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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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Coach Trent Barrett. Picture: NRL Photos

Buzz’s highlights, lowlights: Eels coach spotted in Broncos sheds

There was an intriguing guest in Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium dressing shed following the Broncos’ win over the Eels. Plus Leichhardt Oval’s latest systems breakdown.

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Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Top 10 NRL speedsters revealed

Amid growing hype around a potential race between the NRL’s fastest on grand final day, official GPS technology date has revealed the top 10 fastest speeds clocked by players this season. All that and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.

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Tim Sheens, Lee Hagipantelis snub Wests Tigers 25th anniversary gala

What’s the Buzz: Tigers legend and sponsor snub anniversary gala

A major sponsor and the man who coached the Wests Tigers to their only premiership were notably absent at the club’s 25-year anniversary gala dinner on Friday night.

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Stephen Crichton was lucky to escape the sin bin for this shot.

‘Delusional’: Warriors respond to Bunker sin bin blunder

Stephen Crichton escaped with just a caution despite footage showing his shoulder collecting an opponent in the head on Friday night and the Warriors are fuming.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH AUGUST 21, 2024. Ron and Robyn Coote on the black carpet of the 2024 NRL Hall of Fame and Immortal class induction ceremony at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Picture: Jonathan Ng

‘Good on ya Cootey’: Buzz pays tribute to a legend

Ron Coote was a genuine champion as a player and in retirement he gave back even more to the game and those that play it – Phil Rothfield pays tribute to the latest man to join the Immortals.

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BUNDABERG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: Bronson Xerri of the Bulldogs reacts during the round 24 NRL match between Canterbury Bulldogs and Dolphins at Salter Oval, on August 17, 2024, in Bundaberg, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)

Buzz: Bulldogs legend backs 29-year premiership streak upset

Former Bulldogs legend and current Manly assistant Jim Dymock was the last Clive Churchill winner from a team who claimed the trophy from outside the top four – and he’s confident it can be done again this season.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Latrell Mitchell of the Rabbitohs looks on during the round six NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Cronulla Sharks at Accor Stadium, on April 13, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Latrell’s ultimatum: Buzz reveals contract changes or Souths exit

Latrell Mitchell will meet with the Rabbitohs board later this week where he’ll be presented with contract changes that he’ll have to accept if he wants to remain at the club. PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals all, plus his highlights and lowlights from the week in sport.

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