What Toby Rodwell’s dad thought of that tackle from Latrell Mitchell

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 10, 2026

Brett Rodwell was in the stands at Allianz Stadium last Friday night when Mitchell ironed out his son. It was just one of the many highlights of Mitchell’s season.

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