Rabbitohs extend contract of Tallis Duncan until the end of Season 2027
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are delighted to announce the contract extension of forward Tallis Duncan until the end of the 2027 season today.
Duncan, 22, has played 27 NRL games since making his NRL debut for the Rabbitohs against the Raiders in round 13 of the 2023 season.
Duncan, a proud Wonnarua man, represented the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII in 2024, as well as playing one Test match for Malta in 2022.
Duncan won the Rabbitohs NSW Cup player of the year award in 2023 after being crowned the 2022 Jersey Flegg Cup player of the year and players’ player award winner, having also played a leading role in the Rabbitohs’ NRL State Championship and NSW Cup premierships in 2023.
Rabbitohs Head of Recruitment, Mark Ellison, says Duncan is forging a strong career at South Sydney.
“Tallis is one of the new generation of modern-day forwards – tough as nails, agile and adaptable, high energy and big work rate that won’t take a backwards step,” Mr Ellison said.
“He has played strongly at the NRL level over his first two years playing in the top grade which earned him his first green and gold jersey late in 2024.
Rabbitohs Head of Recruitment, Mark Ellison“He gives us versatility in our forwards rotation, but most importantly, he has the right attitude and drive to be the best he can be every time he pulls on the Rabbitohs jersey and wants to be a South Sydney player. He made that very clear during our talks about extending his tenure with the Club. South Sydney is where he wants to be."
“Tallis comes from a wonderful family and we couldn’t be happier to have re-signed him, getting the opportunity to watch him grow in the famous South Sydney jersey over the coming years.”
Duncan is excited to have extended his contract with the Rabbitohs.
“I love this club it feels like it’s my home,” Duncan said.
“Everything about this club is special. From the players, the staff, the Members and the fans.
“I am so grateful for the opportunity to continue my NRL career at the Rabbitohs and I don’t take the responsibility of representing this club lightly.
“I can’t wait to get started this season as I know we’re all in for a big few years at South Sydney.”
Biography:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Tallis Duncan |
| Date of Birth | 18 April 2002 |
| Place of Birth | Wollongong, NSW |
| Position | Lock, second row |
| Height | 186cm |
| Weight | 96kg |
| Junior Clubs | Clovelly Crocodiles, Dungog Warriors, Paddington Colts |
| NRL and Club Debut | Rabbitohs vs Raiders, Accor Stadium, 27 May 2023 (Rd 13) |
| NRL Games | 27 (all for the Rabbitohs) |
| NRL Points | 12 (from three tries) |
| Rep Honours | One game for Australian Prime Minister’s XIII (2024); one Test for Malta (2022) |
| Awards | Rabbitohs NSW Cup Player of the Year (2023); Rabbitohs Jersey Flegg Cup Player of the Year (2022); Rabbitohs Jersey Flegg Cup Players’ Player Award (2022) |
