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About Phil Lutton
About Phil Lutton
As Fairfax's man in Brisbane, Phil writes extensively on sport in the Sunshine State. He joined brisbanetimes.com.au after three years writing sport and travel from his base in London, a highlight being the Athens Olympics where he won gold for passive smoking at the hands of the local cabbies. Phil lives for the buzz of game day but thrives on the personal stories of sport and the raw emotion that drives its combatants.
Broncos end Titans' finals run
Darren Lockyer missed this year's State of Origin series, so in the annals of heroic Queensland efforts, he had some catching up to do.
Dell returns to haunt Broncos
It didn't take long for the cry of "Bring back the Dell!" to start echoing in the bowels of Suncorp Stadium in the wake of St George Illawarra's victory over Brisbane, even if the lone voice was a passer-by who bellowed through the door as a post-game media conference was about to begin.
Cows still dangerous: Henjak
Broncos coach warns Cowboys halfback's injury may fire up rest of team.
Game is bigger than Gaz
As leagues grapples with sensational defection, Darren Lockyer plays it straight.
Hands off Hunt: Broncos
Broncos re-sign Peter Wallace and warn rival clubs to keep claws off fullback.
Eighth is enough, says Parker
Broncos forward Corey Parker says his side has the firepower to win the NRL premiership - even if they fail to finish in the top four.
Titans Lett Dragons in over the top of fortress
The Temple of Boom has finally gone bust.
Hard yakka but no complaints for Prince
Scott Prince 'buggered' but happy to be back in Origin cauldron.
Lockyer to stay put - for now
Broncos talisman will stay with Brisbane until end of 2009 season.
Big Mal scouts Big Ben
Bronco Ben Hannant says he's ready for next month's Origin opener,
if needed.
I'll play anywhere, says Cronk
Melbourne halfback reminds Queensland selectors he's versatile.
Good news and bad for Broncos
Darren Lockyer survives comeback but Broncos lose Steve Michaels for season in 32-18 victory over South Sydney.
Masterful Prince lures Broncos into ambush
Brisbane have gone the way of other visiting NRL high fliers, falling to the Titans at their 'Temple of Boom'.
Bogans v Snobs: Titans ramp up Brisbane rivalry rhetoric
IF SCEPTICAL fans suspect the budding rivalry between the Broncos and Titans is contrived by the media and marketeers, they need only spend a minute with Gold Coast managing director Michael Searle.
Clinton KOs wrestling feud
Joel Clinton, who moved north from the Panthers at the end of last
season, says the wrestle was part of the modern game - full stop -
and if club's weren't practising their ground work, they would be
counted out.
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