What better time for the Bunnies to get the chocolates than at Easter?
However, downing second-placed Canterbury might prove more difficult than getting Bulldogs coach Des Hasler to ditch his beloved “fly under the radar” line.
Souths have won their past two matches against the ‘Dogs but Canterbury showed just why they can never be counted out in their come-from-behind, one-point last-round win over a heartbroken Warriors.
On paper, they have provided another compelling reason. The miserly Dogs lead the competition for the least missed tackles (114) – albeit just ahead of the Rabbitohs (123).
But it seems the Dogs’ tenacity and the unavailability of South Sydney forwards George Burgess and Ben Te’o (tripping ban) might prove too much for the Rabbitohs.
Key: Sam Burgess. The Rabbitohs’ forward has already impressed by leading the competition for metres gained (181m average per game) but will need to find another gear to make up for the absence of his brother and Te’o.
Muzz
Guest
Based on what i have seen in the last 2 games, there has been one significant breakthrough for Souths that may increase their chance of winning a premiership.I think either Madge has finally realised or has been able to get S.Burgess to understand that he needs to keep his cool, walk away and under no circumstances run to his brothers aid. When some teams run in after a high shot, shoulder charge etc and almost start punching on, they lift and start performing better.When Souths does this, they go on TILT and forget about the scoreboard.Their focus is then shifted to the "square up".The big test for Sam is - Can the master of the sledge Michael Ennis get under his skin?
Clark
Guest
Shane Hayne is in charge. Lock in a Rabbitohs win.
The Barry
Roar Guru
Hopefully Burgess can keep his hands off balls or out of eyes. With Baby George Burgess out the Dogs can belt anyone and know that Sam isn't going to come running in.