Its the start of the season and South Sydney are ready to fire.They have a big forward pack and have signed well.Shannon Hegarty and Peter Cusack are now at the club from the Roosters and it brings some wining culture to the club.

Round 5 Team

1)  Todd Polglase
2)  Luke MacDougall
3)  Shannon Hegarty
4)  Lee Hookey
5)  Brad Watts
6)  Brett Kearney
7)  Joe Williams
8)  Peter Cusack
9)  Shane Walker
10)  Luke Stuart
11)  Bryan Fletcher ©
12)  Mark Minichiello
13)  Ashley Harrison

Reserves

14)  Roy Bell
15)  David Fa’alogo
16)  Shane Rigon
17)  Scott Logan
18)  Shane Marteene
19)  Manase Manuokafoa

Coach – Shaun McRae

Rabbitohs Release Dean Byrne

The Real Rabbitohs have released halfback Dean Byrne from the remainder of his playing contract today.

Byrne signed with the Rabbitohs in 2003 for two seasons but has been released by the Club today.

“We spoke with both Dean and his manager and we felt it was best for all parties for Dean to move on,” Real Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson said today.

“We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours.”