Round Rewind: The Last Time at CommBank Stadium
With our round one clash against the Dolphins now relocated to CommBank Stadium due to the severe weather event in south-east Queensland, let's look back at our last outing at the venue.
In round 18 of the 2024 season, we faced the Parramatta Eels in challenging conditions, securing a fifth consecutive victory with a commanding 32-16 win. Despite the rain-soaked night, the Rabbitohs controlled the contest from start to finish, delivering a dominant all-round performance.
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A Night to Remember at CommBank Stadium
South Sydney continued their winning streak, outmuscling the Parramatta Eels in a rain-drenched contest. The Rabbitohs took control early and never looked back, showing resilience in both attack and defence to record an impressive 32-16 victory.
Latrell Mitchell was the standout performer, delivering a masterclass under the high ball, controlling the tempo with his kicking game, and finishing with a try, two assists, and four conversions. Jack Wighton and Jacob Gagai both crossed for doubles, while Cody Walker and Taane Milne also played key roles in breaking down the Eels' defence.
South Sydney opened the scoring through Gagai, taking advantage of a Parramatta error deep in their own half. A slick passage of play saw Wighton add to the tally, while Walker’s quick footwork caught the defence off guard just before half-time, giving the Rabbitohs a 16-4 lead at the break.
Parramatta responded early in the second half, but the Rabbitohs quickly regained control as Mitchell slid over in the wet conditions. Gagai’s second try and a late effort from Wighton ensured South Sydney finished the job, claiming their fifth straight win in style.
Key Performers
- Latrell Mitchell – one try, two try assists, three line-break assists, 126 running metres
- Jack Wighton – two tries, one try assist, 126 running metres gained, seven tackle breaks
- Cody Walker – one try, two line-breaks, one line-break assist
- Keaon Koloamatangi - 221 running metres, 37 tackles, 69 minutes
Play of the Game
A mid-field offload from Taane Milne off a regulation hit up would spark the move that saw Souths go 60 metres to score. The ball from Milne found Damien Cook, who quickly shifted the ball to Keaon Koloamatangi on the right edge. Koloamatangi drew in the Eels defenders before releasing the ball to Michael Chee Kam, who would pass to an unmarked Jacob Gagai on the wing. From there it was a simple foot race, with Gagai proving too quick for the Eels defenders to handle. As he met Clint Gutherson at the back, Gagai threw a beautiful right-to-left pass to Jack Wighton – supporting through the middle as any good five-eighth should – who only had to run 20 metres to finish off the exciting move and score.
