Overview
- Star playmaker Cody Walker and Jamie Humphreys are sidelined with hamstring injuries, expected to miss three and five weeks respectively.
- Winger Mikaele Ravalawa is out for 6-8 weeks due to a hamstring tear, further straining the Rabbitohs' squad depth.
- English recruit Lewis Dodd faces a one-game suspension for a crusher tackle, ruling him out of the upcoming match in Perth.
- Latrell Mitchell and Jayden Sullivan trained in the halves on Monday as Wayne Bennett considers lineup adjustments to address the injury crisis.
- Despite the setbacks, the Rabbitohs hold a strong 4-1 record for the season and are focused on maintaining momentum under Bennett's leadership.