Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

BlackWhiteGold said:
Here's the story from behind the paywall ...

Bud Sullivan will remain at South Sydney for the next two years – and has taken a $100,000-per-season pay cut to do so.

Sullivan joined Wests Tigers on a lucrative four-year deal ahead of 2024 season, but made only eight appearances before being loaned out to the Rabbitohs for this year. Under the terms of the arrangement, Sullivan was required to return to the Tigers at the end of this season unless the parties came to a new arrangement.

That has come to pass after Sullivan agreed terms on a Souths extension. The deal was made possible after the Tigers agreed to pay part of his freight, while Sullivan himself had to take a wage cut. The former Dragons half will leave a six-figure sum on the table, a price he is willing to pay to continue to learn under Wayne Bennett.

The deal appears to be a win-win for all parties. Sullivan originally moved because it appeared he would be stuck behind Jahrome Luai and Lachlan Galvin, although the latter ended up joining the Bulldogs. That still left the Tigers with Luai, Adam Doueihi and Latu Fainu as halves options, while also bolstering the Rabbitohs’ playmaking stocks.

Souths have made no secret of their desire to offload Lewis Dodd, who has two years remaining on his contract and has only been activated at NRL level when all other options were extinguished.

Sullivan agreed terms with Souths at the same time veteran five-eighth Cody Walker re-signed for 2026. Other playmaking options for next year include incoming Dragons halfback Jonah Glover, Jamie Humphreys and Ashton Ward.

Only injuries prevented Sullivan adding to the 13 games he has played for the Rabbitohs to date.
Meanwhile, the “Pride of the League” is close to doing a deal that will result in David Fifita moving across from the Titans. The transfer will be expedited if they are able to move on Dodd, or if prop David Moale – granted permission to negotiate with rivals – finds a new club.

The retention of Sullivan and Walker provides stability after an injury-interrupted season.

“This is a special group of people we have here at South Sydney – players, coaches, administration, members and fans – and I’m certain we can achieve some great things in the coming years,” Walker said in a statement.

“There are some wonderful young talents in our playing group and I see my role as helping mentor them to become regular NRL players, whilst also producing top performances of my own on the field for the team. I know we can achieve great things and I want to be part of that.

“But what is really important to my partner Amy and I is that our family loves this club, and we feel like we are part of the Rabbitohs family. My boys are growing up as Rabbitohs. My eldest son, Kian, has earned his own red and green jersey in the junior rep development teams; my middle son, Kade, is beside me on the field as a ballboy; and my baby son, Kora, is starting to recognise the Rabbitohs logo and the colours that we all represent.

“Amy and I also have a little girl arriving in December and I’m certain she will be a little Rabbitoh too! This is a special place.”
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Thought a player couldn’t take a pay cut per year on an exiting contract unless they extended the years when they moved clubs?
 
TheEnz said:
That could be misleading...I'm sure he is probably getting paid full freight in 2026, however his deal in 2027 is probably $100k lower, so the $400 - $450k mark, which is probably closer to what he is worth as a backup half. Just a better headline to say he is taking a paycut to not come back to us. When in reality he was not even contracted with us for 27.

Upside is maybe Richo got them to kick in more to keep him for 26.
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are we tipping in less or is it souths , There's no mention which club is saving money
 
bomberbrown said:
Seyfarth in my opinion should be in the 17. Name me another forward we have that you wouldn't want to run at?
May no.
Pole no.
Sam no.
Kpp no.
Sione no.
Twal no.
Seyfarth is the only one that shows mongrel, gets it wrong granted but I'm not running at him
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The two I wouldn't want to run at are Latu and Skelton..... Says alot about our forwards...close third is Samuela, sione can also put a hit on if he is in the right mood....otherwise the rest wouldn't bother me.....seyfarth included.
 
bomberbrown said:
Seyfarth in my opinion should be in the 17. Name me another forward we have that you wouldn't want to run at?
May no.
Pole no.
Sam no.
Kpp no.
Sione no.
Twal no.
Seyfarth is the only one that shows mongrel, gets it wrong granted but I'm not running at him
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we really do have some dense fans. When Seyfarth isn’t giving away penalties or getting himself suspended for being an ill disciplined moron, he’s losing the contact in both attack and defense.

