Jimmy and Charlie are back for another edition of Mid-Week Matters are we the rip into the biggest talking points in rugby league! After sacking their respective coaches mid-season last year Jimmy is asked which team is in a better spot long-term; the Bunnies or the Eels? We talk the coaches under the most pressure as whispers of a massive change on the Gold Coast! Plus, the Pacific Championships are back & Jimmy dusts off the Premiership Pyramid for a fresh shake-up! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com 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 Independent Always 3:26 MOTW: Who’s In A Better Spot Souths or Eels? 8:44 Could Frank Ponisi Become A NRL Head Coach? 13:19 Coaches Under Most Pressure 18:44 Des Hasler Might’ve Saved His Job At The Titans 23:28 Make Charlie Laugh - 1997 Crawl 31:02 Pacific Championships Are Back! 35:55 Jimmy’s Premiership Pyramid 42:01 Tom Trbojevic Returns To Fullback 47:03 Which NRL Club Has The Bleakest Future? 50:24 Smelling Salts Outlawed In The NFL 1:02:53 Round 23 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheese is back in with Jimmy to discuss a monster weekend of NRL footy, as we edge closer to the finals series. The boys chat the upsets across the board with 3 of the top 4 teams going down as another Sydney club rockets into top four contention from out of no where! Plus, we discuss the aftermath to the Tigers win, the Panthers trainer drama and is the pressure getting to Todd Payten at the Cowboys?  Email: thebyeround@gmail.com 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 International Union v International League 6:14 Round 22 Hosted Pots Review 7:48 Tigers Upset The Bulldogs 18:39 Sharks Rocket Into Top 4 Contention 21:38 Instant Classic: Panthers EPIC GP Win Over Titans 30:50 Broncos Smash The Injury-Riddled Bunnies 37:00 Dolphins Last Gasp Win Over Wahs 40:27 Dragons Upset The Raiders 45:06 Stephen Crichton High Tackle 48:06 Todd Payten Under Immense PressureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's edition of The Bye Round interview show, James Graham sits down with the legendary Terry Lamb. A Bulldogs icon, Premiership winner and one of rugby league’s most beloved characters, "Baa' opens up on his career and shares some cracking stories along the way! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com 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 Old School Rugby League Culture 5:40 Gus Gould The Bus Driver 7:40 Rugby League Culture These Days 8:42 Losing The 1994 Grand Final 10:40 Winning The 1995 Premiership 20:01 Playing On One More Year 21:53 Post-Season Trip To Hawaii After GF Win 23:51 Winning The Dally M & Wooden Spoon At Wests 30:20 Arriving At Belmore In 1984 34:47 Winning The 1988 Premiership 35:30 Not Playing In The 1985 Grand Final 38i:20 Bulldogs Rivalry With Parramatta 40:21 Return Of Kangaroos Tour This Year 42:01 1986 Kangaroos Tour 49:59 Baa’s Style Of Play 52:46 349 Or 350 First Grade Games? 54:25 Baa’s Infamous Field Goal Story 56:37 Coaching Career 57:43 OAM Medal 59:02 Jimmy’s 4 QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Graham & Charlie White are joined by special guest rugby league legend Greg Inglis to preview a massive round 22 in the NRL! It's a special round for G.I as it marks the very first Stick With It Initiative, a powerful mental health campaign which will see NRL players sporting that message on strapping tape over the next month. G.I talks through how he overcome his own personal battles and how this new initiative plans to help eliminate suicide.  Plus, the boys preview every game of Round 22 including the Lachie Galvin Cup!  Stick With It: https://goannaacademy.org.au/stick-with-it Email: thebyeround@gmail.com 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 Greg Inglis’ Stick With It Initiative 18:20 Jimmy’s Nightmare Trip To Melbourne 23:29 Ryan Papenhuyzen To R360? 29:56 Contract Offers From Union, NFL & AFL 34:03 Selwyn Cobbo Back Into Broncos Lineup 39:09 Does Reece Walsh Need To “Grow Up?” 47:22 Daniel Anderson Signs With Dragons 50:52 Round 22 Preview 1:06:23 NRLW Magic RoundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are back in to dissect all the action from Round 21 in the NRL! The boys discuss the Eels major upset of the Broncos, the Panthers surge towards the top four which leads to a very funny Cheese-ism, plus, is Cam Munster set to become the Perth Bears marquee? Jimmy switches codes and tees-off on the Wallabies and are the Roosters listening closely to the podcast? Find out and plenty more on this edition of the Jam & Cheese Show! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com 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 Roosters Listening To Jam & Cheese 5:25 Storm Roosters Recap 12:38 Cam Munster To The Perth Bears? 