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...
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