LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In a dramatic twist of fate, reports have surfaced of a potential move by co-owner Russell Crowe that could have a significant impact on the future of Souths coach Jason Demetriou.
The pressure is mounting on Demetriou as the Rabbitohs find themselves in a dire situation, with a string of poor results leaving the coach fighting to save his job.
Souths' recent 48-6 drubbing at the hands of their arch-rivals, the Roosters, has only added to the turmoil at the club.
The decision to drop halfback Lachlan Ilias and relegate Origin hooker Damien Cook to the bench failed to make a difference in the game against the rampant Roosters.
The team's attacking woes continue, with five-eighth Cody Walker struggling to find his form.
There are increasing calls to move star player Latrell Mitchell from fullback, as his positional errors led to crucial tries for the Roosters.
Amidst all the chaos, there are whispers that Demetriou may consider switching Mitchell with new recruit Jack Wighton, who showed promise but failed to make a significant impact in his debut game of the season.
However, it is the Rabbitohs' defensive frailties that are causing the most concern, as they struggle to contain their opponents.
As Demetriou battles to turn things around, the future of Souths hangs in the balance, with Crowe's potential intervention looming large on the horizon.
The coach must rally his troops and find a way to inspire his team to victory before it's too late.