19:38 Bulldogs Thump Manly 27:55 Panthers Surging Towards Top 4 32:58 Is The Pressure Getting To The Wahs? 35:59 Rabbitohs In Battle For Spoon 45:30 Instant Classic: Eels Major Upset Over Broncos 53:46 Jimmy Tees-Off On The Wallabies 1:00:00 Ray French TributeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special edition of The Bye Round, we dive deep into the NRL 10-Year Ladder (2015–2025) to uncover which club has truly been the benchmark, both on and off the field. James Graham is joined Michael Chammas & Charlie White to dissect every team’s decade-long journey: the highs, the heartbreaks, the rebuilds and the boardroom chaos. From dynasties built to clubs in constant crisis, we ask the big question, which NRL club is actually being run the best? It's a decade of drama packed into one brutally honest episode. Email: thebyeround@gmail.com 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 The 10-Year Ladder Explained 4:50 17th Place 15:33 16th Place 23:15 15th Place 34:01 14th Place 45:35 13th Place 57:48 12th Place 1:00:15 11th Place 1:03:15 10th Place 1:06:19 9th Place 1:08:44 8th Place 1:15:25 7th Place 1:20:02 6th Place 1:22:55 5th Place 1:26:24 4th Place 1:28:39 3rd Place 1:32:25 2nd Place 1:36:26 1st PlaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to discuss all the biggest topics of the week in the world of rugby league. On the show today, Jimmy reveals his Pyramid of Premiership contenders as we edge closer to the finals, plus, the boys discuss International Eligibility following Kevin Walters being named Kangaroos coach. We react to new Bulldogs recruit Angus Bowen’s haircut and Jimmy shares some cracking stories about his former coach and milestone man Des Hasler ahead of his 500th NRL game as coach! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com 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 “Bog Standard” & Viennetta Ice Cream 2:40 RockBuster For Beer Footy Food Festival Tickets 8:29 Angus Bowen Haircut 10:53 Message Of The Week - Forward Pass Rule 17:55 The Pyramid Of Premiership Contenders 27:00 Josh Papali’i Could Backflip On Move To England 30:52 Todd Payten Pressure Gauge 34:55 Kevin Walters Named Kangaroos Coach 43:54 Trbojevic Brothers Set To Re-Sign With Manly 45:49 Stick With It Initiative 47:06 Round 21 Preview Part 1 53:38 Jimmy’s Hilarious Des Hasler Stories 1:01:40 Round 21 Preview Part 2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Brandon Smith are back in to dissect all the action from Round 20 in the NRL, which included four nail-biting finishes! Plus the boys discuss Des Hasler's bizarre shower blow up, controversial refereeing decisions and the perplexing contract for new Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters. All that and plenty more on this edition of the Jam & Cheese Show! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com 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 Australia’s Next Top Model 3:10 Why Cheese Wants To Play Again This Season 7:08 18th Man Conditioning Sessions Mid-Game 12:08 Wests Tigers Avoid The Wooden Spoon 18:55 Des Hasler Shower Blow Up 26:40 Melbourne Storm’s Controversial Penalties 37:17 Kevin Walters To Coach The Kangaroos 42:30 Warriors Last Gasp Win Over The Knights 49:03 Controversial Refereeing Decisions 54:19 Dolphins Dismantle The Cowboys 1:01:25 Jimmy & Cheese Call For Dragons To Back Flanno 1:06:40 Raiders All But Seal Minor Premiership 1:09:06 Sharks Into Top 8See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of The Bye Round, James Graham sits down with one of rugby league’s most controversial figures, John Elias. Once a rising star in the game, Elias lived a double life that saw him walk the line between footy fame and the criminal underworld. Elias opens up like never before about his turbulent journey; from the highs of his playing days, the temptations that led him astray, and the consequences of living a life fuelled by secrecy and risk. Raw, honest, and at times confronting, strap in for a conversation that pulls no punches. Email: thebyeround@gmail.com 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.

Brandon Smith, Charlie White & Sydney Morning Herald's Michael Chammas are in-studio for a different edition of Mid-Week Matters. The boys dive deep into the big topics of the week including the drama at the Newcastle Knights, Kalyn Ponga's future, the rebel rugby competition that will send fear into every NRL club, plus, Dylan Brown dropped by the Eels and Lachlan Galvin back IN for the Bulldogs. All that plus the boys preview the weekend of footy ahead! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com 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 Cheese Reviews New NRL Video Game 4:30 Newcastle Knights In Crisis 18:19 More NRL Superstars Could Join Rugby Rebel Comp 24:45 Eels Drop Dylan Brown 30:50 Lachlan Galvin IN, Toby Sexton OUT 39:45 Reece Walsh Sprays Kotoni Staggs 43:36 Round 20 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.