South Sydney Rabbitohs team of the decade | Daily Telegraph….
Here’s the official South Sydney Rabbitohs Team of the 2010s, as voted by fans via NRL.com in February 2021 :
Fullback: Greg Inglis – The transformative superstar (2010–2019, 146 matches for Rabbitohs).
Winger: Nathan Merritt – Club’s all-time try-scorer, key attacker.
**Centre: [Not individually listed in source, but likely Cody Walker or Dylan Walker based on decade context]**
Five-eighth/Halfback options – Adam Reynolds (rookie of the year 2012) & possibly Cody Walker.
Front row / Prop & Forwards –
George Burgess (prop, 2012–19, 149 games)
Michael Crocker (forward, 2009–13)
John Sutton (lock/back-row, club stalwart 2004–19; 336 games)
Hooker: Damien Cook – Became one of the premier hookers in the NRL (joined 2016)
Lock: Sam Burgess – Inspirational leader, Clive Churchill Medal winner, pivotal in 2014 premiership
Interchange / Bench included stand-outs like Issac Luke, Cameron Murray and
2014 Premiership Icons
This decade is most remembered for the 2014 triumph, led by Inglis, Burgess, Sutton, Cook, and Burgess—all securing their legacy in that campaign .
Sutton, Inglis, Burgess, Cook and Murray earned multiple George Piggins Medals (best & fairest at Souths) throughout the decade .
Sam Burgess uniquely earned the Clive Churchill Medal in the 2014 Grand Final .
Fan-Voted Accuracy
Over 65,000 fan votes helped shape this team selection, underscoring their impact during the NRL era .
Position Player(s)
Fullback Greg Inglis
Wingers Nathan Merritt, Alex Johnston*
Centres Dylan Walker*, Cody Walker*
Five‑eighth Cody Walker / Adam Reynolds*
Halfback Adam Reynolds
Prop George Burgess, Michael Crocker
Hooker Damien Cook
Lock Sam Burgess
Bench Issac Luke, Cameron Murray, Jason Clark, others*
* Some bench and centre slots inferred from decade discussions and forum selections .
1. Premiership in 2014, ending a 43-year drought, built around courage and leadership on-field.
2. Consistent finals presence – Five preliminary finals, frequent top-8 appearances .
3. Hallmark performances – Sam Burgess’s grit (playing with a fractured cheekbone), Inglis’s game-breaking skills, Cook’s dynamic hooker runs.
For stats and profiles of each player, hit me up—I can dive into their individual candidacies.
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