This week Jimmy is joined by former Australian international David Fairleigh. David talks us through his current role working with NRL head coaches, his experiences playing for the Kangaroos & NSW, his time in St Helens & plenty more!

0:00 David’s Role Working With NRL Coaches 

27:30 Rule Changes & Interpretations In 2025

44:53 North Sydney Bears

50:40 1994 Rothmans Medal Winner

59:00 State Of Origin

01:06:20 1994 Kangaroos Tour

01:10:37 Super League War

01:19:10 The End Of The North Sydney Bears

01:25:10 Newcastle Knights

01:31:43 St Helens

02:03:34 Dream Spine & Three Questions

This week Jimmy is joined by former Australian international David Fairleigh. David talks us through his current role working with NRL head coaches, his experiences playing for the Kangaroos &amp; NSW, his time in St Helens &amp; plenty more!
0:00 David’s Role Working With NRL Coaches 
27:30 Rule Changes &amp; Interpretations In 2025
44:53 North Sydney Bears
50:40 1994 Rothmans Medal Winner
59:00 State Of Origin
01:06:20 1994 Kangaroos Tour
01:10:37 Super League War
01:19:10 The End Of The North Sydney Bears
01:25:10 Newcastle Knights
01:31:43 St Helens
02:03:34 Dream Spine &amp; Three Questions

NRL Legend James Graham's Unique Take on The World Of Rugby League Featuring In-Depth Analysis & Interviews With Some Of The Games Fascinating Characters!

NRL Legend James Graham's Unique Take on The World Of Rugby League Featuring In-Depth Analysis &amp; Interviews With Some Of The Games Fascinating Characters!

The Bye Round With James Graham

NRL legend James Graham's unique take on the world of rugby league! Featuring in-depth analysis & interviews with some of the games fascinating characters!

NRL legend James Graham's unique take on the world of rugby league! Featuring in-depth analysis &amp; interviews with some of the games fascinating characters!

An NRL Icon: David Fairleigh

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James Graham & Charlie White jump in to rank every NRL team from 1-17 for which teams have the brightest & bleakest situations over the next 5 years. We look at the stability off field at each club, the young kids coming through & the age profile of each teams key players. 

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James Graham is joined by Charlie White ahead of a HUGE weekend of footy. But before previewing every game of round 6 the boys debrief on Monday’s Dragons chat, including the man who could save the club, Charlie reveals his concerns for the Perth Bears and is Joey Manu on his way back to the Roosters?

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0:00 Bye Round 99 Feedback

3:38 Dragons: Proceed With Caution

19:29 Kyle Flanagan Returns After Concussion

22:29 Than Man Who Can Save The Dragons?

26:34 “Shit Sandwiches Every Week”

32:25 Jimmy’s Sia Soliola Story

39:17 Concerns For Perth Bears

49:56 Roosters: Connor Watson OUT, Joey Manu IN?

52:41 Manly Owners Multimillion-Dollar Club Loan

59:39 Round 6 Preview

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0:00 Bye Round 99 Feedback
3:38 Dragons: Proceed With Caution
19:29 Kyle Flanagan Returns After Concussion
22:29 Than Man Who Can Save The Dragons?
26:34 &ldquo;Shit Sandwiches Every Week&rdquo;
32:25 Jimmy&rsquo;s Sia Soliola Story
39:17 Concerns For Perth Bears
49:56 Roosters: Connor Watson OUT, Joey Manu IN?
52:41 Manly Owners Multimillion-Dollar Club Loan
59:39 Round 6 Preview

The Man Who Can SAVE The Dragons, Perth Bears Concerns & Is Joey Manu On His Way Back To The Roosters?

Welcome to the Ultimate Rugby League countdown, this is 'The Bye Round 99' all powered by Maccas! Over the next four weeks, James Graham is ranking the 99 best players in the NRL right now. No reputations spared, no bias, just straight footy IQ. In Part three, Jimmy counts down 50 to 21, did he get it right? Let us know via the comments or shoot us an Insta DM!

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0:00 Fixing The Mistakes

6:20 50-46

14:35 45-40

30:01 39-36

38:41 35-31

48:33 30-26

55:15 25-21

Welcome to the Ultimate Rugby League countdown, this is 'The Bye Round 99' all powered by Maccas! Over the next four weeks, James Graham is ranking the 99 best players in the NRL right now. No reputations spared, no bias, just straight footy IQ. In Part three, Jimmy counts down 50 to 21, did he get it right? Let us know via the comments or shoot us an Insta DM!
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0:00 Fixing The Mistakes
6:20 50-46
14:35 45-40
30:01 39-36
38:41 35-31
48:33 30-26
55:15 25-21

An NRL Icon: David Fairleigh

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