a head coach — and why one of the new NRL franchises could be his next chapter. 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: [email protected] 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 00:00 - Welcome  01:00 - Parting ways with the Dragons  08:30 - What next?  19:00 - Tenure at the Dragons  40:00 - Today’s game  01:05:00 - The future of the Dragons See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Steve 'Blocker' Roach join to recap a dominant Queensland performance that has NSW in serious trouble heading to the Suncorp decider. The boys break down the Maroons' stunning second-half blitz, the changes Laurie Daley must make to save the Blues' series, and whether NSW have any answers for this Queensland side.  JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 00:00 - Welcome  01:00 - Initial thoughts on Game 2  05:00 - NSW performance 25:30 - Changes needed for game 3 39:00 - QLD Dominance 57:00 - Round 16 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Wade Graham to break down a massive week in rugby league. The boys give their verdict on State of Origin Game 2, Jimmy pulls no punches on the Ezra Mam situation — saying he was almost embarrassed watching it unfold as they deliver a damning assessment of the Broncos. Plus the Ashley Klein gambling controversy, Jarome Luai's performance over the weekend, the Sharks edging the Warriors, Souths' demolition of Brisbane, and the Raiders not being able to  Oh, and Jimmy can't stand Australian "football fans" right now with the Socceroos taking over the country. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 00:00 - Welcome  07:00 - Sir Kevin Sinfield  10:00 - State of Origin Game 2  24:00 - Ashley Klein  29:00 - Sharks Warriors  41:00 - Souths Broncos  55:00 - Raiders Eels 01:03:00 - Jarome Luai and the Tigers  01:06:00 - Dolphins RoostersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by NSW Blues legend Steve Roach and Queensland Maroons enforcer Gorden Tallis for our MASSIVE State of Origin Game 2 Preview at the MCG! The boys review a fiery Game 1, debate what Billy Slater does with Reece Walsh, break down both team selections — including Blocker's strong take on the Haumole Riki omission — and give their verdicts on why each team wins in Melbourne. Plus, the legends share their favourite Origin memories and take a trip back to the origin camps of old. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 00:00 - Welcome  04:30 - Game 1 review  10:00 - Origin camp back in the days   21:30 - Favourite Origin moments 27:50 - Origin 2 teams  01:01:30 - Why each team will winSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Luke Keary to break down all the big talking points ahead of Round 14. The boys get into the Origin selection controversy — including some big calls that have divided opinion — debate the Roosters' finals credentials, and get into a heated discussion about NRL expansion and whether Monday nights should be handed over to the NRLW. Plus previews for the upcoming round, and late-breaking Origin news with Mitchell Moses failing to train raising serious doubts about his Game 2 availability. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH:  https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 00:00 - Welcome  02:45 - Origin  11:10 - Jarome Luai  25:45 - Roosters  29:25 - Expansion  34:00 - Monday games 43:40 - Round preview 01:05:00 - Late Origin news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy is joined by Charlie White and Cheese to break down the biggest talking points from Round 14. The boys dissect both the NSW and Queensland Origin squads ahead of Game 2 at the MCG, debate Laurie Daley's bold selection calls and question what Billy Slater is doing with Reece Walsh. Plus, Penrith put the Tigers to the sword in a statement win, the Broncos crash to the Titans in a result that raises serious questions about Brisbane's season, and the boys give their verdict on whether the Dolphins are a genuine finals threat. 