LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Souths are pinning their hopes on impending recruit Lewis Dodd to turn their struggling season around, but not everyone is convinced he can deliver.
The move to sign Dodd from St Helens comes with a high level of uncertainty, with former England internationals James Graham and Paul Sculthorpe split on whether he can make a significant impact for the Rabbitohs.
With Souths sitting at the bottom of the NRL ladder after a poor start to the season, the pressure is on Dodd to bring some much-needed spark to their attack.
The young halfback has shown promise in the Super League, with a standout performance in the World Club Challenge last year.
Former England skipper James Graham is particularly bullish on Dodd's potential, describing him as a player of "all quality and all class." Graham recalls facing off against Dodd in training and being impressed by his skill and tenacity on the field.
Souths' football manager Mark Ellison is currently in the UK finalizing Dodd's transfer, hoping that the young playmaker can be the catalyst for a much-needed resurgence for the struggling Rabbitohs.
Time will tell whether Dodd can live up to the hype and help steer Souths to victory in the NRL.