The Bye Round With James Graham

• Broncos Off-Field Issues, The Real Premiership Contenders & The Dragons Identity Crisis!

  It’s the final round of the regular season and James Graham is joined by The Raging Bull himself, Gorden Tallis. They break down who the real Premiership contenders are in 2025, throw out some early Grand Final predictions, and react to the big talking points of the week including; from Gehamat Shibasaki being dropped, to the bizarre story of Reece Walsh drinking toilet water, the race for the Knights coaching gig heats up as the the Dragons’ legacy status comes under question. Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 0:00 Coach Tallis & The Ashes 6:59 Jimmy’s Introduction To Rugby League Aged 8 11:11 The Real Premiership Contenders In 2025 19:02 Early Grand Final Predictions 23:27 Gehamat Shibasaki Dropped 27:40 Reece Walsh Drinking Toilet Water 35:40 Race For Knights Coaching Gig 45:14 Shake Up At The Dragons 57:55 Resting Players For The Bigger Picture 59:53 Round 27 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• We Were Wrong About The Raiders, Knights Get Rejected & Why The NRL Must Keep Mark Nawaqanitawase!

  James Graham is joined by Charlie White to review all the action from the penultimate round in the 2025 NRL season. On the show, the boys admit they were wrong about the Canberra Raiders, we continue the big debate around resting players and whether it hurts the integrity of the game. Plus, we unpack the Eels upset over the Warriors, the Roosters’ 40 unanswered points against the Storm and why the NRL must do everything to keep Mark Nawaqanitawase in the code! Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 0:00 We Were Wrong About The Raiders! 7:05 Raiders ‘Easy’ Path To The Grand Final 13:54 MOTW: Is The NRL Losing Integrity By Allowing Players To Be Rested? 22:09 Plenty To Play In Every Game Of Round 27 27:56 Willie Peters Rejects The Newcastle Knights 41:17 Instant Classic: Eels Upset The Warriors 47:09 Roosters Score 40-Unanswered Points Against Storm 53:22 We Must Keep Mark Nawaqanitawase In The NRL! 1:00:34 Perth Bears Backroom Staff Disaster 1:05:09 Cam Murray Rules Himself Out Of Kangaroos Tour 1:07:34 Wild Card Weekend Possibility 1:12:23 Elliot Whitehead Retires From Rugby LeagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The 10 Biggest NRL Stories That Defined The Last Decade (Part 2) w/ Michael Chammas

  The NRL has never just been about what happens on the field. Behind every win, loss or draw lies a story of politics, loyalty, betrayal, and survival. These are the stories that often shape the game more than the scoreboard ever could. In this special two-part series, James Graham, Michael Chammas & Charlie White unpack the moments of chaos, controversy and power plays that defined the last ten years. These aren’t just headlines. They’re the moments that changed careers, redefined clubs, and altered the course of rugby league history! Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Plan Ahead Wealth: https://planaheadwealth.com.au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 0:00 Recapping Part One 1:35 Cooper Cronk Leaves The Storm & Joins The Roosters 19:47 No Fault Stand Down Policy 41:14 DCE Leaves Manly 1:00:29 Shane Flanagan De-Registered By NRL 1:10:02 Honourable Mentions 1:11:35 Jarryd Hayne Chases NFL DreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Knights Axe O'Brien, Panthers Make The Ultimate Flex & Is Craig Bellamy Australia's Greatest Sporting Coach?

  James Graham and Charlie White are back for another Mid-Week Matters, diving into the biggest NRL talking points! This week, the boys debate the Panthers’ bold call to rest 16 players, the fallout from Adam O’Brien’s sacking at Newcastle, Who takes over the Knights? And What does it mean for Kalyn Ponga’s future? Plus, we celebrate Craig Bellamy’s 600th game by asking, is he Australia’s greatest sporting coach? Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Plan Ahead Wealth: https://planaheadwealth.com.au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 0:00 Brandon Smith Statement 4:00 We Don’t Want The Regular Season To End 8:03 MOTW: Panthers Rest 16 Players - Agree or Disagree? 17:46 Will Other Teams Rest Players In Round 27? 21:44 Adam O’Brien Parts Ways With Newcastle 24:58 Who’s Next For Knights Coaching Gig 38:48 Kalyn Ponga’s NRL Future With The Knights 42:46 David Fifita All But Done Deal At South Sydney 46:00 Perth Bears New GM Of Football 55:40 Craig Bellamy’s 600th NRL Game 1:02:00 Round 26 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Mudgee Miracle, Wide Open Race For The 8 & Is Stephen Crichton A Protected Species?

  James Graham welcomes the one and only Buzz Rothfield for a blockbuster Round 25 review. The boys unpack Des Hasler’s Titans exit, Josh Hannay’s massive challenge to turn the club around relive the Miracle in Mudgee and Things heat up when Jimmy and Buzz clash over whether Stephen Crichton is a “protected species!" Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Plan Ahead Wealth: https://planaheadwealth.com.au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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