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: [email protected] 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/@thebyeroundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No team is safe. James and Charlie hand out mid-season report cards to all 17 NRL clubs — from A's to outright failures. Plus they crown the best coach, best player and best rookie of the season so far, debate around the bunker and what the future holds for it. Plus, what Nathan Cleary needs to do to really start turning heads.  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: [email protected] 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/@thebyeroundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to preview a blockbuster Round 14 in the NRL, plus, the boys chat Origin selection dilemmas, influence of podcasting on rugby league, PNG's latest signing and who could be next & is JImmy finally ready to embrace Fulltime Fozball? JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Great Southern Bank: https://bit.ly/4cG2RKd Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 Tough Days At The Office 4:46 Jai Arrow Live Stream 9:40 Josh Schuster Podcast Feedback 13:52 PNG Chiefs Sign Matty Lees 24:17 Terrell May Podcast With Sauce 28:40 NSW Blues Selection Dilemmas 33:00 QLD Maroons Selections Dilemmas 34:27 Kieran Foran Named Manly’s Head Coach 40:21 Round 14 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is BACK after his birthday bash in Spain, which included watching the State of Origin at 11am with no sound! Jimmy is joined by Luke Keary & Charlie White to talk all the big topics from Round 13 of the NRL.  JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Great Southern Bank: https://bit.ly/4cG2RKd Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 Jimmy’s Back From Tenerife 5:30 Jimmy’s Thoughts On Origin 1 20:25 Dragons FINALLY Win 25:05 Broncos In All Sorts 31:06 Futures Of Todd Payten & Dean Young 37:40 Does The Modern Player Care About Who Their Coach Is? 49:24 Nord VPN 55:55 Panthers Wahs Grand Final Preview? 1:00:41 Dog Defeated Once Again 1:12:40 Perth Bears In More TroubleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another big edition of The Bye Round interview show! On today's episode James Graham is joined by the brand new England coach Brian McDermott to reveal his vision for the national team, reflects on the recent Ashes series defeat, discuss World Cup squad decisions and explains why English rugby league is entering a crucial new era!  JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Great Southern Bank: https://bit.ly/4cG2RKd Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 New Coach Of England 2:50 Ashes Series Reflection 10:40 English Imposter Syndrome? 12:57 How Will The World Cup Be Officiated? 19:19 England NEED To Do Something Different! 25:56 The England Squad 32:01 George William Injury Issues 33:57 “Non-English Born” Selections 39:37 Brian’s Royal Marine Story 50:37 Nord VPN 52:06 World Cup Expectations 59:17 Differences In Super League & NRL Coaching 1:03:46 NRL Buying Super League Debate 1:16:57 Toronto Wolfpack Experiment 1:28:30 Final ThoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gorden Tallis & Brandon Smith join Charlie White to recap an unbelievable and controversial opening game to the 2026 State of Origin series!  JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Great Southern Bank: https://bit.ly/4cG2RKd Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 Nord VPN 2:43 James Tedesco Brilliance 4:40 Kalyn Ponga Send-Off 8:45 Nathan Cleary's Final 15-minutes 10:56 Ethan Strange's Debut 13:59 Do NSW Make Any Changes For Game 2? 17:04 Are We Overhyping NSW? 19:35 Walker, Plath & Fifita's Debuts 23:45 Does Reece Walsh Play In Game 2? 24:51 Are QLD Still Favourites To Win The Series? 30:02 QLD Changes For Game 2 32:56 NSW Changes For Game 2 36:01 Cheese Reflects On Jai Arrow MND Diagnosis 39:50 Ashley KleinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Keary & Charlie White recorded the podcast before the Mitch Moses injury news dropped. On this edition of the podcast the boys unpack the massive fallout surrounding Mitch Moses’ injury and what it means for the NSW Blues heading into Origin. Andrew Abdo steps away as NRL CEO, Luke Keary shares his Premiership Pyramid... And somehow… before any of that… we deliver what might genuinely be the worst podcast opener in the history of podcasting. Absolute chaos from the very first second. