Buzz: The times Hasler went over and above for players
Des Hasler always put player welfare ahead of anything else – and these are the tales to prove it. This and more in Australia’s best sporting gossip column.
Phil Rothfield
What’s the Buzz: Manly coaching dream team taking shape
While Anthony Seibold is set to be announced as the new Sea Eagles coach for 2023, Manly are still chasing another two big names.
Buzz: Why Seibold is the man to fix Manly mess
It was sad to see Des Hasler’s time at Manly end this way, but the decision to bring Anthony Seibold on as their next coach is a good move, writes Phil Rothfield.
TV Ratings: Did NRL Grand Final fizzer hit the mark?
Sydney’s battle of the west was a fizzer on the field, but did it fare any better off it? The TV ratings are in for Sunday night’s NRL grand final.
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Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Fox lock in star caller as Rabs’ retirement looms
Fox Sports have moved fast to lock down their star commentary team with Nine on the lookout for new talent, as legendary caller Ray Warren is set to hang up the boots after the 2020 season.
Bulldogs’ bitter feud’ set to claim first victim
Canterbury Leagues Club and the Bulldogs board’s messy feud has threatened to take a drastic turn with chairman George Coorey refusing to step down despite being asked four times.
Highlights, lowlights: Ban hardly fits the crime
Chad Townsend may be done for the season if the Sharks don’t make the finals. He’s lucky his suspension for a shoulder charge on Kalyn Ponga doesn’t include games next year. Check out PHIL ROTHFIELD’S Round 17 wrap here.
The one fighter Tszyu won’t risk world title shot on
Daniel Lewis is still dirty after Tim Tszyu stormed off and refused to shake his hand when he beat him as an amateur — and he has a message for the rising boxing star. WATCH THE VIDEO
Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Channel 9 abandons Saturday night footy
No NRL on free-to-air TV on Saturday nights? Welcome to the new world order as Channel 9 abandons the timeslot. Plus, after 12 weeks out, superstar Tom Trbojevic makes a timely return to prove his fitness to Brad Fittler. Latest NRL chatter and more.
What’s the Buzz: Johns v Hadley in new ratings war
After a successful stint at Triple M, Matty Johns will make his morning radio comeback and says Ray Hadley will be shaking in his boots ahead of a possible ratings dip — even if it is just one day a week.
Who is the NRL’s best enforcer?
We are enjoying one of the best eras for front-row enforcers in the history of rugby league says a man who should know – Steve ‘Blocker’ Roach rates his top-ten heavy hitters in the game.
Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Origin on the move?
COVID-19 has pushed the State of Origin series to the end of the year, and may not return to its mid-season timeslots when the NRL gets back to normal.
Sydney a huge chance to host Tszyu world title blockbuster
Tim Tszyu’s demolition job of Jeff Horn has caught the attention of boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya, who is ready to send one of his world champions to Sydney to face the Aussie sensation.
Revealed: The teams with the hardest and easiest draws of 2020
When it comes to the NRL draw, TV ratings matter more than fairness. So which teams have been left with an easy run in 2020 as a result, and which have copped an unfair hiding? PHIL ROTHFIELD analyses the fixture.
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