Jimmy Blasts Tigers For Player Options In Luai's Contract & Is Cheese's Time At The Roosters Done?

[@NAILLIK00]

Some wild takes from jimmy this episode, Charlie didn’t miss, was on fire about the PNG discussion. We don’t need NRL to be a catalyst to political stability. Cheese saying PNG is better than Perth is exactly what you would expect him to say

[@taiyonatiare7918]

I don’t think the NRL have much say if the government are involved - so it’s kinda stupid for him to ask why PNG. We all know why

[@Crim_tams]

Jammer strikes me as a cool cobanna type operator 😂 keep up the sun safety big marn

[@allworldmusic8270]

Cheese is a quality player hope he goes well after his rcovery

[@bartcolen]

To whom it may concern: I sincerely enjoyed this episode of the Bye Round Podcast. Respectfully yours, - Bart Colen

[@TRFDFS]

Luai to take the tigers to finals footy. Tigers needed to pay overs for Luai because no one wants to play for the tigers.

[@sandorclegane3658]

Welcome brother, to the 'my team sucks support group'. Over here at my club, The Warriors, we've got a list as long as James Fisher-Harris' arm filled with names of players we paid overs for, all guaranteed to bring grand final success. Now, the next stop is our trophy cabinet, isn't she beautiful.

[@ufconlyfamz69]

i've been taking out a few sneaky 'to make the 8' options on them

[@Brian_Tonei_8]

@@ufconlyfamz69 @TRFDFS - who is the 2025 Tigers defense coach? they need to majorly fix that to make the Top 8, they leaked a lot of points in 2024 2023 2022

[@iancocks9408]

That won’t be happening, maybe they end up like raiders 8th or 9th and no better in recent years

[@danielvermeer3363]

59:08 Go away cheese. She will just make you leave your phone at home again😂😂😂😂

[@rgw5830]

To Cheese - maintain your composure. And if that conversation happens use the word "I". "I felt uncomfortable when you ... " Because for the Roosters, this is a pattern. The thoughtless cruelty to ring a young man on the other side of the world, playing his heart out for his country DOES NOT come from a good place. You demonstrate professional behaviour yourself.

[@taiyonatiare7918]

The tigers and luai situation is probably the one time I understand having player options

[@SoOwOoSwaGGa]

I think the roosters board wasn't pleased how they went last year even tho on paper they had a great squad I think they blame the bro culture that has formed at roosters have the boys wanna be rappers and youtube vloggers that's the real reason I think they let go of terrell

[@andee0087]

Come to the Bunnies Brandon

[@kaelanpenney8681]

I mean how else were the tigers gonna sign a player as big as luai without giving something up

[@iancocks9408]

By giving him too much than he is worth.

[@denp6211]

Is front loading salary legal James? Wouldn't it mean that in the following years that team would be over the salary cap?

[@SkeletorsSon]

No because the player gets less the following years taking up less cap

[@denp6211]

@@SkeletorsSon ok this year with all players that have left roosters will have about a 2M spare right? They should front load that amount accross their team, then technically can sign a 2M dollar player on a one year contract the following year?

[@finalfrontier1124]

I think the point getting missed about the PNG conversation is that its building towards PNG been able to produce its own talent. It might take 10 years or longer but at some stage with proper coaching through all levels they will produce and retain there own NRL level talent. There is also a ex-pat community already there so players with families will definitely be able to bring children

[@taiyonatiare7918]

What’s ex-pat?

[@rachaelbond7255]

Will be ready to buy when I see the Women's merch. A Muscle style especially for the gym would be great :-)

[@James-zy8nh]

Come to parra cheese😜

[@adamjones7924]

Imagine cheese and fox reunited just need Munster for the holy trinity

[@matthewdawson2787]

Great show, guys. Cheese, wish you all the best and hope if you do leave the Roosters that you win a comp and get a Dally M while at another club.

[@ufconlyfamz69]

lol the start was like the roast of James Graham, loved it

[@ESAS1988]

🧀 the rooster dont want you start looking around for another club the 🐓 don't even deserve you your last game for 🐓 you got injured yet while they know what your going through with injures they drop this on you time to move on!!

[@JRPete]

Maybe a PNG team could kill 3 birds with 1 stone. You'd get a PNG team that slows down 🇨🇳, WA has time to set up as 19th with it's pathways, and the NRL could limit the rounds to cater for tests during the the origin window in the new broadcast deal.