Try actually watching one of our games
 
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Batmans Parents said:
fans. When Seyfarth isn’t giving away penalties or getting himself suspended for being an ill disciplined moron, he’s losing the contact in both attack and defense.

Try actually watching one of our games
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Geez, seems this forum is set up for a select few and everyone else can't voice their opinion.
Yeah he does balls things up but atleast he has a go.
I believe JL was sin binned just as much and gave away more penalties but since I dont watch any games I am sure you will put up the stats
 
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Seyfarth would quite easily make the bench for all but 3 or 4 of the named NRL clubs for this upcoming weekend.
No NRL team has the luxury of having all 4 bench players being star players who are capable of coming on the field and making a match winning impact.
Most teams have one or two toilers who come off the bench with the intention of getting the job done while the other higher paid starting players are having a rest.
 
bomberbrown said:
Seyfarth in my opinion should be in the 17. Name me another forward we have that you wouldn't want to run at?
May no.
Pole no.
Sam no.
Kpp no.
Sione no.
Twal no.
Seyfarth is the only one that shows mongrel, gets it wrong granted but I'm not running at him
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Twal is more likely to give you beard rash than busted ribs.
 
Seyfarth should be made the captain of the club. Everyone looks to him for leadership when the chips are down. Still don't understand why Kai Pearce Paul is coming here when he is going to be playing reserve grade as Seyfarth has the right second rower spot locked up? Make it make sense.

And yes he could play hooker if needed. Harry Grant or Blayke Brailey will get Dally M Hooker of the year in 2025, but that could easily be Seyfarth next year if he decided to make the switch. But he is a team first guy so will humbly take second rower of the year.
 
Bula said:
Twal is more likely to give you beard rash than busted ribs.
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That is true, but Terrell May doesn’t tackle hard or run the ball hard either.
Every team needs a certain element of workers and we have our 3 in Terrell May, Alex Twal and Alex Seyfarth.
The other forwards are the ones who should ideally be providing the impact and highlight reel plays.
 
Vicious said:
That is true, but Terrell May doesn’t tackle hard or run the ball hard either.
Every team needs a certain element of workers and we have our 3 in Terrell May, Alex Twal and Alex Seyfarth.
The other forwards are the ones who should ideally be providing the impact and highlight reel plays.
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Terrell has been running harder of late. Think he understands why he didn't make NSW (even though it's still BS) and wants to develop his game.
 
Terrell runs hard and makes impact when he wants to.

He doesn’t average as many metres per hit up as some because when he ball plays he goes a bit sideways. That’s game plan because he never did this at the Roosters.
 
Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan said:
Terrell has been running harder of late. Think he understands why he didn't make NSW (even though it's still BS) and wants to develop his game.
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He still looks like he’s running the ball at half pace to me.
In saying that his half paced carriies are still very effective until he gets fatigued and they start becoming ineffective.
If we do not recognise this and start limiting both Terrell and Api tjo 60 mins per game maximum, we will not make the top 8 again next season.
 
weststigerman said:
Terrell runs hard and makes impact when he wants to.

He doesn’t average as many metres per hit up as some because when he ball plays he goes a bit sideways. That’s game plan because he never did this at the Roosters.
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He played far less minutes at the Roisters, so he didn’t have to pace himself like he does with us to try and get through 80mins.
It’s stupidity and can be easily resolved by reducing his minutes played each week.
 
Vicious said:
He played far less minutes at the Roisters, so he didn’t have to pace himself like he does with us to try and get through 80mins.
It’s stupidity and can be easily resolved by reducing his minutes played each week.
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Yep he was starting off the bench and playing 60-65 minutes. It's his sweet spot. Even Madge has recognised that this is how you get the best out of Payne Haas, even though he can also play the full 80 when required.
 
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