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This week on The Bye Round, James Graham is on location in Las Vegas with two of the key architects behind rugby league’s newest and most fascinating project, the PNG Chiefs. Joining Jimmy are the brains behind the Chiefs: General Manager of Football Michael Chammas and CEO Lorna McPherson.They dive deep into how the team will change rugby league forever, not just for Papua New Guinea, but for the entire NRL.

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0:00 Impact Of PNG NRL Team

6:04 Why Chammas Switched From Journo To GM

10:38 Who Will Be The Coach?

15:48 The PNG Village For The Players

22:27 Tax Free Salary Incentive

29:04 Which Players Are On The Hitlist?

23:37 Gameday Experience PNG Style

40:04 The Government Funding

44:00 PNG Premiership In 3 Years?

45:54 Does Chammas Miss Journalism?

50:40 Leveraging The Media