The Rabbitohs' resurgence in 2026, led by Wayne Bennett and Cameron Murray, promises an invigorating NRL season, boosting excitement and revenue after a disappointing 2025.
In the cutthroat world of the NRL, the game pulses at a different frequency when the Rabbitohs are firing. It's louder, more tribal, and - for the bean counters at League Central - it's the sound of turnstiles clicking and revenue climbing.
After a 2025 campaign where the 'Pride of the League' became an unfamiliar afterthought, the winds have shifted. As 2026 looms, there is a sense that a resurgence the game desperately needs is brewing at Redfern.
Note: Mick Crawley is a former attack coach for the Canberra Raiders.
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