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Rabbitohs rumours, signings, injuries etc

callmack1

Coach
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Yeah I googled it, but the links had a pay wall. If you can ever view it again, just copy and paste the words in the article please.
Here you go.

Wary of another NRL scandal, Roosters and Rabbitohs keep players on short leash in preseason
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THEY are the pre-season moments that destroyed two clubs last season well before a ball had been kicked.

Now archrivals South Sydney and Sydney Roosters have taken measures to ensure there is no repeat of incidents that haunted them in 2016.

Thursday will mark a year to the day since the Roosters’ boozy Australia Day boat cruise set off a chain of events that would eventually lead to Mitchell Pearcebeing axed as co-captain and suspended for eight games. There will be no repeat of the player-arranged function from last year.

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media_cameraMitchell Pearce can’t afford another Australia Day like the last one. Adam Yip/Daily Telegraph
In contrast, it is understood the Roosters will have two tough days of training either side of Australia Day. They will have Australia Day off but — unlike last year — they will be required to front up for training the next day. With a host of players now first-time fathers, it is expected the playing group will enjoy a much quieter day.

Meanwhile, the Rabbitohs travelled to Arizona and Coffs Harbour in successive pre-seasons but this year they opted for the rather less exotic surroundings of Campbelltown.

South Sydney’s training camps have been plagued by problems in recent years when their premiership defence was thrown into tatters following revelations then-skipper John Sutton and Luke Burgess were arrested following a wild night out in Arizona. Last year Luke Keary took aim at owner Russell Croweat Crowe’s Nana Glen farm which prompted the five-eighth to storm out of camp.

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media_cameraMugshots of John Sutton and Luke Burgess from the Coconino County Sherrif's Office.

The Rabbitohs have spent the past week in dorms at St Gregory’s College Campbelltown. It has been an alcohol-free camp with the Rabbitohs aware their past two off-seasons have unravelled because of boozy incidents.

This has not been your average training camp. There has been no military-style training which has almost become synonymous with NRL pre-seasons. Instead, it has been about leadership while completing their usual training regimen.

Cricket veteran Shane Watson and Sydney Thunder coach Paddy Uptonspoke to the players on Monday about how they approach pressure and how to deal with making mistakes in matches.

The Rabbitohs’ senior players have also been having leadership meetings at night.
 
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Don't think so
I'm thinking that the young ones will shine this year Byrnes looks amazing ,Bryson has been good for us but I think his time has come and will struggle to retain a spot early in the rounds
We need strike out wide, every team had it but us last year
I don't think Madge or Furner or Siebold will have recruited young guns for the hell of it
It would have been a major factor to improve a standard back line to improve the team
I do disagree re Farrah I think he will pull his head in and do his job
Let's be honest he's got nothing on GI or Sam
 

Rabbits20

Immortal
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Here you go.

Wary of another NRL scandal, Roosters and Rabbitohs keep players on short leash in preseason
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6ec31754dd8b80482e182b556d9f93bb

THEY are the pre-season moments that destroyed two clubs last season well before a ball had been kicked.

Now archrivals South Sydney and Sydney Roosters have taken measures to ensure there is no repeat of incidents that haunted them in 2016.

Thursday will mark a year to the day since the Roosters’ boozy Australia Day boat cruise set off a chain of events that would eventually lead to Mitchell Pearcebeing axed as co-captain and suspended for eight games. There will be no repeat of the player-arranged function from last year.

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media_cameraMitchell Pearce can’t afford another Australia Day like the last one. Adam Yip/Daily Telegraph
In contrast, it is understood the Roosters will have two tough days of training either side of Australia Day. They will have Australia Day off but — unlike last year — they will be required to front up for training the next day. With a host of players now first-time fathers, it is expected the playing group will enjoy a much quieter day.

Meanwhile, the Rabbitohs travelled to Arizona and Coffs Harbour in successive pre-seasons but this year they opted for the rather less exotic surroundings of Campbelltown.

South Sydney’s training camps have been plagued by problems in recent years when their premiership defence was thrown into tatters following revelations then-skipper John Sutton and Luke Burgess were arrested following a wild night out in Arizona. Last year Luke Keary took aim at owner Russell Croweat Crowe’s Nana Glen farm which prompted the five-eighth to storm out of camp.

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media_cameraMugshots of John Sutton and Luke Burgess from the Coconino County Sherrif's Office.

The Rabbitohs have spent the past week in dorms at St Gregory’s College Campbelltown. It has been an alcohol-free camp with the Rabbitohs aware their past two off-seasons have unravelled because of boozy incidents.

This has not been your average training camp. There has been no military-style training which has almost become synonymous with NRL pre-seasons. Instead, it has been about leadership while completing their usual training regimen.

Cricket veteran Shane Watson and Sydney Thunder coach Paddy Uptonspoke to the players on Monday about how they approach pressure and how to deal with making mistakes in matches.

The Rabbitohs’ senior players have also been having leadership meetings at night.
This is the one thanks to Callmack alien.
 

alien

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Here you go.