[@Brian_Tonei_8]

2:39 The Norman Steakhouse ~ 1 Qualtrough Street, Woolloongabba [Brisbane] QLD 4102

[@kaumibon]

I'd love Cheese at the bunnies to eventually replace Havili. Can play in the forwards and a hook

[@rhys6165]

I would have no issue with moving over to PNG if the compound met my needs. They could make it like a resort, have a nice pool with slides for kids, quality education, allow diplomats and their families to live in the compound to increase the number of fresh faces, quality food, maybe even a restaurant that opens a few nights a week with a wide variety of food options. It could be done so well. The best part is the players still go to Australia every 2nd week and can spend their off season in Australia. Another point is they would have a much easier time getting the young talent from PNG especially if the family want to keep their kid close by which would make the team more in line with what it is supposed to be which is a PNG team.

[@Aussie-63]

I lived and worked in PNG. Money was fantastic and I could do anything I liked, but there is nothing. I lived and worked in a management position on Hamilton Island. Sadly you don't notice you are in paradise after a while, it feels like a jail with no escape. You dream of a weekend in Bourke so you can get Macas. Easy to say, very hard to do. They could of offered me 10 fold and I was still getting on that plane to Home once my contract was up.

[@taiyonatiare7918]

@@Aussie-63well they’re going home every 2 weeks - it’s not like they have to stay there the whole year

[@jeffmaepu857]

Charlie was on fire 🔥🔥

[@mitchsullo]

Too much Tigers bashing, they've signed a brilliant player in his absolute prime. Leave it off.

[@sampats89]

Brandon Smith said last podcast that he sees the tigers as a legit top 8 side. The tigers over the past 3 seasons have beaten the top teams but struggled with their depth. No worries about depth now there's 40 legit nrl players at the club.

[@Brian_Tonei_8]

@@sampats89 the issue with Tigers in 2024 2023 2022 they leaked way too many points (the defense), who is the 2025 Tigers defence/tackle-method coach? they need a Cameron Cirraldo type to fixup that defence

[@sampats89]

@@Brian_Tonei_8 they don't leak points at full strength.

[@andee0087]

Cheese mate, request to leave now. Make them cover your last year wage and give them nothing in return, even if it’s the back half of the year after you return. Screw em. Otherwise return, train hard keep fit and kick back in reserve grade. Don’t give anything to them.

[@kylemiddleton848]

James graham blowing up about easy burners is peak entertainment

[@maxfish4770]

Hello! PNG compound is great for the right blokes. If you like the quiet life, fishing and golf, happy days. Albeit guarded by soldiers with machine guns

[@andrewturk6562]

Outstanding show jimmy I hope the cheese stays with the chooks great player id say a good bloke to anyway good luck brendon

[@Brian_Tonei_8]

How many more years does Cheese want to play in the NRL after September 2025? in 2026 his body will be in its 31st year so maybe maximum until 34th year (ending in September 2029)? Reece Robson is two years younger than Cheese

[@jvvoid]

Cheese would kick arse at the Dogs. HIs running game would fit right in. Him and Mahoney is a killer hooker rotation, with Cheese also playing some time backrow. Charlie loves to pay out on Jimmy (not Cheese), but as soon as he's under fire he goes straight to the run sheet. If you dish it out, you gotta be able to take it, Charlie. Kind regards, yours truly, cheers.

[@SkeletorsSon]

Cheese is good for your skin elasticity Jammer, eat it don't go wearing it like sunscreen 😂

[@tommylob1409]

Bye round is my favourite pod - " grow up" way to treat a fan.

[@thebyeround]

Sorry mate what’s this about ?

[@ufconlyfamz69]

@@thebyeround james is that you who replies to the comments? when i first watched rugby league i was like this guy is a beast, back in 2009/2010

[@thebyeround]

@@ufconlyfamz69thanks mate appreciate it!

[@dddd-ng5yq]

Who will replace the Cheese as the next host when he signs with the Warriors??

[@ipwnism]

Reece robson? 😂

[@cp2342]

Hindmarsh maybe has appeared on a couple of the podcast episodes?. They’ll only look at replacing Smith if he signs with a club outside of NSW which might not even happen think he will sign with Rabbitohs.

[@ipwnism]

@@cp2342 i vote hindy too but hed hav his tv and radio obligations 2 juggl

[@jaymatta4810]

Warriors are fine with an injury prone Egan..

[@taiyonatiare7918]

@@cp2342i loved the Hindy and James duo - would be happy for him to take over for charlie and cheese if cheese went to the wahs

[@craigschy451]

Why don't you do a round table on PNG with Jason D. Officials current PNG rep players and local PNG (Digicell cup) officials.

[@jason78981]

who else is talkn about dylan brown apart from bloke in a bar on monday and charlie? honestly

[@shiresmokersbbq8704]

Great episode!

