Rising Star Joins South Sydney

The‍ South Sydney Rabbitohs have secured the ‍services of Latrell Siegwalt, the reigning ⁣Queensland ⁢Cup rookie of the year, on a two-year contract beginning in 2026. The 24-year-old will initially join the club on a supplementary deal, with⁣ plans for elevation to the top 30 squad in 2027.

Siegwalt’s ⁤path to the NRL ⁤is notable. Discovered in wagga ⁤Wagga by former Redcliffe Dolphins coach and current Brisbane ⁣Broncos assistant⁣ Ben te’o, he excelled at both fullback and ⁢five-eighth for the Souths Logan magies. He led his team to the queensland Cup grand final.

Remarkable Queensland Cup Stats

In⁢ 19 games for the ‍Magies this⁣ year, ⁣Siegwalt demonstrated a dynamic attacking skillset. He scored eight tries, delivered 13 try ⁣assists, and recorded 18 linebreak assists, averaging an impressive 128 running metres per game. This performance positioned him as a potential understudy to⁣ Reece‍ Walsh at the Brisbane Broncos,after initially securing a train-and-trial deal with the club.

Strategic Acquisition for the Future

The Rabbitohs’ acquisition⁢ of Siegwalt appears strategically timed, coinciding with the likely retirement of veteran five-eighth cody Walker, who will be 37 in 2027. This provides a clear pathway for Siegwalt to compete for a key position in the South Sydney lineup.

Rabbitohs head of recruitment and retention, Mark⁢ Ellison, emphasized Siegwalt’s maturity and dedication. “Latrell is a mature young footballer looking for his chance to play ⁣at ⁤the NRL level and with hard ⁢work and⁤ dedication he can earn that opportunity here at South Sydney,” Ellison stated. He ⁤also highlighted Siegwalt’s lifelong connection to the club, noting his dream⁤ to represent the Rabbitohs.