We are back with the Rugby League Roundtable for 2024! A brand new cast with a current head coach, player, executive & journalist sitting down with James Graham to debate the biggest issues in the game. The crew this year is Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan, former Kangaroos & NSW star Aaron Woods, Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov & the Daily Telegraphs Brent Read.

This week we tackle some of the biggest issues facing the game with a deep look at third party deals, contracts & grassroots rugby league!

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00:00 Third Party Deals

12:00 Contracts

24:00 No Fault Stand Down Policy

30:00 Suburban Grounds v Modern Stadiums

42:00 Grassroots Rugby League

47:00 What Is The Biggest Issue The Game Is Facing?

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This week Jimmy is joined by three-time Premiership winner, Roosters and Rabbitohs legend Luke Keary. The pair chat through the highs and lows of Luke's career, his imminent move to France, dealing with concussion and why he learnt so much Roosters coach Trent Robinson.

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0:00 ‘Former NRL Star Luke Keary’

2:40 Move To France

10:10 Post Footy Plans

15:50 Sydney Roosters

36:15 2014 Souths Premiership Win

42:17 The Russell Crowe Incident

46:49 Dealing With Injuries & Concussion

1:11:29 Representing Ireland At The 2021 RLWC

1:19:36 Jimmy & Luke’s Special On-Field Moment

1:22:00 Jimmy’s Three Questions

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Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White & Brandon Smith to unpack the player movement merry go round with the Broncos massive signing of Ben Hunt! We talk what Lachlan Illias can bring to the Dragons, Cheese responds to the Reece Robson Chooks rumours & we find out why Ryles has got the players on the tools at Parra!

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00:00 Shirtless Zooms & late notes

08:00 Ben Hunt Signs w/ Broncos

23:00 Illias To The Dragons!

30:00 Cheese Reacts To Robson Linked To Roosters

39:00 Parra Players On The Tools

46:00 Questions From You

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