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South Sydney Rabbitohs captain Adam Reynolds responds to recent criticism
South Sydney Rabbitohs captain Adam Reynolds will reach a milestone 200th NRL game next weekend - but even he isn't immune to criticism.
The 30-year old has done it all, winning a premiership in 2014 and also representing NSW at State of Origin level in 2016.
But Reynolds was recently slammed by English great Gary Schofield, who took aim at the champion halfback.
“I chuckle to myself when I watch Souths captain Adam Reynolds, who has played Origin for New South Wales,” he said in a column.
“I think of him as Burt Reynolds, because for much of the time, he looks like he’s on a film set, standing around, waiting to get the director’s call to do something.”
For someone who has scored over 1500 career points and is closing in on the all-time record for the Rabbitohs, it shouldn't matter too much what others think
And that's exactly the attitude that Reynolds has as he continues to lead the Rabbitohs towards the finals.
“None of that bothered me," he said on the
Sunday Footy Show.
"I listen to my coaches – Wayne is very vocal with me. He was very happy with my performances.
"For me, it’s the value that I bring to the team. I might not be the flashiest player, but I know what I bring to the team."
Reynolds has been a focal point of the Rabbitohs attack this year after the loss of
John Sutton and Greg Inglis, with his short kicking game remaining the best in the NRL.
After a comprehensive 38-0 win over the Eels on Thursday night, Reynolds reflected on the coaching staff at the club who have been helping him and the rest of the side improve.
“It was a pleasing performance overall. The week before we found our blueprint. All the talk was we couldn’t beat a top four side, so we shut up the critics," he said.
“We saw a couple of things at the start of the week. Benny Hornby is working very good with us there. We thought we could get them on the edges…Melbourne missed a few chances there.
“It’s sort of hard to describe Wayne (Bennett). He is just so passionate. He lives by his actions. He has been at the top of the game for ages – everyone respects him. He has a special bond with his players."
South Sydney will take on Melbourne next weekend.
