The Bye Round With James Graham

James Graham is joined by QLD Maroons legend Gorden Tallis for a mega preview of the State Of Origin Decider! Can QLD pull off the unthinkable after losing the opening game? Or will NSW seal the series in front of their home fans? Which players will standup for their state most? And what will the newspaper headlines be come Thursday morning? It's all answered right here! Email: thebyeround@gmail.c...

James Graham and the Hectic Cheese, Brandon Smith are back in the studio for another edition of the Jam & Cheese show! The boys tackle all the latest Origin news ahead of The Decider, discuss the shambles at the Wests Tigers, discuss if the Sydney Roosters are making the 'worst mistake ever' over the reported signing of DCE, plus, is Cheese back playing in the NRL in Round 18? All that and so...

The Origin teams are out and Jimmy Graham with Charlie White are here to dissect it all, including; Billy Slater's bombshell decision to include a 26-year-old debutant and the big call to snub Reece Walsh as QLD's number 1. Plus, we ask which Origin coach is under more pressure, react to Tally Da Silva's mid-season move to the Parramatta Eels and we plot the potential path to the Grand Final for o...

The Fan Roundtable is back, for its second edition! On this edition, Jimmy is joined Hectic Fred to discuss the rise of the Bulldogs in season 2025 and the acquisition of Lachlan Galvin. Lachie Pringle gives us the fan perspective on the dramas at the Wests Tigers that dominated the headlines. And finally, Stephen Gallagher shares his thoughts on the Dragons issues especially around recruitment an...

James Graham is joined by Charlie White to preview a blockbuster weekend of footy! The boys dive deep into every game and take a look at the potential ramifications of each result, plus, we chat Wayne Bennett's next coaching gig, Tallyn Da Silva's future & throw up a potentially HUGE player swap deal! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hy...

This week on the Jam & Cheese Show the boys break down all the action, drama, and talking points from a big Round 16 in the NRL. Cheese gives an important injury update, Jimmy doesn’t hold back as he fires up at Peter FitzSimons over comments around concussion, plus, the Sharks’ slump continues, and the pressure is mounting on Nicho Hynes — could he be dropped? Meanwhile...

This week on The Bye Round, Jimmy is joined by Premiership-winning playmaker turned mentor Jamie Soward for a no-holds-barred conversation about footy, life, and everything in between. The boys discuss 2010 Premiership with the Dragons, Sowie's coaching stint in the NRLW, the motivation that fuelled his playing days, his messy Dragons exit and we go inside the mind of one of the sharpest kickers r...

James Graham is joined by Josh Mansour & Brent Read for a massive in depth State Of Origin review! We talk about QLD's incredible win, the NSW comeback, Ashley Klein's performance & look at all the players that stood up in game 2! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become a Classic VIP:  https://classicsports.com....

On this episode of The Bye Round, James Graham is joined by Charlie White ahead of the HUGE do-or-die Origin II clash between QLD & NSW! The boys preview the big game and the key matchups, plus, the boys review all the action from Round 15 of the NRL!  Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP:...

This week Jimmy is joined by Steve Menzies to hear some cracking Origin yarns & preview all the action for Game 2!  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 00:00 Beaver Is In! 03:40 What is Beaver up to? 08:30 Time Jimmy took on Beaver 10:45 Bea...

Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White ahead of an Origin impacted Round 14 in the NRL. The boys preview the round of footy plus discuss all the big talking points from the week so far including; Aaron Woods' incredible spray aimed at Billy Slater, Ezra Mam's controversial Origin selection, the future of two key Bulldogs playmakers plus the Tigers have a massive conundrum on their hands that has...

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith with the boys jumping straight into all the news around the Origin teams for game 2! We look at Galvin's dream start to his Dogs career, talk DCE being dropped & review all the action from an insane round of footy! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become a Classic VIP:  https:...

