Rabbitohs Re-sign Rhys Wesser for 2011

[Newcastlerabbit]

19 Aug 2010

[FONT=&quot]The South Sydney Rabbitohs have re-signed fullback Rhys Wesser for the 2011 season.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The former Queensland State of Origin player agreed to terms with the Rabbitohs today, extending his stint with the Club into its third year.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Wesser will play his 201st first grade game against his former Club, the Penrith Panthers, tomorrow night, returning to CUA Stadium for the first time since joining the Rabbitohs for the 2009 season.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“Rhys is the complete professional and we’re very pleased that he will be with us for a further season,” Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson said.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“Rhys has been getting back to some of his best form after recovering from a knee injury which kept him out for most of last season, and he will be a mentor for some of our developing young players that are coming through the grades.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“It’s great to have Rhys here for next season and we look forward to seeing some of his best football being played in the red and green this year and next.”[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Wesser says he is delighted to be staying at South Sydney.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“I’m really happy to be a rabbit again. I think we have a great team here and I want to be part of that,” Wesser said.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“There are a lot of good young players coming through at the Club, and hopefully we can perform strongly over the next three weeks and qualify for the finals this year, and then lay a good platform for another big year in 2011.”[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]BIOGRAPHY[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Name: Rhys Wesser
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Position: Fullback
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Height: 174cm
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Weight: 85kg
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Date of Birth: 31 March 1979
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Place of Birth: Rockhampton, QLD
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]NRL Debut: Panthers vs Tigers, Penrith Football Stadium, 17 May 1998 (Rd 10)
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]NRL Games: 200 (23 for the Rabbitohs)
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]NRL Points: 486 (121 tries, one goal)[/FONT]

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http://www.rabbitohs.com.au/News/Club-News/Rabbitohs-Re-sign-Rhys-Wesser-for-2011.html

 

[Ttime]

Congratulations Rhys, lets see you get back into that great form we all know you have.
Starting against the Penny Panthers this weekend. YEOW!

I wonder if this means that the coaches are not confident in Merritt at fullback. In my opinion Merritt is giving us quite a few more options at the back, but fingers crossed Wesser proves me wrong.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

Souff Sydney recruitment team are the envy of the NRL :lol:

 

[Appin Rabbit]

So we sign Wesser and let Best go I bet he took alot of talking into it they probably up the anti to $1.50 a game this is a disgraceful signing he is way way passed his best.

 

[Big Sam]

"Rhys has been getting back to some of his best form" - You must be joking Richo. Go get your eyes checked.

 

[andrew057]

Unlucky for Souths.

I thought theyd be smart to throw a few bags of cash at Nightingale to play fullback. Wouldve been a huge step forward imo.

 

[DC_fan]

I have no probelm with Wesser staying at Souths. Just as long as its for one season only which it is.

He may start 2011 as our #1, but I bet you he doesn't finish the season in that position.

Josh for Fullback

 

[CHRIS SANDOW]

He is taking Souths for another cash ride. Its an absolute disgrace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Newcastlerabbit]

Unlucky for Souths.

I thought theyd be smart to throw a few bags of cash at Nightingale to play fullback. Wouldve been a huge step forward imo.

Nightingale is contracted to St George/Illawarra for 2011.

 

[Dogmatix]

Signing Wesser the first time was bad enough

 

[adamkungl]

What a waste of money

 

[Leaguelegend20]

How is he bad? he is solid, not as good as he was in 2003, which is the best I have seen a fullback ever play (bar Hayne).

 

[Dave Q]

Merritt is a much better option at the back, but Wesser is far from the worst.

As Bumble says, lets spend some doshiola on retention as well. These kids are pretty good. Dylan is well, plain sensational.

 

[BranVan3000]

I'm happy for our side to blossom for another year. The quality on-paper is phenomenal, and they deserve more than one year full of injuries to work. As for Wesser, knee injuries take a long time to come back from, but we've seen patches of brilliance

 

[liquor box]

So we sign Wesser and let Best go I bet he took alot of talking into it they probably up the anti to $1.50 a game this is a disgraceful signing he is way way passed his best.

http://203.166.101.37/NRL/index.html
for fullbacks- 5th most metres this season, 6th most tries, 1st in number of games played, 3rd in line breaks, 5th in line break assists, 8th in offloads, 5th most tackle breaks.

He must be doing alright considering his rankings are a lot higher than his teams place.

Sure he is not the greatest fullback, but he is fairly reliable and he cant be too expensive so this allows us to spend money elsewhere.

 

[Paul Hewson]

Merritt is a much better option at the back, but Wesser is far from the worst.

As Bumble says, lets spend some doshiola on retention as well. These kids are pretty good. Dylan is well, plain sensational.

How is Merritt a much better option at the back? The area that I think he would be stronger in is his support play but Wesser is much better under the high ball and running the ball back. Both players have their strengths and weaknesses from the back.

 

[derekmc]

http://203.166.101.37/NRL/index.html
for fullbacks- 5th most metres this season, 6th most tries, 1st in number of games played, 3rd in line breaks, 5th in line break assists, 8th in offloads, 5th most tackle breaks.

He must be doing alright considering his rankings are a lot higher than his teams place.

Sure he is not the greatest fullback, but he is fairly reliable and he cant be too expensive so this allows us to spend money elsewhere.

He may have won us one game this year, but has lost us many with his terrible defence. If he remains at fullback next year we can kiss our hopes goodbye again.

He may have been good once but should'nt they leave one year early then one year late. This will be another Peachey episode.

What a waste of $$$$$$$$ and they expect fans to keep turning up and paying $ for membership.

Looks like the Richo boys club is infesting the bunnies.

I hope we dont lose some of our upcoming juniors.

 

[grandorient]

Interesting, I thought for sure that he would be gonski.

Has not impressed all season, makes far too many errors and is far too nonchalant when the pressure is on. (or off for that matter)

GO

 

[Satsok]

Souff Sydney recruitment team are the envy of the NRL :lol:

Stanley Waqa.. where is he mate? thought he was the next SBW..

JP Du Plessis.. where is he mate? thought he was some young gun SA bloke..

every team has dud recruits, pull your head in..

 

[hunters]

http://203.166.101.37/NRL/index.html
for fullbacks- 5th most metres this season, 6th most tries, 1st in number of games played, 3rd in line breaks, 5th in line break assists, 8th in offloads, 5th most tackle breaks.

He must be doing alright considering his rankings are a lot higher than his teams place.

Sure he is not the greatest fullback, but he is fairly reliable and he cant be too expensive so this allows us to spend money elsewhere.

Need to tell a bit more of the picture! 22nd in avergae runs per game, 22nd in average metres per game, 15 in average kick return metres per game, 4th in missed tackles, 4th in errors, 5th in penalties.