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SSR Almanac
Check out the South Sydney Rabbitohs Almanac website, a historical scrapbook record of the great South Sydney District Rugby League Football Club, where an in-depth analysis is only a few hops away. We met the page creator South Sydney rugby league historian Mark Sivis at Metricon Stadium Redfern & he kindly offered his substantial data base for us to use on the show. There’s a multitude of terrific Rabbitohs facts & stories on his page, click this link for a look- SSR Almanac
Soul Of Sydney
Sam from Soul Of Sydney loves the Rabbitohs & is part of our team here at Rabbitohs radio. Sam has helped us immensely & he also produces his own podcast that’s very different to ours.
Soul Of Sydney Radio is feel good FUNK, SOUL, DISCO, Old School Party jams & beyond. Mixes, Podcasts, Recordings curated by SOUL OF SYDNEY DJs & friends. Strictly for the LOVE.
Training Finals Week 1
Some great images of the Rabbitohs at training this week including Russell Crowe catching up with Wayne Bennett & Liam Knights bruised & stitched up face thanks to JWH.
https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/09/10/gallery-training-finals-week-one/
Public Appeal to help the Longbottom family.
Former Rabbitoh Bruce Longbottoms’ son Jay was savagely bashed at Kingsford on Friday 30th of August 2019 & left to die on the street. If you saw anything or have any information please contact Maroubra Police on (02) 93499325
https://amp.nine.com.au/article/ea50698e-25b1-4012-8ae2-bebd90862093
EPISODE 9 with Bryan Fletcher
In our big finals episode 9 Showdown At The SCG our now we have an interesting chat to former Souths captain Bryan Fletcher (pictured here with Chaps & Browny).
He gives us some stories about life growing up as Souths fan in Bondi, he gives us a few stories from his time with the Souths including playing alongside Adam ‘Mad-Dog’ McDougall & a young John Sutton, Willie Peters & Ashley Harrison during those early days when we just got back in the comp
We also have Souths assistant coach & recruitment manager Ben Rogers on the show for a quick chat, Rabbitohs Pathways News & insight into some future stars who will be playing first grade soon, and we preview the big showdown at the SCG vs the arch enemies.
LISTEN to it in full:
APPLE PODCASTS –HERE
SPOTIFY –HERE
GOOGLE PODCAST –HERE
ANCHOR FM – HERE
We also thank our RABBITOH OF THE WEEK, Mark “Macka McDonnell for these great photos of his great Souths Sydney sock tattoo that you can see on him at Botany Rams games.
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Grant Chappell
My name is Grant Chappell nicknamed ‘Chaps’ & I’m the host of Rabbitohs Radio.
I’m 43 years old, married to Carola Chappell with 3 kids Dekotah 11, Havana 8 & Samara 6.
I was born in Paddington, grew up in Maroubra beach, attended Coogee South Public School and attended high school at Marcellin College Randwick.
I played rugby league for the Maroubra Lions in the Souths Juniors system. I have 20 years experience in beach commentary of surfing competitions and I’ve been MC on many occasions eg weddings, presentations and Anzac commitments. I’m the president of the North Maroubra Surf Riders.
I’m a life long fan with a love and passion for the South Sydney Rabbitohs and I’ve been a member since 1998. I have been employed at DP world Australia as a stevedore foreman since 1999. #grantchappell #rabbitohsradio
Darren Brown
My name is Darren Brown nickname ‘Browny’ and I’m am a host on Rabbitohs Radio. I was born and raised in the inner city suburb of Redfern…the heartland of the mighty South Sydney Rabbitohs. I went to primary school at Mt Carmel Waterloo and my secondary school was Hurstville Boys High. I was a South Sydney junior having played for Zetland, Mascot and the Waterloo Waratahs. I was fortunate to be part of the South Sydney Junior league representative system playing Harold Mathews Cup, SG Ball Cup (premiers 1986) and the Jersey Flegg Cup. I was the graded and made my under 23’s debut at Redfern Oval. I made my 1st grade debut at the age of 19 in 1988 & from there going on to play a total of 147 NRL games and 61 Super League games in the UK. My Clubs included:- South Sydney Rabbitohs- Canterbury Bulldogs- Western Suburbs Magpies- Penrith Panthers- Trafford Burrough (UK)- Salford (UK)
My career lasted through 3 different era’s 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s and I was fortunate to play with and be coached by some of greats of this game throughout the the modern era.
I am a family man with my partner Belinda and 3 children Jaiden (22). Tyler (21) & Charli (13).
I work as a stevedore & I’m employed by DP World Australia.
My passions these days are family, Rabbitohs Radio and harness racing where I had the thrill of driving a winner. My career stats-http://www.ssralmanac.com/mobile/players_b/player_brown_darren.htm #darrenbrown #rabbitohsradio
Steve Mavin
My name is Steve Mavin nicknamed ‘Mavo’ & I’m a host on Rabbitohs Radio.
I was born in Sydney & grew up in Botany. I went to Banksmeadow School & South Sydney High.
I’m 51 years old & I’m married to Samantha & I have 2 daughters Jasmin 24 & Demi 22.
I played 101 first grade games that included 89 for the South Sydney Rabbitohs & 12 for the Canterbury Bulldogs. I scored 27 tries. I’ve always loved sports & the beach. When I wasn’t playing footy I’d be competing in the nippers or running & swimming in the school carnivals.
I’ve worked as a stevedore at DP World Australia for the last 13 years. I play golf whenever I can & also enjoy travelling. I’ve always been into computers & I also like writing, taking photos & shooting videos. My interest in podcasting has grown steadily from being a casual listener to now producing & editing our own show every week. My career stats- http://www.ssralmanac.com/mobile/players_m/player_mavin_steve.htm #stevemavin #rabbitohsradio
