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The Rabbitohs were off their game today and never really got going against a Raiders team that came to Apex Oval, Dubbo to play footy.
JJ represents Rabbitohs TV at Apex Oval, Dubbo today.
The 32-12 loss to the ‘Green Machine’ is the 2nd disastrous result in 2 years after the Panthers absolutely smashed Souths last year at the same NSW country venue.
Souths lost Junior Tatola in the first tackle of the game to a head knock and he was a huge loss after being one of the teams best last week against the Warriors.
There were however no excuses for a lacklustre performance peppered with drop balls, penalties and poor defence for the majority of the game.
Our injured captain Cameron Murray may not be far away from a return, Latrell Mitchell is still getting treatment in the US but hopefully back soon and Mark Nicholls is due back next week as well.
Dubbo Boost are Souths fans.
Some talented depth returning to the ranks may be the answer to lift the sides on field play to an acceptable level.
JJ said hello to Davvy Moale & Shaq Mitchell in Dubbo today.
In one of the only bright spots on a dark day, Souths winger Alex Johnston moved to 2nd all time on the Rabbitohs try scoring list equalling Benny Wearings total of 144.
AJ sits just 2 behind Nathan Merritts 146 so 3 more tries will see him break the record.
Next week Souths take on the Wests Tigers on Saturday 5.30pm at Accor Stadium and the Rabbitohs TV team will present the post match function in the P&O Members deck.
Cameron Murray out, Cody captain. Jacob Host, Thomas Burgess and Kodi Nikorima in!
It’s magic round (round 10) with all 8 games set to be played at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
The Rabbitohs meet the Warriors at 3pm on Saturday, the 3rd game of the 8 and it’s just as well because rain is forecast for the whole week in Brisbane so the Suncorp surface for the last few games could end up looking like the old Waterloo Oval on a soggy Sunday arvo.
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The Rabbitohs were ordinary last week against the Broncos but the Warriors were even worse than that against an under manned Sharks team so the outcome of this clash will depend on which club can sort out their problems and find some form.
The Bunnies and Warriors have both won four games and lost five, Souths are however ahead on the table with +19 opposed to the Kiwi sides -81 thanks largely to having 70pts put on them by the Storm in round 7.
For Souths to win they will need to hold the ball, complete sets and cut down their appalling error rate. Throw in a good kicking game and a ferocious defensive effort and the Bunnies will be back in business.
Alex Johnston the star of our lethal left was out there catching a cold last week, the man on the verge of becoming the clubs greatest try scorer was starved of possession with a miserly 8 runs for 55 metres gained. This can’t happen again, ever.
Victory on Saturday depends on our forwards winning the battle in the middle and the spine performing to the high standards we’ve come to expect. If this happens our left and right sides will find the type of joy that our fans crave.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are pleased to announce their NRL squad for round ten against the New Zealand Warriors at Suncorp Stadium to be played this Saturday 14 May at 3pm.
Rabbitohs Head Coach Jason Demetriou has named new recruit Kodi Nikorima to make his Rabbitohs debut from the interchange bench on Saturday afternoon. He has also named Jaxson Paulo in the centres, Jacob Host to return from injury in the second row and Jai Arrow at lock to replace the injured Cameron Murray.
Cody Walker will have the honour of captaining the Rabbitohs in Murray’s absence.
Centre Campbell Graham will play his 100th NRL game this Saturday night, all of which have been in the red and green of the Rabbitohs, since making his debut as a schoolboy in 2017.
The Rabbitohs NSW Cup, Jersey Flegg Cup and Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership teams all have the bye this weekend, however the under 21s Jersey Flegg Cup team will play their postponed round five match against the St George Illawarra Dragons on Saturday 14 May at 11am at the Ironmark High Performance Centre, Redfern Oval.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs’ NRL squad for Saturday’s round ten clash with the Warriors is: 1) Blake Taaffe 2) Alex Johnston 3) Jaxson Paulo 4) Campbell Graham 5) Taane Milne 6) Cody Walker (c) 7) Lachlan Ilias 8) Junior Tatola 9) Damien Cook 10) Thomas Burgess 11) Keaon Koloamatangi 12) Jacob Host 13) Jai Arrow Interchange: 14) Kodi Nikorima 15) Davvy Moale 16) Siliva Havili 17) Liam Knight 18) Peter Mamouzelos 19) Isaiah Tass 20) Josh Mansour 21) Shaquai Mitchell 22) Dean Hawkins 23) Trent Peoples 24) Josiah Karapani Head Coach – Jason Demetriou
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The Rabbitohs Jersey Flegg Cup squad for Saturday’s game against the Dragons is: 1) Terrell Kalo Kalo 2) Carson Kaho 3) Leon Te Hau 4) Ryan Garner 5) Tyrone Munro 6) Dion Teaupa 7) Keahlan Bray 8) Thomas Giles (c) 9) Romano Cook 10) Isaiah Vailalo 11) Oscar Mezzomo 12) Louis Grossemy 13) Tallis Duncan Interchange: 14) Joshua Rizk 15) Dranza Hawe-De-Thierry 16) Trent Griffiths 17) Marco Moretti 18) Cruise Tweedie Coach – Leon Latulipe
The big news at Rabbitohs training this morning was the arrival of experienced NRL player Kodi Nikorima. The other newsworthy story to report is Campbell Graham will play his 100th game for the Bunnies in magic round against the Warriors 3pm Saturday 14th May at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
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All smiles from Cody Walker today at Redfern.
