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2023 Rabbitohs Rumors, Signings and News

callmack1

callmack1

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Rabbitohs exit looms for Burgess and Morris after Latrell drama: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/ra...rris-after-latrell-drama-20230822-p5dyli.html

Far out man. Seriously, what the hell?!! Oh man, I can't take much more of this, I really can't. This just keeps getting worse and worse.

The on-field stuff is guttering but you can somewhat handle it. But to see our club getting ripped apart from the inside out, is a bitter pill to swallow. It's guttering. I am beyond shattered tonight, beyond gutted and beyond angry. I haven't been this disgusted in my club in a long, long time. God, that hurts to say. What the f**k has happened?!! What the hell?!!!!!

Sacking our assistant coaches now? I just can't get my head around it. The only reason I could think why this would be valid and why the club would even consider this, is if they're the ones that have leaked this to the media. I suspect they are. Where else has it come from? If so, then I agree that's not on, it's very disappointing and they need to be called out for it.

I don't know if sacking them this close to the Finals, or the end of our Season more likely, is the right course of action. Too much turmoil and then we're just left with JD and one assistant. Surely you just tell them off, tell them to shut up, and we all carry on together to try and salvage something.

However, if they're on the chopping block just because they think Latrell and Cody get preferential treatment and they've clashed with JD on this, then that is weak as piss from the club. My gut tells me that on that issue, they're probably right. So why not take that on board? They'd have the club's best interests at heart on this I'm sure. Sam especially. And Sam would know when something like that is not right. To sack them just because they've pointed that out and made it apparent is a complete and utter joke. It's disgusting. Absolutely disgusting. If this is the case and JD has the 'f**k you' attitude towards that, then he is the one that needs to go.

There has to be more to it than this. There has to be. I don't know. I don't know what to think anymore.

One thing I do know is that this is spiraling out of control and becoming an absolute nightmare. We're becoming a rabble and a laughing stock.

Oldest, Proudest, Loudest my f**king arse.

But hey, if you're happy and you know it.

Heartbreaking. I don't know how much more of this I can take.

Excuse my language and my rant, I'm just not handling this stuff well.
 
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Kilkenny

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This stuff can only come about as a result of leaks from within.

I guess if Sam and John Morris are shown the exit door perhaps the answer lays therein.

It is a mess.
 
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BotanyBorn&Bred

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Just my opinion, I don't think Cody is the problem, but I do think Latrell is a big problem, for all the reasons being stated about performance and attitude.
But having said that, a few others need to take a good look in the mirror. Top of the list, after Latrell, is Keaon. He has been absolutely woeful, honestly reserve grade standard for weeks, and weeks.
And management need to take some responsibility for scheduling a world tour in the middle of the season, giving up a ton of home games to go out, not just a one or two hour drive, but thousands of miles, and away from home for weeks on end. Why the f...k would they do that? Chasing promo dollars? It's arrogance pure and simple, like dismissing the comp, thinking, we'll be in it. Well we are f...ing out of it now, and this is a big part of it IMO.
JD will be the fall guy, that's what happens in pro sports but a lot of others are also to blame.
And getting rid of Reyno is a big part of it too
 
The Silverdale Phantom

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BotanyBorn&Bred said:
Just my opinion, I don't think Cody is the problem, but I do think Latrell is a big problem, for all the reasons being stated about performance and attitude.
But having said that, a few others need to take a good look in the mirror. Top of the list, after Latrell, is Keaon. He has been absolutely woeful, honestly reserve grade standard for weeks, and weeks.
And management need to take some responsibility for scheduling a world tour in the middle of the season, giving up a ton of home games to go out, not just a one or two hour drive, but thousands of miles, and away from home for weeks on end. Why the f...k would they do that? Chasing promo dollars? It's arrogance pure and simple, like dismissing the comp, thinking, we'll be in it. Well we are f...ing out of it now, and this is a big part of it IMO.
JD will be the fall guy, that's what happens in pro sports but a lot of others are also to blame.
And getting rid of Reyno is a big part of it too
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The Renno factor can’t be underestimated.

He was playing champagne footy and was willing to play for unders when the horrific call was made.

Plus he added that rare consistency and composure. One of those moments when the average fan and member, the gut instinct was better than the so called professionals.

If Sam is calling out privilege, he’s got no interest but to be truthful and I believe him.

Interesting to read Benny has been approached. I think that’s a very good move.
 