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Great Southern Bank: https://bit.ly/4cG2RKd Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 Mitch Moses In Doubt For Origin 1 9:07 Nord VPN 10:37 Worst Start To A Show In History 15:22 Luke Keary’s Premiership Pyramid 38:00 Andrew Abdo Quits As NRL CEO 44:56 Who Does Luke Keary Support During Origin 46:48 Origin 1 Rapid Fire Questions 58:02 Todd Payten Future At The Cowboys 1:01:50 24-Hour Live Stream For Jai Arrow 1:03:29 Manly’s Incredible Turn Of FormSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Queensland Maroons legend Kevin Walters & NSW Blues legend Wade Graham for our MASSIVE State of Origin Preview! The boys break down the biggest selection calls, the key match-ups that could decide the series and what both NSW and Queensland need to do to get the upper hand in Game I. Plus, the boys share their favorite camp stories and their all time favourite Origin memories! JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Great Southern Bank: https://bit.ly/4cG2RKd Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 Welcome 3:49 Jai Arrow Tribute 8:24 Kevvie’s Favourite Origin Memory 16:57 Wade’s Favourite Origin Memory 22:59 Old School Origin Bonding Sessions 27:27 Reece Walsh Not Selected 35:41 NSW Blues Team Selections 40:43 Battle Of The Forwards 45:51 Sam Walker 49:21 The Emotion Of Origin Win or Lose 52:30 Eligibility Changes 57:48 Why Do NSW Win? 59:53 Why Do QLD Win? 1:02:15 Final ThoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of The Bye Round, James Graham sits down with Phil 'Gus' Gould for an unfiltered deep dive into the current state of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. From the pressure surrounding the club, to recruitment, culture, coaching and the expectations that come with wearing the Bulldogs jersey .... nothing is off limits! JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Great Southern Bank: https://bit.ly/4cG2RKd Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 Welcome Gus! 1:30 Did Gus See The Bulldogs Struggles Coming? 8:07 Cam Ciraldo Relationship 13:42 Does Gus Influence The Starting 13? 16:13 Nord VPN 17:44 The Lachlan Galvin Drama 23:12 Reed Mahoney’s Exit 31:42 Are The Bulldogs In The Market For Spine Players? 40:00 Matt Burton’s Future 46:04 Mitchell Woods’ Future 49:34 Could The Bulldogs Sign Nathan Cleary? 50:24 Can the Bulldogs Salvage This Season? 53:14 Adam O’Brien 1:01:48 Impact of Rule Changes 1:07:11 Do We Overcomplicate Coaching? 1:11:41 Gus’ Thoughts On The Current Product 1:17:35 Gus’ Future At The Bulldogs 1:23:17 Would Gus Give Up Media For Bulldogs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Jimmy Graham, Luke Keary and Charlie White are back in-studio for a bumper edition of the show as the boys discuss all the on-field and off-field antics at Magic Round plus all the reaction as both Origin teams were selected for Game 1!  NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Great Southern Bank: https://bit.ly/4cG2RKd Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 Magic Round Shenanigans 8:53 Are We Happy With The Quality Of Footy? 24:44 NSW Blues Team Reaction 47:26 QLD Maroons Team Reaction 1:03:37 Nord VPN 1:05:07 Hyundai Hybrid Hero 1:05:40 Magic Round ReviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This was recorded before Ivan Cleary made his decision to step away from the Panthers & before Luke Metcalf's decision to join the Dragons JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast In this special episode of The Bye Round, James Graham is joined by Code Sports' Michael Carayannis and Charlie White to tackle rugby league’s biggest expansion challenge yet, building a realistic roster for the NRL’s newest franchise the PNG Chiefs. NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Beer Footy Food Festival Code: BYEROUNDBUDS Beer Footy Food Festival Link: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/bfc1e868-8978-4309-81d5-f127540dc28b?accessCode=byeroundbuds Great Southern Bank: https://bit.ly/4cG2RKd Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 Welcome MC + Breaking The Payne Haas Story 4:24 Building The Chiefs Concept 11:58 Nord VPN 13:28 Nathan Cleary Status 23:30 The Hammer 25:25 Locking In Our Halfback 28:07 Fonua Pole 30:07 2nd Row/Lock 35:41 Cooper Bai/Jacob Saifiti 42:03 Hull KR Players 47:41 We Need A Centre! 