LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In a surprising turn of events, the out of favour trio of Brandon Smith, John Bateman, and Matthew Lodge are rumored to be considering a switch to the same club in a bid to revive their NRL careers.
The future of these three players has been hanging in the balance for a while now, with whispers of Bateman and Smith eyeing exits from the Wests Tigers and Sydney Roosters, while Lodge remains uncontracted for the upcoming season.
Looking to make a mark in the NRL for the years to come, a gritty Sydney-based team has emerged as a potential landing spot for the trio.
According to Fox Sports, the South Sydney Rabbitohs are in talks to bring in Bateman, Lodge, and Smith as they usher in a new era under the legendary coach Wayne Bennett.
The Rabbitohs managed to create space in their salary cap by letting go of Lachlan Ilias, paving the way for a potential shake-up in their roster with the addition of these three players.
It remains to be seen if this move will be a game-changer for the Rabbitohs as they aim to climb the ladder in the NRL.