Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy to discuss these issues.

After a year full of controversial player transfer stories the crew discuss what they like and don’t like about the current NRL system and what can be done to fix the current issues of player movement!

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0:00 Is Anyone Satisfied With The Current Transfer System?

17:45 Matt Cameron’s Trade Window Idea

30:17 Clauses In Contracts

41:26 Will A Draft KILL Junior Pathways?

51:59 Final Thoughts/Biggest Concerns

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James Graham & Gorden Tallis are in to review all the chaos and drama from an unforgettable 2025 NRL Grand Final. From Reece Walsh’s herculean performance to Ben Hunt’s redemption story 10-years in the making to Michael Maguire proving his critics wrong, we cover it all!

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On this week's episode of The Bye Round interview show, James Graham is joined by rugby league legend and new Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters. In this chat the boys preview the upcoming return of The Ashes series and why they're both so excited to see International footy place well and truly at the forefront of our sport!

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0:00 Jimmy Is Taking The Enemy On Tour

4:55 Getting The Kangaroos Coaching Gig

7:00 Passion For Coaching

9:00 Managing The Squad On Tour

14:09 Rather Be A Coach Or Player On Tour?

15:12 Conversations With Mal Meninga

18:47 Playing At Wembley Stadium

22:23 England v Australia Rivalry

28:48 The ‘Leaked’ Aussie Team

34:20 International Eligibility Laws

44:09 Some Of The Greats Never Played An Ashes Series

47:40 Is Kevvy Ready For The Scousers?

50:58 Dealing With The English Conditions

56:40 Assistant Coach Gorden Tallis

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In this massive grand final preview Jimmy Graham is joined by Melbourne Storm legend Christian Welch & Broncos legend Gorden Tallis. We go deep on all the key matchups, storylines & debate where this game will be won. Plus, we debate the R360 comp, if refereeing is hard & talk Dally M's!

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James Graham and Charlie White break down an epic Preliminary Final weekend that saw the end of the Panthers 4-Year Premiership reign... BUT is their dynasty over??? The Storm were too good for the Sharks but can they bring the title back to Melbourne. Pus, the boys chat St Helens’ miracle wiin, give Michael Maguire his flowers for silencing the critics and a prominent journo bails on the 100M Sprint Race!

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0:00 The Loudest Suncorp Stadium Has Ever Been

6:10 The Bye Round Jersey Available Now

7:28 Journo Pulls Out Of 100M Sprint Race

15:29 MOTW: Should Injured Players Get A Premiership Ring?

17:09 Instant Classic: Broncos End The Panthers Reign

34:12 Is This Really The End Of The Penrith Dynasty?

35:17 Michael Maguire Proving Doubters Wrong

43:48 Grant Atkins To Referee The Grand Final

48:47 Still Need To Make Top Four To Win The Premiership

51:28 Hyundai Hybrid Hero Of The Week: St Helens Miracle Win

56:49 Storm Too Strong For The Sharks

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On this week's interview, James Graham sits down with leading NRL player agent Chris Orr for a rare look behind the curtain of rugby league’s deal makers. They break down what a player agent really does day-to-day, the art of building a stable of superstars and why the game needs agents in the first place.

From the bold moves behind Jason Taumalolo’s 10-year contract to the story of Valentine Holmes chasing the NFL dream and helping NFL star Jordan Mailata along the way, Chris shares the strategies, risks and wild negotiations that shape the sport!

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0:00 The Different Roles Of A Player Agent

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18:01 Chris’ Rugby League Journey

21:49 Building A Stable Of Superstars

24:50 Negotiating Deals With Parents

31:39 The NRL Scouting Combine

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39:30 Dealing With Players Coming Off Contract

45:10 Why Do We Need Player Agents?

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50:30 Player Agent Power At NRL Clubs

54:34 Should Agents Be Allowed To Manage Players & Coaches?

1:03:50 A.I & Rugby League

1:11:33 Jason Taumalolo’s 10-Year Contract

1:25:31 Valentine Holmes’ NFL Deal

1:29:00 NFL Supertsar Jordan Mailata

1:35:57 Dealing With NFL Clubs Compared To NRL Clubs

1:40:35 Which NRL Players Would Make Good Agents?

1:43:05 Rapid Growth Of NRLW

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James Graham, Wade Graham and Charlie White are in-studio ahead of a massive weekend of finals footy. They boys Mark Nawaqanitawase’s return to rugby union, debate Tino Fa'asuamaleaui choosing the Kangaroos over Samoa, we preview both Prelim Finals and explain why Nathan Cleary’s brilliance is still somehow underrated!

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0:00 Ready’s ASICS Sponsorship

3:03 “James Graham Doubles Down….”

4:33 NRL IN LAS VEGAS GIVEAWAY!

7:25 Mark Nawaqanitawase Back To Rugby Union

23:17 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui Picks Kangaroos Over Samoa

29:28 Kangaroos Number 1: Teddy, Edwards or Walsh?

35:21 Channel 7 Win Rugby League World Cup TV Rights

39:12 2017 World Cup Final: Jimmy v Wade

42:00 Storm v Sharks Preview

59:28 Ronaldo Mulitalo & The Ron-DAWG!

1:08:10 Storm v Sharks Predictions

1:14:32 The Greatness Of Nathan Cleary Is Understated!

1:18:00 Broncos v Panthers Preview

1:30:22 Broncos v Panthers Predictions

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James Graham, Gorden Tallis and Charlie White rip into a massive second week of NRL Finals action including the perfect Panthers resounding win over the Bulldogs, the Sharks upset over the Minor Premiers the Raiders, plus, Jimmy fires back after an article over his commentary, the Media Sprint goes into overdrive and Manly fumbles Tom Trbojevic’s contract!

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0:00 Pre-Show Jersey Dribble

3:37 Jimmy Responds To News Article

17:01 Perfect Panthers Perfect Performance

37:35 Media Sprint Goes Next Level

45:17 Reed Mahoney’s Bulldogs Exit

55:34 Hyundai Hybrid Hero Finals Week 2

1:01:09 Manly Mismanage Tom Trbojevic’s New Contract

1:10:30 Disgusting English Food

1:16:01 Gordie Running Water For Kangaroos?

1:17:53 Instant Classic: Sharks Knock Out The Raiders

1:32:09 The Finals Schedule: Does A Sunday Prelim Matter?

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