50:02 The Coates Brothers 57:34 The Roster So Far 1:00:26 Back Up Halfback 1:05:33 Do We Need $2 Million For Cleary? 1:08:58 Strike Prop & 2nd Rower 1:15:33 Filling The Rest Of The Squad 1:24:45 Our PNG ChiefsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham is joined by Charlie White to dissect a monumental day in rugby league following the annoucnement Ivan Cleary will depart the Panthers at the end of 2027. Jimmy and Charlie breakdown what it means for Ivan, Nathan, the Panthers and everything else in-between! Plus, the boys chat Luke Metcalf's future, Origin selections and preview Magic Round!  Past Player Health Screening: https://www.nrl.com/past-players/healthscreen/ NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Beer Footy Food Festival Code: BYEROUNDBUDS Beer Footy Food Festival Link: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/bfc1e868-8978-4309-81d5-f127540dc28b?accessCode=byeroundbuds Great Southern Bank: https://bit.ly/4cG2RKd Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 Ivan Cleary Departs The Panthers 19:16 Nord VPN 20:46 Luke Metcalf's NRL Future 30:12 Could Nathan Cleary Join The Roosters? 37:25 Origin Selections For Game 1 47:06 Magic Round PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham is joined by Luke Keary & Charlie White after a big weekend of footy. The boys discuss all the big issues from round 10, Kez throws up a few left-field suggestions for Origin selection, we breakdown the Bulldogs crisis, the Dragons big coaching conundrum & is Jimmy finally onboard for Fozball????? Past Player Health Screening: https://www.nrl.com/past-players/healthscreen/ NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Beer Footy Food Festival Code: BYEROUNDBUDS Beer Footy Food Festival Link: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/bfc1e868-8978-4309-81d5-f127540dc28b?accessCode=byeroundbuds Great Southern Bank: https://bit.ly/4cG2RKd Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 Perth Bears Salary Cap Update 4:16 Jimmy’s Brain, Body & Mind Initiative 8:08 Who Replaces Tom Dearden As QLD Halfback? 20:50 NSW Blues Selection Dilemmas 26:34 Bulldogs Crisis Breakdown 49:37 Storm Snap Losing Streak 51:41 Fozball Is ALMOST Official 1:02:07 Dragons Coaching Conundrum 1:10:03 Robot Referees Coming Sooner Than We Think 1:18:58 Parra’s 3-Point PlaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Today’s episode of The Bye Round is a HUGE! In part one, James Graham & Charlie White unpack their whirlwind trip to PNG and reveal their honest thoughts on the PNG Chiefs; the hype, the reality and what shocked them most. Then in part two, PNG Chiefs GM of Football Michael Chammas joins Jimmy for a  one-on-one chat covering the Jarome Luai signing, life in PNG, the lure of tax-free money and the bombshell plans shaping the future of the Chiefs. NordVPN Special Offer: https://nordvpn.com/jamesgraham Beer Footy Food Festival Code: BYEROUNDBUDS Beer Footy Food Festival Link: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/bfc1e868-8978-4309-81d5-f127540dc28b?accessCode=byeroundbuds Great Southern Bank: https://bit.ly/4cG2RKd Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 Our Honest Thoughts On PNG 18:13 Junior Pathways 26:01 Safety In PNG 31:16 Michael Chammas Joins Us! 34:01 How PNG Landed Jarome Luai 42:31 Imposter Syndrome 46:11 Uniting & Educating PNG Through Footy 51:44 Clubs Reaction To Tax-Free Incentive 54:56 Story Behind Signing Jarome Luai 1:01:09 Third Party Endorsements 1:03:06 What’s Next For Chammy & PNG?