[@danielvermeer3363]

Just get reece robson. He can take over cheeses entire public life😂😂😂

[@B-tr9kz]

I could be wrong but I think the tax incentives are only temporary. I think the aim is to grow the grassroots in PNG to a point where you don’t need the tax incentives to field a competitive team.

[@mikethebreeze]

Like they did in melbourne? 😂

[@taiyonatiare7918]

That’ll take ages though so I don’t see them pulling it anytime soon

[@B-tr9kz]

@@taiyonatiare7918 It might not actually take that long with the amount of money being put towards it.

[@B-tr9kz]

@@mikethebreeze RL was unknown in Melbourne before the Storm came in. Its the national sport in PNG.

[@pat4711]

We better get a fucking jersey at the minimum as a tax payer here in Australia, gotta love how the NRL is so spineless allowing themselves to be a pawn in the political game.

[@boubear26]

Sam Walker, born in Leeds England

[@nagibkanaan2464]

Brandon needs to pull his head in. He treated everything as a joke. He needs to focus on his football and head down arse up

[@taiyonatiare7918]

You can be serious about your footy and not have a stick up your arse the whole time 💀😂 some ppl need to lighten up

[@hansoloburger2322]

I completely disagree Galvin is that guy they will not be saying no to Galvin if he wants player options.

[@AWESTERNWHITEMAN.BOSH.]

Jamma said rashy!!! It's a f**king tea shirt lad.

[@tiranrandall2659]

Cheese to the Tigers,to jamma to go to doggies,from the guy in the biue an yellow work wear Brisbane qld

[@randomizerinc6602]

Wonder why Jimmy always has it out for the Tigers whenever they come up?

[@iancocks9408]

Tigers are a shambles

[@alldaydevo]

Yeah the boys, always good

[@roosters1711]

Unbelievable that a player as gifted as Brandon Smith who was a gun for Melbourne struggled under the coaching of the overrated Robinson. Under a decent coach, he will again excel.

[@nagibkanaan2464]

Terell champion human

[@Dumelow077]

Does Charlie even like James ?

[@Jase1000-p2f]

Jimmy please dont compare png to saudi its an insult to your intelligence and credibility of your content.I know you dont want to critisize the nrl but mate dont bullsheeeit your audience.Jimmy lets get a political expert in to your studio to talk to us about why this team got the go ahead ?I bet you dont

[@jvvoid]

Anybody who bags the PNG venture doesn't get it. If it takes ages, doesn't work, whatever, it's not just about politics.

[@Dr.Marmalade]

Are we worried that players will only play for the money and not the jersey in PnG? When games get tough they won't fully commit as only there for the dollary doos?

[@taiyonatiare7918]

Yeah - I mean you could try get the PNG players to play over there but I dont know if there are many

[@scav76]

Only the West Tigers can turn a positive player signing into a potential shit show, and the season hasn't even started yet.

[@taiyonatiare7918]

They need to weed out the leak

[@carlredfern8067]

Damn you boys sound really out of touch talking about 350K a season like its not a good wage in Sydney.

[@jessemckenzie9921]

Jimmy is Carb nuetral

[@brockiestephosaussielife]

Saudi is apparently one of safest places in world... png on the other hand, not really.

[@Laughable000]

Saudi...Depends where you're born lol (unfortunately)

[@Leafy653]

Come to the dragons cheese

[@flimflama9333]

Hello again

[@JimBo-k7i]

The average person earns well under 350k mate... keep living in the clouds

[@Brian_Tonei_8]

@JimBo-k7i - the "median" salary in Australia in December 2024 is AU$67,600 a year [before tax], and the average salary is AU$98,000 a year [before tax]. the median salary is the more accurate measure to compare apples to apples

[@JimBo-k7i]

@Brian_Tonei_8 exactly, these footy boofheafs have nothing to worry about

[@jeffmaepu857]

Graham not being for player options makes me think he was never a player himself? Player options are amazing if you're pro player, clubs screw around with players all the time and it's somewhat good to give some power to the players, especially someone of quality as Luai

[@iancocks9408]

Totally wrong, gould said they are terrible and won’t have them at bulldogs.

[@elijahwolf7563]

Honestly Brandon needs to get off this podcast to resurrect his career, when he speaks he turns suitors off, he does not come off as a funny lad anymore He legit seems unaware, stupid and not like someone you want around your club Replace him with Hindy, it’s the best for everyone

[@taiyonatiare7918]

Yikes, that’s harsh. Not much resurrecting he can do when he’s injured and in rehab. You don’t like him then just watch the episodes he’s not on

[@dogg311]

Hindy just comes on an talks about himself very funny but having a current player is the best bit about the podcast .