Buzz’s highlights, lowlights: Proof Matt Moylan is one of NRL’s good guys

Cronulla Sharks star Matt Moylan cops much criticism for a perceived lack of commitment. This story will change your view.

Latrell Mitchell. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Phil Rothfield runs the rule over another weekend in sport, revealing details about Latrell Mitchell’s new South Sydney contract. Check it out in Buzz’s weekend highlights and lowlights.

HIGHLIGHT

The prospect of Channel 9 getting a CEO more supportive and more passionate about our great game of rugby league.

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LOWLIGHT

The very sad passing of highly respected rugby union writer Greg Growden. An opponent at the SMH but a mate from way back. Great bloke. Great journo. Great loss.

LOWLIGHT II

One of the great rorts in boxing history with Andrew Moloney robbed of a world title with a ridiculous decision from the referee in Las Vegas. Moloney beat Joshua Franco fair and square and is entitled to be furious. You haven’t heard the end of this one.

SHOOSH

The Rabbitohs are expected to announce the signing of superstar Latrell Mitchell on a $2.5 million three-year contract before the end of the week.

Latrell Mitchell is days away from landing a nice little windfall. Picture: Phil Hillyard

O N THE STING

Who would have thought one of the toughest forwards of the modern era would have started out as a winger. We stumbled over a match program from the 1977 primary schools NSW v Queensland game. Number five for the Blues from Whalan Public School was none other than Mark Geyer. Andrew Frizell, Tyson’s dad, played in the forward pack.

Mark Geyer (top row, middle).

MG will never live this down!

SPOTTED

Sydney Roosters star Victor Radley enjoying time off at the South West Rocks Country Club on the mid north coast.

Victor Radley with a giant kingfish.

SPOTTED

Former Sharks CEO Barry Russell at dinner on Saturday night with Cronulla coach John Morris at Alphabet St restaurant in Cronulla.

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SPOTTED

Sharks star Matt Moylan cops much criticism for lack of commitment. On Saturday, as part of McHappy Day celebrations, he helped raise funds for Ronald McDonald House.

He made a special visit to Brookvale McDonald’s to meet 11-year-old Luca (a Melbourne Storm fan) and his dad Justin. Luca has spent more than 200 nights in hospital battling leukaemia. “I can’t speak more highly of Matt and how he conducted himself,” Justin said.

Cronulla's Matt Moylan at Brookvale McDonald’s with 11-year-old footy fan Luca and his dad Justin.

THE WIRELESS

Catch you this morning at 7.10am on the Big Sports Breakfast with Laurie Daley, Michael Clarke and Gerard Middleton to discuss the build-up to Wednesday night’s Origin decider.