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham is joined by The Daily Telegraph's Brent Read ahead of a HUGE Round 10 in the NRL! The boys dissect where it's all gone wrong for the Storm this season, Jimmy shares his honest thought on PNG after his recent trip to the country, Ready explains why he's pick Perth over PNG, we chat Latrell Michell ending his media ban and preview every game of a huge upcoming round!  Beer Footy Food Festival Code: BYEROUNDBUDS Beer Footy Food Festival Link: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/bfc1e868-8978-4309-81d5-f127540dc28b?accessCode=byeroundbuds Great Southern Bank: https://bit.ly/4cG2RKd Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 Housekeeping 3:46 What’s Going Wrong At The Storm? 14:22 Practicality Of Playing In PNG 16:45 Would Jimmy Sign With PNG? 25:40 Perth Bears Struggles 32:51 Latrell Mitchell ENDS Media Ban 37:58 State Of The Game 43:41 Round 10 PreviewSee 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 in for a shortened version of the round nine review, as the boys are off to explore PNG! But before we get there, in this episode Jimmy takes a deep dive on the issues at the Bulldogs, throws up an Origin bolter for NSW and we chat if Spencer Leniu's time at the Roosters is coming to an end?  Beer Footy Food Festival Code: BYEROUNDBUDS Beer Footy Food Festival Link: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/bfc1e868-8978-4309-81d5-f127540dc28b?accessCode=byeroundbuds Great Southern Bank: https://bit.ly/4cG2RKd Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 We’re Off To PNG! 1:40 Wahs Chat 4:25 Jimmy Weighs-In On The Bulldogs 11:36 Changes To The Bulldogs Team? 14:55 Bulldogs Dealing With The Outside Noise 22:37 Spencer Leniu’s Roosters Future 28:18 Cody Ramsey’s NRL Return 30:05 Which Team Would Be Happier Post Game - Roosters or Broncos? 32:59 Was The Bunnies/Knights A Good Game? 37:11 Tigers Get Thumped & Injury Troubles 38:52 Lehi Hopoate’s Try ConfusionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast There’s been plenty said about Josh Schuster & now he gets his turn! Josh joins James Graham for an honest and in-depth chat about the highs, the setbacks, and everything in between. Josh addresses the headlines, reflects on the pressure, and opens up on where his game, and his mindset, are at right now. Most importantly he shares what the future holds. Beer Footy Food Festival Code: BYEROUNDBUDS Beer Footy Food Festival Link: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/bfc1e868-8978-4309-81d5-f127540dc28b?accessCode=byeroundbuds Great Southern Bank: https://bit.ly/4cG2RKd Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 Life Without Footy 3:47 Physical & Mental Transformation 7:05 NRL Return 9:40 What’s Behind The Motivation To Comeback? 14:28 NRL Debut Against Benji Marshall 17:28 Being Put On A Pedestal 20:41 The Infamous $800,000 Deal 25:12 Dealing With Criticism 29:23 Death Of Keith Titmuss 31:58 Wayne Bennett & The Rabbitohs 38:28 The Future 41:31 YouTube VlogsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham is joined Charlie White and old friend Brandon Smith to chat all things rugby league with the BIGGEST story of the year already run and won! Jarome Luai is officially off to PNG in 2028 the boys breakdown what it means for PNG, the Tigers and the rest of the NRL, plus we chat the issues at the Bulldogs, preview a blockbuster round nine and we attempt a little prank on Cheese!  Beer Footy Food Festival Code: BYEROUNDBUDS Beer Footy Food Festival Link: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/bfc1e868-8978-4309-81d5-f127540dc28b?accessCode=byeroundbuds Great Southern Bank: https://bit.ly/4cG2RKd Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] 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 Pranking Cheese 3:44 Jarome Luai Signs With PNG Chiefs 16:41 Next Player PNG Should Chase… 20:05 NRL MUST Help The Perth Bears 22:27 What Does This Mean For The Tigers? 36:57 Tax Free Incentive Backlash 41:57 Issues At The Bulldogs 53:47 Women’s Origin Preview 55:40 Round 9 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.