On this week’s episode James Graham and Michael Chammas take a deep dive into the biggest pressure points heading into the 2026 NRL season. From Todd Payten’s make-or-break year, to Anthony Seibold’s challenge at Manly and Laurie Daley’s future in coaching. The boys also unpack the Perth Bears’ expansion push and whether the Bulldogs’ rebuild is finally ready to deliver.

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0:00 Buzz Rothfield’s Replacement

11:37 Todd Payten

24:58 Anthony Seibold

33:48 Laurie Daley

44:03 Perth Bears

59:21 Canterbury Bulldogs

On this week&rsquo;s episode James Graham and Michael Chammas take a deep dive into the biggest pressure points heading into the 2026 NRL season. From Todd Payten&rsquo;s make-or-break year, to Anthony Seibold&rsquo;s challenge at Manly and Laurie Daley&rsquo;s future in coaching. The boys also unpack the Perth Bears&rsquo; expansion push and whether the Bulldogs&rsquo; rebuild is finally ready to deliver.
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0:00 Buzz Rothfield&rsquo;s Replacement
11:37 Todd Payten
24:58 Anthony Seibold
33:48 Laurie Daley
44:03 Perth Bears
59:21 Canterbury Bulldogs

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!

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