Today on the Bye Round James Graham is joined by leading NRL journalist Phil "Buzz" Rothfield. Buzz pulls back the curtain on his 47 years career at Newscorp revealing the challenges journalists now face and takes us inside some of his greatest feuds. 

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Today on the Bye Round James Graham is joined by leading NRL journalist Phil "Buzz" Rothfield. Buzz pulls back the curtain on his 47 years career at Newscorp revealing the challenges journalists now face and takes us inside some of his greatest feuds. 
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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!

Buzz: Phil Rothfield

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James Graham is joined Charlie White and old friend Brandon Smith to chat all things rugby league with the BIGGEST story of the year already run and won! Jarome Luai is officially off to PNG in 2028 the boys breakdown what it means for PNG, the Tigers and the rest of the NRL, plus we chat the issues at the Bulldogs, preview a blockbuster round nine and we attempt a little prank on Cheese! 

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0:00 Pranking Cheese

3:44 Jarome Luai Signs With PNG Chiefs

16:41 Next Player PNG Should Chase…

20:05 NRL MUST Help The Perth Bears

22:27 What Does This Mean For The Tigers?

36:57 Tax Free Incentive Backlash

41:57 Issues At The Bulldogs

53:47 Women’s Origin Preview

55:40 Round 9 Preview

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James Graham is joined Charlie White and old friend Brandon Smith to chat all things rugby league with the BIGGEST story of the year already run and won! Jarome Luai is officially off to PNG in 2028 the boys breakdown what it means for PNG, the Tigers and the rest of the NRL, plus we chat the issues at the Bulldogs, preview a blockbuster round nine and we attempt a little prank on Cheese!&nbsp;
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0:00 Pranking Cheese
3:44 Jarome Luai Signs With PNG Chiefs
16:41 Next Player PNG Should Chase&hellip;
20:05 NRL MUST Help The Perth Bears
22:27 What Does This Mean For The Tigers?
36:57 Tax Free Incentive Backlash
41:57 Issues At The Bulldogs
53:47 Women&rsquo;s Origin Preview
55:40 Round 9 Preview

Jarome Luai’s HISTORIC Move To PNG, The Impact On The Tigers & We Attempt To Prank Cheese!

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James Graham is joined by Luke Keary & Charlie White for a deep dive into all the action from round 8 in the NRL, plus, the major story that Jarome Luai was spotting in PNG touring the country ahead of a potential move. What does it mean for the Tigers? What does it mean for PNG? The crew discuss it all! 

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James Graham is joined by Luke Keary &amp; Charlie White for a deep dive into all the action from round 8 in the NRL, plus, the major story that Jarome Luai was spotting in PNG touring the country ahead of a potential move. What does it mean for the Tigers? What does it mean for PNG? The crew discuss it all!&nbsp;
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Could Jarome Luai Walkout On The Tigers? Plus, Fulltime Fozball & Are The Bulldogs In Crisis?

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Welcome to the fifth edition of The Bye Round’s Fan Roundtable! This episode Jimmy is joined by Dragons fan Andrew Kalaizis to discuss the dramas at the Red V, Pat Clifton talks the under the radar Roosters & Lachy McIntyre opens up on the Tigers HOT start to 2026!

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0:00 Unpacking The Dragons Horrid Start To 2026

15:18 Unpacking The Tigers Blistering Start To 2026

28:02 Roosters Flying Under The Radar?

39:30 Who Should Coach The Dragons?

47:01 Jimmy Calls For Total Dragons Board Restructure

57:07 When Will The Dragons Be Contenders Again?

1:02:13 Current State Of The Game

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Welcome to the fifth edition of The Bye Round&rsquo;s Fan Roundtable! This episode Jimmy is joined by Dragons fan Andrew Kalaizis to discuss the dramas at the Red V, Pat Clifton talks the under the radar Roosters &amp; Lachy McIntyre opens up on the Tigers HOT start to 2026!
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0:00 Unpacking The Dragons Horrid Start To 2026
15:18 Unpacking The Tigers Blistering Start To 2026
28:02 Roosters Flying Under The Radar?
39:30 Who Should Coach The Dragons?
47:01 Jimmy Calls For Total Dragons Board Restructure
57:07 When Will The Dragons Be Contenders Again?
1:02:13 Current State Of The Game

Buzz: Phil Rothfield

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