Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[TheEnz]

Not defensively. And he's too hot and cold. I'd love someone with a higher workrate and played at a higher intensity like Taylan. The Broncos have Grant Anderson coming so Shibusaki, Arthurs and Deine Mariner are shooting out for limited spots. I'd kill for one of those three

I want more consistency in games played and performance.

 

[tigertragic]

It’s being reported bud sullivan has agreed to a new contract with south Sydney and will be off our books (but we will contribute to a reduced contract)

SMH

Rabbitohs half takes six-figure pay cut to stay rather than return to Tigers​

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

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.”

 

[hank37w]

Who is the mystery 10 though ?

Hopefully whoever it is does not get hurt when he falls out of the tree.

 

[TheEnz]

It’s being reported bud sullivan has agreed to a new contract with south Sydney and will be off our books (but we will contribute to a reduced contract)

SMH

Rabbitohs half takes six-figure pay cut to stay rather than return to Tigers​

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.

 

[hsvjones]

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.”

Richo just doing his magic in front of everyone's eyes..

Great result and opens another spot.

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

is David Moale coming the other way

 

[hammertime]

Lets hope that Richo can front-load most of this into this year for both Sullivan and maybe a chunk of Talyan's. I doubt we're spending 100% of our cap.

 

[ShanghaiCharlie]

It's somewhat disappointing whatever has gone down between the club & Bud Sullivan too, obviously partially to get his $500K+ off our books with the halves we already have. But he would almost be the ideal bench player to play 15-20 mins at dummy half to give Api a break. The problem is his 2nd positional cover would be in the halves which we'll likely have AD/Latu on the bench to cover.

Off on a tangent here, I wonder whether a Seyfarth has the capability of playing dummy half in short stints. He has the tank & ball skills, whether he has the long passing game both sides in his repertoire for this like Charlie Murray has.

Seyfarts to hooker? That’s just hilarious. I’ve heard it all.

 

[wonka]

Tigers $250k
Souths $150k
Pay cut $100k
Nice work Souths

 

[upthetigers]

I'm a Juve supporter

Did you rate Dybala?

 

[JB9918]

Tigers $250k
Souths $150k
Pay cut $100k
Nice work Souths

Solid source? I can live with that.

 

[Wildcat777]

I've been bagged for suggesting Corey Allen in these quarters lol but what do you think about Albert Hopoate? Wants to return to Sydney, covers centre, wing & fullback.

I just remember the big falling out his old man had with Richo after his antics at the awards or whatever function last year so that might impact his son's choice.

Corey Allen, don’t know if we would be a great buy. But I do believe he tore us a new ice hole earlier this year when we played Saints.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Seyfarts to hooker? That’s just hilarious. I’ve heard it all.

Yeah I know. Though sometimes these ball playing forwards have skills we don’t see lol probably for good reason!

 

[Charred]

Off on a tangent here, I wonder whether a Seyfarth has the capability of playing dummy half in short stints. He has the tank & ball skills, whether he has the long passing game both sides in his repertoire for this like Charlie Murray has.

I have seen Seyfarth fill in at dummy half multiple times this season and can confidently say that he should NEVER be seen there again except in the most dire circumstances (i.e every other player has been sent off/injured).

 

[Tucker]

Good news, we signed Kolo Muani on loan before the deadline last night.

Oops wrong thread

What position does she play?

 

[TigerNeddyK]

You do realise Andrews played 5/8 and was completely outplayed by his halfback, up until the half got a concussion with 10 to go and then he started contributing...?

Andrews is most definitely a running 5/8, fullback or centre. At least at this stage

Nah, black. The halfback, was playing well until he got a hia but Andrews was killing it the entire game..the kid has got it all mate, he is a real talent, when he and Heywood start being part of the team along with makasisni we are going to have some serious strike

 

[Big Red]

How did he get the name Lloyd Christmas?

There’s a documentary about it, names were changed to protect privacy but the resemblance is uncanny.

 

[TYGA]

Does Alex get a bench spot ?

Twal yes

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

I have seen Seyfarth fill in at dummy half multiple times this season and can confidently say that he should NEVER be seen there again except in the most dire circumstances (i.e every other player has been sent off/injured).

IMHO, Seyfarth's best position is to join Nofoaluma ASAP.