Eric Simms

  Eric Simms... hands down my favourite Rabbitohs rugby league player ever.. born/growing up in childhood at the mission in Karuah, NSW. Eric moved to La Perouse in Sydney and was picked up by Souths as a 19 year old.

   He was a spectacular FULLBACK for the bunnies who represented Australia in the late 1960s and early 70s scoring 50 points in a 'world' cup tournament. He is part of the clubs long history of representing Australia's indigenous community. He was a field goal legend at a time in the game when that was a critical tactic... I think he kicked 5 field goals in a game once... this was most certainly a golden era for the club...

   I'm hopeful another Rabbitohs fullback, Greg Inglis, plays a huge role in a Bunnies win this Sunday... his knee and hip seem OK, hope he can grab a couple of Reynolds kicks and a Keary pass or two to score... I would not be disappointed if Simms was there to ring the Souths bell on the sideline... in fact a guard of honour of Souths living legends would be a great idea!! Three days to go, my non sporting friends...