The Bye Round With James Graham

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 w...

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 la...

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 askin...

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: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbroke...

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 la...

James Graham and Charlie White are back for anothee week of Mid-Week Matters. From Jimmy's first-world problems to Melbourne Storm’s winning formula, the boys cover the biggest stories shaping the NRL this week. They unpack Tino’s NRL future, the state of the Bulldogs and Charlie asks Jimmy an important question; Is it time for Manly to rebuild and cut ties with the Trbojevics? We...

James Graham is joined by Charlie White and the returning Brandon Smith, as the boys take a look back at all the action from Round 24 in the NRL. Cheese opens up on the last few weeks, Jimmy rages over players taking a dive, staying down and milking penalties, plus, we discuss Payne Haas' defection to Samoa and what it means for the International game and State of Origin! All that plus much much m...

In 2006, the rugby league world stopped for a moment when tempers flared and fists flew between Kangaroos enforcer Willie Mason and Great Britain powerhouse Stuart Fielden during a fiery international test at the Sydney Football Stadium. Now, for the first time in 19 years, the two men sit face-to-face to revisit the tackle, the punch, the headlines and everything that came after. This unfiltered...

Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White ahead of a blockbuster weekend of footy. And as the finals near closer, we ask the Burning Questions for some of the Premiership contenders including; Are The Storm Lacking Killer Instinct?  Do The Bulldogs Have Enough Fire Power? Are The Raiders Too Inexperienced To Win The Comp? Plus, Jimmy shares his thoughts on Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's big money dilemm...

Jimmy Graham is joined by leading rugby league journalist Brent Read to dissect all the action from Round 23 in the NRL. Despite only 4 weeks remaining in the regular season, the makeup of the top 8 is still wide open as Jimmy and Ready attempt to make sense of who will be on holidays come September and who's in with a chance of Premiership glory. We look at the Broncos injury crisis, Mitch Moses...

Welcome to the ultimate rugby league draft on! Jimmy is joined by Phil “Buzz” Rothfield and Charlie White as the trio go head-to-head picking their Team of the 21st Century  with only players from 2000 to 2025 being eligible. From Immortals and icons to modern-day freaks, no player is off the table as each drafter builds their dream 1–17. Who drafts the greatest team? Who ma...

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...

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 Cowb...

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/ Plan Ahead...

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...

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? Fin...

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 cr...

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...

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...

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,...

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 Bulld...

James Graham & Brandon Smith are back for another edition of Jam & Cheese show. The boys look back at the round of footy, with Jimmy admitted he is confused by the Lachlan Galvin axing. Plus, Cheese reckons he knows who is the next Kangaroos coach, NRL TV rights deal, we get an update on Cheese's latest injury, plus we ask if Brian To'o already a top 3 winger all-time?  Email: thebyer...

James Graham is joined by Charlie White for a special edition of The Bye Round Podcast, it’s the Post Origin report card. Jimmy & Charlie rate each NRL club’s 2025 season so far; what’s gone right? What’s gone wrong? And what does the future hold? Plus, Jimmy shares some of his bold predictions for the backend of the season. Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https...

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith for a massive State Of Origin Game 3 review! We look at what went right for QLD & wrong for NSW. Plus, talk about the heroic performances from QLD & unpack just how bad this loss is for NSW! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Plan Ahead Wealth: https://planaheadwealth.com.au/ &nb...

James Graham is joined by Charlie White for another edition of Mid-Week Matters! The boys discuss Cheese's unfortunate injury in his first game back, share their final thoughts on the Origin decider, review round 17 in the NRL including the Tigers snapping their 6-game losing streak. Plus, Jimmy defends the Bulldogs & calls out the unfair criticism of Lachlan Galvin.  Email: thebyeround@g...