I managed to shoot 5 interviews today – Campbell Graham, Keaon Koloamatangi, Siliva Havili, Sam Camilleri & Richard Nassif plus I took a variety of pictures during the morning.
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Campbell Graham will play his 100th game for Souths on Saturday.
Dean Hawkins gives the thumbs up at Redfern today.
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Taane Milne
Souths legend John Sutton at training today.
Sam Camilleri at Redfern today.
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Keaon Koloamatangi signs Sams jersey.
Isaiah Tass signs Sams jersey.Hosty signs for Sam.AJ signs for Sam.Trent Peoples & Terrell Kalo Kalo sign for Sam.
Souths trainer Eddie Farah at Redfern today
Jason Demetriou & Jai Arrow at Redfern today.
Richard & Michael Nassif at Redfern today.
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Brad Webb & Richard Nassif
Articles about Richard Nassif at the Rabbitohs.
Kodi Nikorima, John Morris & Ben Hornby at Redfern today.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs pathways teams took on the Newcastle Knights today at Ironmark High Performance Centre, Redfern.
The Rabbitohs Harvey Norman Womens team went down 34-20 to the Knights. Seli Mailangi scored 2 tries for Souths while Monique Donovan and Moniqca Moale both scored 1 each. Akira Kelly kicked 3 goals.
Knights star player Jesse Southwell scored a try and kicked 5 goals and Caitlan Johnston scored a hat trick. Maybe she’s related to AJ!
Souths lock Sharna Piccinelli fan club at Redfern today.
Our Jersey Flegg boys got off to a great start, tries to Carson Kaho and Romano Cook saw them take a 10 nil lead into the sheds at half time.
The wheel well and truly fell off the wagon in the 2nd half when the Knights ran in 6 unanswered tries. Thomas Cant certainly can kick goals, slotting 6 from 6 to punish the Bunnies into a 36-10 loss.
A perfect day for footy at Redfern.
Darren Brown and Grant Chappell were at the ground reporting for Rabbitohs TV. Browny performed the ground announcing for the womens game and both our boys were on the field to interview Rabbitoh #1179 Trent Peoples for the fans.
Darren Brown, Trent Peoples & Grant Chappell at Redfern today.
The Rabbitohs Knock On Effect NSW Cup team continued their winning ways making it 4 wins on the trot with a big 37-14 win over the Knights.
That victory moves the team up to 3rd on the ladder and will undoubtably give head coach Jason Demetriou something to ponder selection wise when he picks the 1st grade team to take on the Warriors next weekend in magic round.
Powerful winger Izaac Thompson is one man that has raised his hand to be considered for promotion after he scored 4 tries. Souths talented number 6 Jack Campagnolo chimed in with 2 tries and ‘Baby’ Davvy Moale backed up from 16 minutes on the field in the Broncos loss to score a meat pie of his own.
Dean Hawkins kicked 4 goals and Pete Mamouzelos showed his versatilty, knocking a field goal over in the 78th minute.
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Charlie Gallico aka Reggie Rabbit at Ironmark High Performance Centre, Redfern today.
Next week all 3 teams have the bye then our womens team will have an extended break before they play the Bears at North Sydney Oval, Sunday 29th May at 12pm.
The Bunnies Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup teams both meet the Raiders at Redfern Saturday 21st May, Flegg at 12pm and Cup 2pm.
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By Steve Mavin with thanks to Brontee Fulton, Grant Chappell & Darren Brown.
