James Graham and Charlie White are back for Mid-Week Matters, breaking down the biggest talking points in rugby league right now including; the NRL's decision to backflip on its controversial kickoff rule change, plus, the new interchange rule that could change Origin forever!

Also the boys also unpack Michael Chammas landing a key role with the PNG Chiefs, Jake Trbojevic’s long-awaited return from concussion, Origin in New Zealand & we play a game of Who's Most Likely!

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0:00 PNG Chiefs

6:52 Clean Your Water Bottles

11:18 NRL Backflips On Kickoff Rule

12:57 New Interchange Rule

17:55 New Six Again Rule

19:34 Set Times For Trainers On The Field

21:04 Chammas The PNG Chief

30:21 PNG Player & Coach Recruitment

42:14 Jake Trbojevic’s Return From Concussion

56:56 Origin In NZ In 2027

1:01:42 Who’s Most Likely To…….

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James Graham and Luke Keary are back on as the countdown to the NRL kick-off continues. On today's show the boys rip into; Cam Munster’s latest purchase in Queensland pub Buzz Rothfield calls time on his career, the boys fire off some massive NRL 2026 hot takes that could age terribly and Jimmy had a bizarre call out to every current and former NRL player!

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0:00 UFC In Sydney

6:00 Jimmy & Connect 4

8:00 Sam Burgess’ Big Head

9:00 Jimmy’s Ultra Marathon Plan

14:29 Cam Munster Buys A QLD Pub

16:00 Buzz Rothfield Retires

27:06 NRL 2026 Hot Takes

40:31 The Panthers Dynasty

52:08 DCE’s Early Impact At The Roosters

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Premiership winner and one of the sharpest minds in rugby league, Luke Keary, joins the team for the 2026 NRL season and this is his first official podcast alongside James Graham. The boys dive straight in with some classic NRL pre-season horror stories, discuss the latest drama between Zac Lomax & the Eels, Angus Crichton’s defection to rugby union & Kez reveals the teams he believes will 'rise' in season 2026!

The Keary era at The Bye Round starts now!

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0:00 Welcome Luke Keary To The Team!

10:35 Montoyas Podcast + Our New Studio

12:37 Pre Season Horror Stories

23:45 Getting To Know Luke

30:45 Zac Lomax Drama

47:27 Angus Crichton Defects To Rugby Union

53:35 Teams That Will Rise In 2026

57:20 Rule Changes For 2026

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