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handyman2190

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A big part of this problem is the recruiting, our players are complacent and lazy,imagine going to training and sitting around playing basketball, no new influx just reinforces that they dont need anyone, the forwards are not making the hard yards,and by the way,what forwards,they are iether out injured or suspended.
Honestly id put keon in the front row for a while to make him work.
Carty gone
Sele gone
Knight gone
Taafe gone
And kennar gone
Replacements?
Whiton
Big deal
Cant win with no forwards going forward,you cant attack without establishing the go forward
 
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handyman2190

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Just recieved club anouncement,sam has been let go to concentrate on his upcoming super league coaching gig and the birth of his child.
Apparently russell rang him and smoothed it over so there is no hard feelings
 
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BotanyBorn&Bred

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handyman2190 said:
A big part of this problem is the recruiting, our players are complacent and lazy,imagine going to training and sitting around playing basketball, no new influx just reinforces that they dont need anyone, the forwards are not making the hard yards,and by the way,what forwards,they are iether out injured or suspended.
Honestly id put keon in the front row for a while to make him work.
Carty gone
Sele gone
Knight gone
Taafe gone
And kennar gone
Replacements?
Whiton
Big deal
Cant win with no forwards going forward,you cant attack without establishing the go forward
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Yep and that's why Cody and the backs have been ordinary.
Because the forwards have been very weak.
Edit: "backs" excludes Latrell.
He has just straight up been both ordinary and very weak
 
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Runrabbit14

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handyman2190 said:
Thats my understanding,JD iz signed and there is no backing out.
Its made me sick actually i live and breath this team,and its nearly put me in hospital
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Couldn’t agree with you more !!

The BS rolled out this morning is laughable - not one member or supporter will believe Sam walked away with the biggest game of the season coming up.

Treating us like imbeciles!!
 
Runrabbit14

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handyman2190 said:
Sam was in the meeting they zoomed russel, its ok with sam
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Pleeeese !!

Sam played with passion and wears his heart on his sleeve and he is “ok” deserting the team before the most important game of the year ???

He was happy to see out the full season until this morning - mmmm ????
 
KennySterling

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Runrabbit14 said:
Pleeeese !!

Sam played with passion and wears his heart on his sleeve and he is “ok” deserting the team before the most important game of the year ???

He was happy to see out the full season until this morning - mmmm ????
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And he's not going to Warrington yet. They're an even bigger basket case than Souths having lost 8 in a row and in danger of missing the finals after being top of the table in May.

What if he doesn't turn it around there, will Souths want him back as JD replacement ? Yet to prove himself as a head coach. Who's call was it to released Reynolds ? Well, that was a master stroke eh ?
 
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Steenson123

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You people are delusional, ignorant of how things work. Demetriou is NOT locked in, especially if the squad gets belted v Easts his position will almost certainly be at the end. No way Demetriou will survive for even a few months thereafter. And he will struggle to garner any enthusiasm in the off season. Crowe will feel this too and he will not put up with continued gutless, non-performances that hand Victory to almost all opponents, nor with a situation that begs for HC termination.
Demetriou is in over his head he has neither the experience or palmares to overcome the festering situation.
Slater should be targeted. He has leadership, likes his team to play with aggression and intensity and he speaks his mind. Slater is a ready made HC and Mitchell et al would take him and his demands very seriously.
 
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Steenson123

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handyman2190 said:
Thats my understanding,JD iz signed and there is no backing out.
Its made me sick actually i live and breath this team,and its nearly put me in hospital
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Well guess what? We shall see just how long "JD" is locked in for. On verra.
Get belted by Easts and his leash becomes even shorter.
That happens Crowe should immediately set up a dinner date with Billy Slater. This man has a deep, deep Palmares was an oustanding player, has great intensity and character and would know how to get control of this squad. Real Change at the Top is what will be required, NOT merely giving the impression of doing something via cosmetic reforms.
 
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BotanyBorn&Bred

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KennySterling said:
And he's not going to Warrington yet. They're an even bigger basket case than Souths having lost 8 in a row and in danger of missing the finals after being top of the table in May.

What if he doesn't turn it around there, will Souths want him back as JD replacement ? Yet to prove himself as a head coach. Who's call was it to released Reynolds ? Well, that was a master stroke eh ?
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They haven't lost 8 in a row.
Before you spew your propaganda, get your facts straight
 
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handyman2190

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Its all moot, JD is signed for 3 years and he will at least get 1.5 years to show his worth, but i dont expect better next year weve lost players with no replacements in sight
 
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