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Phil RothfieldSports Editor-at-Large

Phil Buzz Rothfield is a 43-year veteran of sports journalism. He covered his first rugby league grand final in 1978 – the Manly Sea Eagles – Cronulla Sharks replay. Buzz has been involved in the coverage of every State of Origin game since its inception in 1980 and has covered sport in major countries including England, Russia, the United States and Brazil.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Mark Nawaqanitawase of the Roosters is tackled during the round 27 NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Sydney Roosters at Accor Stadium, on September 06, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Buzz’s off-season predictions: Top NRL honour for rugby import

With our attention now turning to 2025, PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals his 11 bold predictions for the NRL season – including a breakout season and major award for former a Wallaby and Olympian.

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22/11/19: Matt Burke, George Gregan and Phil Kearns talking about the future of Rugby in Australian. They were attending the RAA launch at Sofitel Wentworth . John Feder/The Australian.

Channel 10 sacks Wallabies legend after 10-year partnership

He has been the face of sport at Channel 10 for over a decade, but the Wallabies legend’s time as the network’s chief sports presenter has come to an end.

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The Daily Telegraph 4.6.2024 Ray Hadley pictured in the 2GB studios in Pyrmont. Ray and 2GB has won another radio ratings survey. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Grand Final Buzz: 20-year Hadley feud erupts at Accor Stadium

Some serious aggro erupted in the broadcast area of Accor Stadium between two former media colleagues, with Ray Hadley and former Manly halfback John Gibbs exchanging words.

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Craig Bellamy has become the NRL's coach killer, with Kevin Walters, Jason Demetriou and Brad Arthur all sacked after heavy losses to the Melbourne Storm.

Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Bellamy becomes NRL’s coach killer

Craig Bellamy has become the NRL’s coach killer, with three axed this year after losses to Melbourne. But the Storm supercoach says rival teams are too quick to axe coaches. See the full Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.

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The Bulldogs have emerged as third favourites to win the premiership in 2025, according to TAB. Picture: Getty Images

What’s the Buzz: Bookies back Bulldogs for massive rise in 2025

The 2025 premiership betting markets are almost open and the bookies are set to make some surprise selections, with the Bulldogs surging ahead, while the Roosters are set for a deep dive.

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Buzz v Crash: Gus’s Panthers legacy, what Storm can teach Broncos

Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield and Robert ‘Crash’ Craddock are two of rugby league’s great minds and ahead of the NRL grand final have sat down to discuss everything from Phil Gould’s Panthers legacy, Melbourne’s formula for success, grand final tips and much more.

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