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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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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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Buzz’s top-50 NRL players for 2024: Four millionaires miss the cut

Phil Rothfield’s Top 50 NRL players for 2024 is littered with the game’s highest paid players, but four million-dollar men from the Rich 100 failed to make the cut. See the full Top 50 and have your say.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Cameron Munster of the Storm celebrates after scoring a try during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on September 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Buzz’s highs, lows: NRL TV ratings skyrocket by 425 per cent

Television numbers for the NRL finals have been smashing ratings records, with Melbourne numbers off the charts on the back of the Storm’s success. BUZZ ROTHFIELD reveals his highlights and lowlights from the week in sport.

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Retiring Panthers NRL star Tyrone Peachey wants to fight Bulldogs’ pest Reed Mahoney

What’s the Buzz: Panthers star wants shot at Bulldogs pest

He might be on the verge of retirement but Panthers veteran Tyrone Peachey has already called out Bulldogs pest Reed Mahoney to get in the boxing ring in November.

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Michael Maguire coaching the NSW Origin team in 2024.

Broncos players called to emergency meeting over new coach

The Brisbane Broncos called an emergency meeting with players and staff on Saturday morning to discuss the replacement options for former head coach Kevin Walters.

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Ben Dobbin came off his bike and broke his neck. Fractured a couple of vertabrae.

Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Triple M NRL host suffers serious neck injury

Triple M host Ben Dobbin is out of NRL action indefinitely, the sad decline of the Kangaroos jumper, and Kevin Walters’ possible next career move. All that and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.

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Meninga ‘disappointed’ over Ponga’s shock Kangaroos snub

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has admitted he is bitterly disappointed by Kalyn Ponga’s decision to pull out of contention for the Pacific Championships in a bid to prioritise his focus on the Newcastle Knights.

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