On Rabbitohs TV today we took an in depth look at the Rabbitohs 32-12 loss to the Broncos last night at Accor Stadium, Sydney. In our recap we give an honest evaluation of the performance of both teams in the Thursday night footy clash.
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Many thanks to my co-host Darren Brown for his efforts last night at the game. Browny was a guest of former Rabbitoh Jimmy Smith on his SEN League pre game show (listen below).
Once his radio spot was done Browny took a range of photos of the team warming up pre game. This was the first time he had used our new Sony zoom lens from the grandstand and the images he captured are excellent.
Rugby league reporter Emma Lawrence loves her job. We know this because she told us yesterday in a chat with Grant Chappell at Redfern Oval on Rabbitohs TV.
Watch Chaps chat with Emma Lawrence on Rabbitohs TV.
Emma grew up in Campbelltown, Sydney where there was “a lot of sport and a lot of rugby league”. Explaining her background Emma told us “My brother played footy and so many of my family played footy…we lived and breathed rugby league.”
Emmas’ brother Chris Lawrence is a West Tigers legend who played 253 NRL games for the club.
“I love coming to Redfern, there’s something special about this place.” Emma Lawrence and George Piggins at Ironmark High Performance Centre, Redfern yesterday.
Six of Emmas relatives played for the Rabbitohs, Jack Lawrence is first grade player number #100 with 63 appearances, 15 tries and 41 goals for the club between 1920-28. Victor Lawrence #116 played for Waterloo before going on to play 95 games and scored 47 tries also between 1920-28.
Both Jack and Victor Lawrence won multiple premierships for the Rabbitohs in 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1928, a golden era for the club.
“We actually supported the Bunnies growing up…my pop loved the Bunnies so we’d go to his place and he’d sit there with a beer and we’d watch the Rabbitohs every time…it’s pretty special to know that I’ve got a bit of a family history with the Rabbitohs.”
Jack Lawrence #100Victor Lawrence #116Jack & Victor Lawrence (Images South Sydney Rabbitohs Almanac).
Emma hosts the Monday Scrum on Triple M.
Emma Lawrence is a well respected rugby league presenter on Channel Nine and also on Triple M NRL, she does a great job and that is no suprise considering her family upbringing and rugby league connection.
Emma admitted to a few nerves when meeting George Piggins yesterday but did a nice job with the Souths icon for a segment on the 6pm news.
Emma “George is it pretty special to come back to Redfern?” George “I’ve done it since I was a kid in 1964.”
Souths fullback Blake Taaffe (pictured) has kicked 19 goals from 22 attempts in 2022.
In Thursday nights blockbuster the Bunnies will battle the Broncos for the 2nd time this season.
Rabbitohs v Broncos Thursday 5th May 7.50pm Accor Stadium, Sydney.
Souths will be looking to even the score after they went down in round 1 at Suncorp and the Rabbitohs fans will have their first opportunity to see Adam Reynolds playing for the opposition.
Adam Reynolds try ANZ Stadium in 2012.
The return of Reyno to face rookie number seven Lachan Ilias will be a matchup worth the price of admission on its own but with the Broncos coming off a big win over the high flying Sharks, coach Jason Demetriou will no doubt make sure the team is aware that this will be a tough assignment across the park.
“It’s been good to watch him. He’s a kid with a big future, he’s slotted in there nicely. Reyno on Lachy Ilias.
The Rabbitohs will need to dominate in the middle and that job just became slightly more achievable with news today Payne Hass (shoulder) and Kurt Capewell have been ruled out. Hass had a huge game in that round 1 win running the ball 23 times for 187 metres and 82 post contact metres, the most from anyone on the field.
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Offsetting the loss of Hass is the return of Patrick Carrigan who also had a big game at lock against us in round 1.
Tom Burgess ANZ Stadium 2014.
Out wide the tip sheet will no doubt cover Blues Origin centre hopeful Kotoni Staggs and surely highlight the fact that the in form Corey Oates rarely has a bad game against the Rabbits. In round 1 Oates scored a try in the Broncos 11-4 win and last week he ran for 213 metres against top 4 side Cronulla.
Rookies Taaffe & Ilias will play key roles in the spine on Thursday.
An 80% completion rate against Manly was a pleasing aspect of last weeks win and the team will need to produce a repeat dose of at least that number on Thursday night.
Rehab report.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are pleased to announce their NRL squad for round nine against the Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium to be played this Thursday 5 May at 7:50pm.