On this episode of The Bye Round, Jimmy chats with one of the toughest men to ever lace up a boot — Paul Gallen. With his long-awaited grudge match against Sonny Bill Williams just around the corner, Gal opens up on a rivalry 10 years in the making. Why is he still stepping into the ring at 43 years old? Does SBW truly fear him? And what does he make of Sonny’s drug testing accusations...

Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White ahead of a huge round of footy in the NRL! The boys preview the blockbuster round 14 plus take a look at the biggest topics in the game including; Tom Trbojevic's surprise stance on potential move away from Manly, the front runner for the Kangaroos head coaching job and Jimmy has a theory on why the Broncos continue to struggle!  BEER FOOTY FOOD TICKETS...

Jimmy Graham is joined by The Hectic Cheese Brandon Smith for a massive edition of the Jam & Cheese show! The boys dig deep on the footy to come out of round 13 including; the woeful Broncos and how it keeps getting worse for Madge Maguire. Cheese urges Billy Slater to stick with champion halfback DCE for Origin 2, the real deal Canberra Raiders, plus Jimmy reckons he's got a bizarre condition...

This week on The Bye Round , Jimmy sits down with rising Bulldogs star Jacob Kiraz for an honest and inspiring conversation. From his deep connection with Bulldogs fans to the powerful bond between the players , Kiraz opens up about what makes this Bulldogs squad special. Plus, they dive into the influence of Lebanese culture in his life and in the locker room, the impact of coach Cameron Ciraldo...

The biggest rivalry in Australian sport gets the deep dive it deserves as Jimmy Graham is joined by Brent Read & Josh Mansour to break down every bone-rattling tackle, controversial call, and game-changing play from an epic Origin 1! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.c...

This week on Jam & Cheese , James Graham and Brandon Smith go deep on all the big talking points in the NRL. The boys weigh in on the Lachlan Galvin saga and his move to the Bulldogs, break down all the talking points from round 12, debate whether the Panthers’ dynasty is officially on the ropes and with Origin just one sleep away the boys preview the massive Origin opener in Brisbane!&n...

This week on The Bye Round, James Graham sits down with NRL Premiership winner & dual-code international Ben Te’o. From their days battling against each other in the NRL to life after football, the two delve into the highs, lows, and lessons of the game. Ben opens up about his unique journey through rugby league and rugby union, what it takes to transition from athlete to coach, plus the...

James Graham and Charlie White are back for another edition of Mid-Week Matters, breaking down the biggest headlines shaking up the NRL. The boys dive into the messy fallout from the Tigers’ decision to release rising star Lachlan Galvin — and where he might land next. We unpack the situation at the Broncos with Michael Maguire, plus, could Sam Burgess and Mal Meninga really lead the P...

Jimmy Graham is joined by Brandon Smith as we react to the Origin selection bombshells and dive into the drama surrounding the Tigers and Lachlan Galvin. The Broncos' form slump is getting serious—what’s gone wrong? We also break down an instant classic between the Bulldogs and Roosters, assess the Knights' disastrous season, and celebrate the Sharks' upset win over the Storm...

James Graham is joined by Michael Chammas & Charlie White for a very special episode! The guys jump in the roles of head coach, football manager & CEO to put together a realistic side for the Perth Bears expansion. Using true contract worth & who is available we put together a side that could help the Pears reach success in their first year! Let us know your thoughts & who we shoul...

James Graham is joined by Charlie White as the boys get the latest Origin mail & find out exactly which players are in front for game 1. Plus, we talk the coaching race for the Bears gig, why the Bears should embrace the "Bad News Bears" tag & preview every game of round 11! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Better He...

James Graham is joined by Brandon Smith as the boys review all the action from round 10! We talk if the DCE saga is dragging Manly down, the Dogs premiership hopes & debate if Madge is the issue at the Broncos! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Classic: https://classicsports.com.au/   Better Help:  https://bette...

This week James Graham is joined by NSW coach Laurie Daley. Laurie takes us inside his plans for NSW this year, what he will/won't change & how he will be selecting his team for game 1! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Better Help:  https://betterhelp.com/byeround   00:00 Unusually Quiet Origin Buildup So Far 0...