About this episode
The Fan Roundtable is back, for its second edition! On this edition, Jimmy is joined Hectic Fred to discuss the rise of the Bulldogs in season 2025 and the acquisition of Lachlan Galvin. Lachie Pringle gives us the fan perspective on the dramas at the Wests Tigers that dominated the headlines. And finally, Stephen Gallagher shares his thoughts on the Dragons issues especially around recruitment and retention! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiaga 0:00 Tallyn Da Silva or Api Koroisau? 4:55 Tigers Inability To Hold Onto Junior Talent 9:18 Bulldogs Fans POV On Lachie Galvin 10:51 Reed Mahoney’s Future At The Bulldogs 19:29 Dragons Halves Crisis 23:33 Dragons Recruitment Issues 26:35 Connection Of Bulldogs Players 30:40 Benji Marshall’s Coaching Pedigree 45:32 Does Fred Have Sympathy For Tigers/Dragons Fans? 50:02 The Problem With Merger Clubs 52:36 What’s Holding The Dragons Back? 58:40 Is Shane Flanagan Playing Favourties With Kyle? 1:00:36 Different Recruitment & Retention Strategies 1:12:45 2025 Ladder Predictions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.