Today on the Bye Round James Graham is joined by his former teammate Trent Merrin. Trent discusses his premiership winning experience at the Dragons, his Borat impressions, what is currently wrong with the Dragons & reveals a great stitch up on James Graham!

Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/

Tooheys: https://www.tooheys.com.au/

Athletic Greens Promo Link: https://drinkAG1.com/BYEROUND.

Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - https://thebyeround.com/

Today on the Bye Round James Graham is joined by his former teammate Trent Merrin. Trent discusses his premiership winning experience at the Dragons, his Borat impressions, what is currently wrong with the Dragons &amp; reveals a great stitch up on James Graham!
Ladbrokes: <a href="https://ladbrokes.com/">https://ladbrokes.com/</a> 
Tooheys: <a href="https://www.tooheys.com.au/agegate/">https://www.tooheys.com.au/</a>
Athletic Greens Promo Link: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/byeround">https://</a><a href="http://drinkag1.com/x" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://drinkag1.com/x&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1687179324558000&amp;usg=AOvVaw01ju5eANfHyqq0YiCn1plm">drinkAG1.com/</a><a href="https://athleticgreens.com/byeround">BYEROUND.</a>
Please leave us a review and help support the podcast by grabbing some merch from - <a href="https://thebyeround.com/">https://thebyeround.com/</a>

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!

Mez: Trent Merrin

From everyone at The Bye Round we share our deepest condolences to those impacted by the Bondi tragedy that occurred on Sunday. If you have been directly impacted or know someone who has been, the Public Information and Inquiry Centre can be contacted by calling 1800 227 228.

On the final edition of Mid-Week Matters for 2025, James Graham & Charlie White reflect on the events at Bondi Beach that will change our country forever. The boys also chat footy talking Tigers, Golden Boot award & we share our favourite NRL moments of 2025. 

Email: thebyeround@gmail.com

Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/

Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/

Follow The Bye Round On:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround

0:00 The Bondi Tragedy

11:23 Benji Marshall Contract Extension

25:07 New Tigers CEO

26:37 More On Benji’s Extension

29:42 Favorite On-Field Moment In 2025

35:51 Favorite Off-Field Moment In 2025

39:55 Harry Grant Win Golden Boot

45:28 Latimore v Big Nelson

From everyone at The Bye Round we share our deepest condolences to those impacted by the Bondi tragedy that occurred on Sunday. If you have been directly impacted or know someone who has been, the Public Information and Inquiry Centre can be contacted by calling 1800 227 228.
On the final edition of Mid-Week Matters for 2025, James Graham &amp; Charlie White reflect on the events at Bondi Beach that will change our country forever. The boys also chat footy talking Tigers, Golden Boot award &amp; we share our favourite NRL moments of 2025.&nbsp;
Email: <a href="mailto:thebyeround@gmail.com">thebyeround@gmail.com</a>
Ladbrokes: <a href="https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/">https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/</a>
Hyundai: <a href="https://www.hyundai.com/au/">https://www.hyundai.com/au/</a>
Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en</a> TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en">https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround">https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround</a>
0:00 The Bondi Tragedy
11:23 Benji Marshall Contract Extension
25:07 New Tigers CEO
26:37 More On Benji&rsquo;s Extension
29:42 Favorite On-Field Moment In 2025
35:51 Favorite Off-Field Moment In 2025
39:55 Harry Grant Win Golden Boot
45:28 Latimore v Big Nelson

Tigers Unnecessary Move, Boardroom Backflip Of The Century & Our Favourite NRL Moments Of 2025

Welcome to the final episode of the Rugby League Roundtable for season three! After nine incredible episodes with our original crew, it's time for a change! In for the final episode are the content creators; Denan Kemp, Rugby League Guru & The Leaguie. The guys take a deep dive on the rise of content creators in the ever growing and ever changing rugby league landscape. 

COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey

Email: thebyeround@gmail.com

Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/

Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/

Follow The Bye Round On:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround

0:00 Alternative Rugby League Media

10:00 Using NRL Footage On Socials

26:44 Independent Creators vs. Mainstream Media

42:15 Following Players, Not Clubs

52:23 Monetizing Podcast Content

1:06:30 Having ‘Fans’ As Content Creators

1:12:12 What Changes Would You Make In NRL Media?

Welcome to the final episode of the Rugby League Roundtable for season three! After nine incredible episodes with our original crew, it's time for a change! In for the final episode are the content creators; Denan Kemp, Rugby League Guru &amp; The Leaguie. The guys take a deep dive on the rise of content creators in the ever growing and ever changing rugby league landscape.&nbsp;
COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY:&nbsp;<a href="https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey">https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey</a>
Email: <a href="mailto:thebyeround@gmail.com">thebyeround@gmail.com</a>
Ladbrokes: <a href="https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/">https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/</a>
Hyundai: <a href="https://www.hyundai.com/au/">https://www.hyundai.com/au/</a>
Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en</a> TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en">https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround">https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround</a>
0:00 Alternative Rugby League Media
10:00 Using NRL Footage On Socials
26:44 Independent Creators vs. Mainstream Media
42:15 Following Players, Not Clubs
52:23 Monetizing Podcast Content
1:06:30 Having &lsquo;Fans&rsquo; As Content Creators
1:12:12 What Changes Would You Make In NRL Media?

Content Creators vs. Mainstream Media In Rugby League | 2025 Round Table Episode 10

It's December but the rugby league soap opera continues to keep on rolling and no surprises the Wests Tigers are once again front and centre! Unpacking all the drama that's gone down out Concord-way is James Graham, Michael Chammas and Charlie White. Plus the boys also discuss Tino's shock link with a Sydney powerhouse, the Dragons courting of Keaon Koloamatangi and Ryan Papenhuyzen's 'gap year' stuns one member of the panel! 

COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey

Email: thebyeround@gmail.com

Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/

Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/

Follow The Bye Round On:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround

0:00 Cricket Injuries

5:10 Wests Tigers In Crisis

49:39 Tino Linked To The Roosters

54:17 Keaon Koloamatangi Linked To Dragons

57:44 Brian Kelly Linked With Parra

58:55 Ryan Papenhuyzen Gap Year

1:04:00 Bulldogs Names On Jerseys For Vegas

It's December but the rugby league soap opera continues to keep on rolling and no surprises the Wests Tigers are once again front and centre! Unpacking all the drama that's gone down out Concord-way is James Graham, Michael Chammas and Charlie White. Plus the boys also discuss Tino's shock link with a Sydney powerhouse, the Dragons courting of Keaon Koloamatangi and Ryan Papenhuyzen's 'gap year' stuns one member of the panel!&nbsp;
COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY:&nbsp;<a href="https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey">https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey</a>
Email: <a href="mailto:thebyeround@gmail.com">thebyeround@gmail.com</a>
Ladbrokes: <a href="https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/">https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/</a>
Hyundai: <a href="https://www.hyundai.com/au/">https://www.hyundai.com/au/</a>
Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en</a> TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en">https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround">https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround</a>
0:00 Cricket Injuries
5:10 Wests Tigers In Crisis
49:39 Tino Linked To The Roosters
54:17 Keaon Koloamatangi Linked To Dragons
57:44 Brian Kelly Linked With Parra
58:55 Ryan Papenhuyzen Gap Year
1:04:00 Bulldogs Names On Jerseys For Vegas

Mez: Trent Merrin

In 1 playlist(s)

The Bye Round With James Graham

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips