He asked. You answered! 22 year old Englishman Shaun Blockley, who'll be in Australia next year, put the question to Twitter as to which NRL team he should support in 2017... The response from our Digital Rabbitohs was as immense as it was heartwarming! Check out how it all unfolded!
It all started with a simple question...
Been looking for an @NRL team & shortlisted it down to @sydneyroosters @SSFCRABBITOHS @NRL_Dragons tell me why I should choose your team!\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa
— Shaun Blockley (@ShaunBlockley11) September 11, 2016
The call went out...
Members & fans... Can we tell Shaun why he should support the Red & Green?#GoRabbitohs https://t.co/Cgeb6xCq6L
— South Sydney (@SSFCRABBITOHS) September 11, 2016
You answered...A lot!
@SSFCRABBITOHS @ShaunBlockley11 @NRL @sydneyroosters @NRL_Dragons if you want to be part of the best club it's @SSFCRABBITOHS stop looking \ud83d\udc30
— Toni (@bunnies1509) September 11, 2016
@SSFCRABBITOHS @ShaunBlockley11 @NRL @sydneyroosters @NRL_Dragons 21 Premierships strong & the resilience to come back from being kicked out
— Jennifer O'Donnell (@jgto) September 12, 2016
@SamBurgess8 @SSFCRABBITOHS @ShaunBlockley11 Rabbitohs hands down! been a loyal supporter for 30 years. I am proud to say that's my team!!
— Nicola79 (@Nicola79) September 12, 2016
@ShaunBlockley11 @SSFCRABBITOHS - Support the Bunnies! More English players, amazing history plus the colours match\ud83d\udc4d pic.twitter.com/bztRZQQvYw
— WILTSHIRE RHINO (@WiltshireRhino) September 12, 2016
@ShaunBlockley11 @NRL @SSFCRABBITOHS the Fans! Down to earth and committed loyal bunch. The membership numbers speak for themselves!
— anthonyjclarke (@anthonyjclarke) September 12, 2016
There was 'some' competition...
@ShaunBlockley11 @SamBurgess8 Don't listen to him, Shaun! He's crazy! @sydneyroosters are the team for you. \ud83d\ude09\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffc\ud83d\udc14
— Samantha (@SamanthaJane82) September 12, 2016
Then Sammy got involved...
Because you're an Englisman and that's just why you should support @SSFCRABBITOHS .... It's an easy decision \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffd https://t.co/i1xf0KX3dQ
— Sam Burgess (@SamBurgess8) September 12, 2016
The decision was obvious...
Thanks to @SSFCRABBITOHS @SamBurgess8 for persuading me to support you guys, @russellcrowe I'll be in Aus next yr!\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa pic.twitter.com/VF9b0K2ufm
— Shaun Blockley (@ShaunBlockley11) September 12, 2016
There was much rejoicing...
@russellcrowe @ShaunBlockley11 @SSFCRABBITOHS @SamBurgess8 I guarantee that NO OTHER CLUB would have given you such a warm welcome.
— Bill Farmakidis (@aus99a) September 12, 2016
@ShaunBlockley11 @SSFCRABBITOHS @SamBurgess8 @russellcrowe. Great choice Shaun, welcome aboard the greatest team in the NRL,
— Souths (@max1963) September 12, 2016
@ShaunBlockley11 Glad to see you made the only sensible decision. Welcome to the @SSFCRABBITOHS family! #WelcomeShaun #GoRabbitohs
— Cindy Kokkelkoren (@kokkelc) September 12, 2016
@ShaunBlockley11 @SSFCRABBITOHS @SamBurgess8 @russellcrowe Nice One Sam + Well done Shaun - you made the right choice - GO RABBITOHS!!!
— Diane Wragg (@wragg_diane) September 12, 2016
@SSFCRABBITOHS @ShaunBlockley11 @SamBurgess8 @russellcrowe good decision mate you love being part of this awesome family \ud83d\udc07#WelcomeShaun
— Spongy67 (@Spongy67) September 12, 2016
Even getting the nod from one of our investors...
That's the way Shaun. #SSTID https://t.co/uHyvGYFT72
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) September 12, 2016
Now to sign you up for that 2017 Membership... On October 10th \ud83d\ude09
It was a great day's work from our Digital Rabbitohs and we're proud of the effort of our Members and fans as they convinced Shaun to follow the Rabbitohs in 2017 - Membership opens on 10th October! We're waiting for your call on 1300 768 847!
Follow @SSFCRabbitohs on Twitter and tag your tweets #GoRabbitohs!