Rabbitohs Head Coach Jason Demetriou has named the same starting side that defeated the Sea Eagles last Friday night. On the bench Hame Sele makes his return pushing Davvy Moale out of the 17 and Liam Knight comes in for Shaquai Mitchell.
Prior to the NRL fixture, the Rabbitohs will be conducting a footy clinic on the turf at Accor Stadium. To book in your little Rabbitoh for the footy clinic, click here.
The Rabbitohs NSW Cup, Jersey Flegg Cup and Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership teams will play home games at the Ironmark High Performance Centre at Redfern Oval on Saturday 7 May, all against the Newcastle Knights. NSW Cup is scheduled to kick off at 3pm, the under 21s Jersey Flegg Cup clash at 1pm and the womens game is set for an 11:30am kick off.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs’ NRL squad for this round nine clash with the Broncos is: 1) Blake Taaffe 2) Alex Johnston 3) Isaiah Tass 4) Campbell Graham 5) Josh Mansour 6) Cody Walker 7) Lachlan Ilias 8) Junior Tatola 9) Damien Cook 10) Thomas Burgess 11) Keaon Koloamatangi 12) Jai Arrow 13) Cameron Murray (c) Interchange: 14) Siliva Havili 15) Hame Sele 16) Liam Knight 17) Jaxson Paulo 18) Trent Peoples 19) Taane Milne 20) Richie Kennar 21) Peter Mamouzelos 22) Dean Hawkins 23) Josiah Karapani 24) Davvy Moale Head Coach – Jason Demetriou
“Where are you from & what was it like growing up there?”
The Rabbitohs’ NSW Cup squad for round nine against the Knights is: 1) Jacob Gagai 2) Josiah Karapani 3) Taane Milne 4) Richie Kennar 5) Izaac Thompson 6) Jack Campagnolo 7) Dean Hawkins 8) Davvy Moale 9) Peter Mamouzelos 10) Shaquai Mitchell 11) Trent Peoples 12) Maila Chanfoon 13) James Hasson (c) Interchange: 14) Shannon Gardiner 15) Hugo Patterson 16) Tyson Hodge 17) Yileen Gordon 18) D’Arcy Hardman 19) Jake Tago 20) Nic Mougios Coach – Dane Dorahy
Our chat last year with Adam Reynolds.
The Rabbitohs Jersey Flegg Cup squad for Saturday’s game against Newcastle is: 1) Chaise Robinson 2) Tyrone Munro 3) Ryan Garner 4) Leon Te Hau 5) Carson Kaho 6) Dion Teaupa 7) Joseph Nohra 8) Thomas Giles 9) Romano Cook (c) 10) Isaiah Vailalo 11) Byron Parnell 12) Louis Grossemy 13) Tallis Duncan Interchange: 14) Joshua Rizk 15) Cruise Tweedie 16) Trent Griffiths 17) Jacob Karam 18) Marco Moretti 19) Oscar Mezzomo Coach – Leon Latulipe
Watch or listen on Spotify.Lachy Ilias & Pete Mamouzelos
The Rabbitohs Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership squad for Saturday’s game against the Knights is: 1) Terrie Ann Kelly 2) Brittany Constable 3) Monique Donovan 4) Patricia Raikadroka 5) Stacey Markham 6) Akira Kelly 7) Te Aroha Hapuku 8) Christine Pauli 9) Shirley Mailangi 10) Ellie Johnston 11) Rysh’e Fa’amausili 12) Shannon Muru 13) Sharna Piccinelli (c) Interchange: 14) Charlotte Booth 15) Moniqca Moale 16) Seneti Kilisimasi 17) Loretta Mailangi 18) Tayla Kafoa 19) Cindy Whiteley Coach – Shane Sultana
On Rabbitohs TV this evening Grant Chappell gave us a comprehensive recap of the Rabbitohs 40-22 victory over the Sea Eagles on Friday at Central Coast Stadium, Gosford.
Chaps pulled no punches and told us he thought Karl Lawton had to go after he lifted Souths skipper Cameron Murray into a dangerous position in the 8th minute of the game.
The NRL match review committee agreed and Lawton will spend up to four weeks off the field if he takes the early plea or five weeks if he chooses to fight the charge and is found guilty.
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Chaps covers all the game action in our video and also points out that big Tommy Burgess has become ‘our most capped Burgess brother’.
Breanda Tillitzki and former Rabbitoh Beau Champion at Central Coast Stadium.
The Rabbitohs move on to a blockbuster clash with the Broncos on Thursday at Accor Stadium, Sydney. The return of Adam Reynolds to face his former team is going to be huge.
