Buzz: Unnoticed play epitomises why Keary is a champion
Much of the plaudits for the Roosters’ thrilling victory centred on Sam Walker’s field goal. But the true hero barely rated a mention, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
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Buzz: Another Souths staffer quits after 17 years
The disunity continues at the South Sydney Rabbitohs with another key staffer leaving the club – and indications are it wasn’t an amicable exit.
Buzz: Refs didn’t sink Manly, salary cap failure did
Manly won’t be playing finals football this year and it has nothing to do with referees despite Anthony Seibold’s massive blow-up, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: Walsh v Teddy, history shows captain’s time almost up
A Kangaroos jersey is like a baggy green cap with loyalty and long service respected. But you also can’t ignore the young guns coming through, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
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Buzz: Radio boss steps in to end Johns feud
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Buzz: Mystery as Gould backflips on Flanagan
Phil Gould appears to have done an Olympic class backflip on Shane Flanagan and the reasons for his about-face are hard to understand, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: Pearce on cusp of shock NRL return
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Vote: Should Bennett be named an Immortal?
He has just about won it all as a coach, but should Wayne Bennett get the biggest honour in rugby league? Have your say inside.
Origin Buzz: Ratings revealed for Game 1
Rugby league’s record-breaking run continues with a huge national audience tuning in to watch the Maroons win the opening Origin game of 2023.
Buzz: Why Blues’ $1.7m advantage won’t help them
If State of Origin games were decided by player salaries, the NSW Blues would dominate the Maroons. But pay packets don’t win Origin games, writes Phil Rothfield.
Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Disgraced NRL stars share jail cell
Disgraced NRL stars Jarryd Hayne and Manase Fainu are sharing the same prison cell — read all the details and more NRL news in What’s the Buzz.
What’s the Buzz: Channel 9’s missing one million Origin fans
It’s the big State of Origin mystery ahead of the 2023 series kick-off — where have one million fans disappeared to? All the details in What’s the Buzz.
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