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...

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...

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. Se...

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 infor...

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 Associa...

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 O...

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...

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.

This week James Graham sits down with a true legend of the NRL Luke Lewis. The 300 game premiership winner talks us through his battle with cancer, his exit from the Panthers & which of his premierships mean the most. Luke also explains why he wants the biff back in the NRL! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham sits down with the most successful dual international of all time Wendell Sailor. Wendell talks us through his recent mental health struggles, why he seems himself as a scallywag, plus we talk his time with the Broncos & his cocaine suspension in Rugby Union. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham sits down with NRL legend Gorden Tallis. Gordy talks us through his time with the Broncos, life after footy, what his current aspirations are & what he thinks of the current state of the NRL & Broncos.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham sits down with his former teammate & NRL legend Michael Ennis! Ennis talks his time with the bulldogs, the premiership in 2016, his media career and what the future holds for himself! Plus the boys share some hilarious stories of their time together at the Dogs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham sits down with NRL icon Peter Sterling! Sterlo discusses his playing days, time with the footy show and gives his thoughts on the current state of the game! This might be the best one yet! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham sits down with his former teammate & Sharks star Dale Finucane! Jimmy talks Dale’s move to the Sharks, his time at Melbourne & the dogs. Plus, the boys sing to each other! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode James Graham sits down with former Warriors, Dragons & Knights coach Nathan Brown to talk the highs and lows of coaching. Nathan fills us in on the truth behind the infamous "Walkers on", plus details just how hard coaching can be on your family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode James Graham sits down with 2x Premiership winer Victor ‘The Inflictor’ Radley! The boys discuss Victor’s journey in the NRL so far, why he loves getting ‘bashed’, relationship with Trent Robinson, that decision to represent England plus much much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode James Graham sits down with NRL media superstar Denan Kemp! James talks with Denan about his journey from NRL player to podcasting superstar as well as some brilliant stories from his path to the NRL!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode James Graham sits down with the greatest NRL coach of all time, Wayne Bennett. Wayne talks his greatest moments in coaching, the challenges facing the Dolphins, the toughest moment he has ever faced while coaching and much more! This is really Wayne Bennett like you have never heard before! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode James Graham sits down with the king of NRL media Paul Kent! We talk to Paul about his journey from an NRL first grade player to leading NRL journalist. We getting some cracking stories from Kenty on some of the characters he has interviewed over the years & some amazing stories about how the NRL has changed. Enjoy this one it is a ripper! See omnystudio.com/listener for...

In this weeks episode James Graham sits down with the man that has NRL clubs clamouring for his signature, Cameron Ciraldo. We talk to Cameron about his coaching philosophies, what the future holds for him, how special the Panthers playing group is & how the NRL will change in the future! James Graham also reviews all things Round 17 + the massive news of Cameron Munster being ruled out of ori...

In a massive part 2, Jammer continues the chat with his old sparring partner and good mate Sam Burgess. The boys chat through Sam's experiences partying with A-list celebrities, what his aspirations are with coaching, why he has said no to boxing and some great pranks from his playing days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a jam packed episode one, Jammer sits down with his old sparring partner and good mate Sam Burgess. The boys chat through their younger years, Sam opens up on why he decided to come and play in the NRL, meeting Russell Crowe, winning that 2014 Premiership, their infamous collision in that Grand Final and the boys tell some amazing and hilarious yarns from their friendship. See omnystudio.com/li...

Hear From Sam Burgess On How Russell Crowe Recruited Him To South Sydney & What His First NRL Contract Was Worth! The First Episode Will Be Released On Monday June 27th! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.