Wary of another NRL scandal, Roosters and Rabbitohs keep players on short leash in preseason
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6ec31754dd8b80482e182b556d9f93bb

THEY are the pre-season moments that destroyed two clubs last season well before a ball had been kicked.

Now archrivals South Sydney and Sydney Roosters have taken measures to ensure there is no repeat of incidents that haunted them in 2016.

Thursday will mark a year to the day since the Roosters’ boozy Australia Day boat cruise set off a chain of events that would eventually lead to Mitchell Pearcebeing axed as co-captain and suspended for eight games. There will be no repeat of the player-arranged function from last year.

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media_cameraMitchell Pearce can’t afford another Australia Day like the last one. Adam Yip/Daily Telegraph
In contrast, it is understood the Roosters will have two tough days of training either side of Australia Day. They will have Australia Day off but — unlike last year — they will be required to front up for training the next day. With a host of players now first-time fathers, it is expected the playing group will enjoy a much quieter day.

Meanwhile, the Rabbitohs travelled to Arizona and Coffs Harbour in successive pre-seasons but this year they opted for the rather less exotic surroundings of Campbelltown.

South Sydney’s training camps have been plagued by problems in recent years when their premiership defence was thrown into tatters following revelations then-skipper John Sutton and Luke Burgess were arrested following a wild night out in Arizona. Last year Luke Keary took aim at owner Russell Croweat Crowe’s Nana Glen farm which prompted the five-eighth to storm out of camp.

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media_cameraMugshots of John Sutton and Luke Burgess from the Coconino County Sherrif's Office.

The Rabbitohs have spent the past week in dorms at St Gregory’s College Campbelltown. It has been an alcohol-free camp with the Rabbitohs aware their past two off-seasons have unravelled because of boozy incidents.

This has not been your average training camp. There has been no military-style training which has almost become synonymous with NRL pre-seasons. Instead, it has been about leadership while completing their usual training regimen.

Cricket veteran Shane Watson and Sydney Thunder coach Paddy Uptonspoke to the players on Monday about how they approach pressure and how to deal with making mistakes in matches.

The Rabbitohs’ senior players have also been having leadership meetings at night.

thanks mate
 

handyman2190

Bench
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I'm thinking that the young ones will shine this year Byrnes looks amazing ,Bryson has been good for us but I think his time has come and will struggle to retain a spot early in the rounds
We need strike out wide, every team had it but us last year
I don't think Madge or Furner or Siebold will have recruited young guns for the hell of it
It would have been a major factor to improve a standard back line to improve the team
I do disagree re Farrah I think he will pull his head in and do his job
Let's be honest he's got nothing on GI or Sam

Farrahs love and passion of the club he had been at all his life and the fact he was the best player and captain was the reason he was as he was vocal, now he just will concentrate on playing he wont cause trouble he has a point to prove.
 

southsport

First Grade
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Incredibly bad timing for him. With so many 2nd rowers now at the club he may find it hard to get a sniff, plus he loses his chance to prove himself in trials

Yes, I was hoping to see him go around in the trials.
 
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Rsag85

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I'm thinking that the young ones will shine this year Byrnes looks amazing ,Bryson has been good for us but I think his time has come and will struggle to retain a spot early in the rounds
We need strike out wide, every team had it but us last year
I don't think Madge or Furner or Siebold will have recruited young guns for the hell of it
It would have been a major factor to improve a standard back line to improve the team
I do disagree re Farrah I think he will pull his head in and do his job
Let's be honest he's got nothing on GI or Sam

Hopefully Burns does break into the side soon.

I think the Farah signing is a major step backwards with his attitude off the field, his age, form from last year and him not really suiting our playing style. Was hoping the injury would of ruled him out much longer so Cook could have a chance keeping his spot
 

alien

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I think the Farah signing is a major step backwards with his attitude off the field, his age, form from last year and him not really suiting our playing style. Was hoping the injury would of ruled him out much longer so Cook could have a chance keeping his spot

I was/am worried about his attitude too but in what way is his playing style not suited to the team?
 

Souths Till I Die

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Hopefully Burns does break into the side soon.

I think the Farah signing is a major step backwards with his attitude off the field, his age, form from last year and him not really suiting our playing style. Was hoping the injury would of ruled him out much longer so Cook could have a chance keeping his spot

You're so ignorant. Farah barely even had an attitude off the field. He never said anything bad about Jason Taylor even though he could of completely ripped into him. He just kept playing. When he was benched against us, he absolutely destroyed it off the bench. Farah has passion for the game which is really lacking in our own squad. Jason Taylor is a horrible coach and it will show when he completely destroys the west tigers roster. As for our style of play. Farah could actually fit our style of play perfectly considering he knows how to force repeat sets and can pass a hell of a lot better than cook can. Or should I remind you of those wonky passes that he makes? Farah is a superior player to cook and if you're gonna sit there and act like the only reason Farah was a bad signing is because of his age and attitude then you're an absolute fool. Cook is a fantastic player but to say he's better than Farah is just laughable.
 
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