LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Veteran South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett is playing mind games ahead of the 2025 NRL season opener, considering a surprising move that could see new recruit Lewis Dodd left on the bench.
Dodd, a star in the English Super League and touted as one of England's finest, was expected to command the number seven jersey for the Rabbitohs this season.
However, doubts have crept in about his ability to handle the heat of the NRL battlefield.
According to reports from zerotackle.com, The Mole at Wide World of Sports suggests that Jamie Humphreys is mounting a strong challenge for the coveted halfback spot as South Sydney gears up to face Bennett's former club, the Dolphins, in Round 1.
Humphreys, also a fresh face at the Rabbitohs after a switch from the Manly Sea Eagles, has been turning heads with his solid performances in training sessions.
Will Bennett take a punt on Humphreys over Dodd for the season opener? It's a decision that could swing momentum in the Rabbitohs' favor as they look to start the season on a high note.
Stay tuned for the big reveal as the countdown to kickoff continues.