Welcome to The Bye Round Podcast with James Graham. Today's episode features the greatest official in the history of rugby league, the one and only Bill Harrigan. In a fascinating chat, Bill opens up on his career, his time in the Police Riot squad, his thoughts on the modern game & shares some cracking stories from his time.
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0:00 Welcome Bill!
12:17 Becoming A Referee
18:57 Joining The Police
25:49 Super League
30:47 Technology In Rugby League
54:13 Refereeing A Game
1:10:26 Favourite Game Bill Refereed
1:15:32 Gordie Tallis Origin Send Off
1:19:38 Bill's Integrity
1:24:15 Bob Fulton's "Cement Truck"
1:28:47 Family Dealing With Criticism
1:32:20 Swearing At Players
1:35:47 Referee's Integrity
1:41:28 Retirement Story
1:47:07 Becoming Referee's Boss
1:50:47 Thoughts On Refereeing Today
1:53:39 Three Questions With Jimmy