Written by Megan Taylor, sports reporter covering international sports since 2020
The South Sydney Rabbitohs Wayne Bennett partnership reached a historic milestone on Saturday night as the club finally broke a near three decade drought in Melbourne.
Despite the dominant 48-6 scoreline against the Melbourne Storm, coach Wayne Bennett remained characteristically blunt during an awkward post-game press conference.
The veteran mentor offered short, sharp responses to reporters after his side systematically dismantled the home defense at AAMI Park to secure two vital premiership points.
While the Bunnies celebrated their masterclass, the opposing camp was left reeling, with rival coach Craig Bellamy admitting to his deepest professional embarrassment.
Player Performances and Attack
Latrell Mitchell walked away with the player of the match medal, but back rower Tallis Duncan nearly stole the show with a clinical hat-trick.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have now scored over 32 points in four consecutive games, cementing their status as one of the most dangerous attacking units in the NRL.
When asked if Duncan was ready for a State of Origin debut following his three-try haul, Wayne Bennett quickly shut down the line of questioning.
“I’m a Queenslander, mate, I’ve got no opinion on New South Wales,” Bennett responded, refusing to fuel representative speculation.
Coach and Player Reactions
Captain Cameron Murray was left to provide the insight that the head coach withheld, speaking on the team's flourishing offensive chemistry and confidence.
“I guess we’re building nicely. I don’t really want to pat ourselves on the back too much,” Cameron Murray noted.
He stressed that despite the high scoring win, the group must remain focused as the season is still in its early stages.
“It’s too hard a game to fall asleep and not recognise that every time you turn up in this jersey, you have to pay the price,” the skipper added.
Upcoming Matches
The South Sydney Rabbitohs will look to maintain this momentum when they face the Newcastle Knights next Sunday afternoon.
Fans can follow the live ladder and team announcements on the official NRL website.