2026 South Sydney Annual Player Awards

5th September 2026

George Piggins FG Player Of The Year - Cameron Murray

Rabbitohs captain Cameron Murray has been crowned South Sydney’s best and fairest player for season 2026, winning the George Piggins Medal at tonight’s Red and Green Ball in Sydney tonight (Saturday). The George Piggins Medal was presented by teammate and last season’s George Piggins Medallist, Jai Arrow; Mr Piggins’ grandson Jordan Roods; and former player, coach and current recruitment manager, Mark Ellison; capping off a wonderful night of celebrations ahead of the 2026 Finals Series. Murray, an Australian and New South Wales representative player, played in 19 games so far this season, playing in the middle and on the edge, as well as coming on off the interchange bench, most notably in Jai Arrow’s 99th NRL game for South Sydney on the Gold Coast. Murray has scored five tries, made 48 tackle breaks, 11 offloads, 715 tackles at an efficiency of over 95%, and averaged 112 running metres in a stellar season as captain of the side. The George Piggins Medal is awarded to the best and fairest player at the South Sydney Rabbitohs in any given season. It is named after one of the most revered figures in South Sydney history, George Piggins, a Life Member who led the Rabbitohs as a premiership-winning player, coach and administrator over a 40-year period. Congratulations to captain Cameron Murray on claiming the first George Piggins Medal of his career in season 2026.

Jack Rayner Players Player Of The Year - Cameron Murray

Rabbitohs captain Cameron Murray has been crowned South Sydney’s best and fairest player for season 2026 as voted by his teammates. The Jack Rayner Players’ Player award was presented by Rabbitohs NRL Football Manager, Jason Clark, at tonight’s (Saturday’s) Red and Green Ball in Sydney. The Players' Player award is named after legendary Rabbitohs player and coach, Jack Rayner. Rayner won five Premierships with South Sydney in six seasons in the Club's golden era between 1950 and 1955, as both captain and captain/coach. His legacy at the Rabbitohs lives on to this day, remembered as an honest, tough, hardworking forward during the days when some of the most brutal Rugby League was played. Congratulations to Cameron Murray on being crowned the Jack Rayner Players’ Player award winner for season 2026.

John Sattler Rookie Of The Year - Latrell Siegwalt

Rabbitohs utility Latrell Siegwalt has been crowned the John Sattler Rookie of the Year award winner for season 2026, presented by captain Cameron Murray at tonight’s (Saturday’s) Red and Green Ball. Siegwalt, 25, joined the Rabbitohs this season, making his NRL debut against the Sharks in round ten, going on to play eight matches, scoring two tries and kicking 28 goals for a total of 64 points. Siegwalt also racked up six try assists, 20 tackle breaks and two line breaks in his debut season, making 102 tackles and running for an average of 117 metres. The Rookie of the Year award is named after one of South Sydney’s most inspirational players of all time in the form of the legendary John Sattler. Sattler captained the Rabbitohs to four Premiership victories in five years from 1967 to 1971, including the famous 1970 Grand Final in which he played for 77 minutes of the game with a jaw broken in three places. Congratulations to Latrell Siegwalt on winning the John Sattler Rookie of the Year award for season 2026.

Roy Asotasi Members' Choice Award - Alex Johnston

Rabbitohs try scorer Alex Johnston has won the Roy Asotasi Members’ Choice Award for season 2026, presented by Member Co. Director, Greg Johnson, at tonight’s (Saturday’s) Red and Green Ball. No one will ever forget the scenes at Allianz Stadium in round two when Johnston scored his second try, taking him to the top of the all-time try scorers list. Thousands of fans stormed the field to celebrate the milestone, a season where Johnston again topped the try scoring list for South Sydney, the tenth time he has achieved this feat in his 13-season career. The Members’ Choice award is named after former Rabbitohs, New Zealand and Samoa captain, Roy Asotasi, who played an integral part in attracting key signings to the Club when he joined South Sydney in 2007. The Award was named in his honour in 2013. Congratulations to Alex Johnston on being the Members’ Choice for 2026.

Burrow Appreciation Award - Tallis Duncan

Rabbitohs utility Tallis Duncan has won the The Burrow Appreciation Award for season 2026 following an outstanding season of football on and off the field. Awarded by South Sydney supporters group, The Burrow; and presented on the night by The Burrow Member, Rueben McNaughton; the award celebrated Duncan’s breakout season in the red and green. Duncan excelled playing on the right edge for the Rabbitohs throughout the season, either in the second row or in the centres, wowing Members and fans with his attacking skill and defensive ability. The Burrow also recognised Tallis’ dedication to the fans and Members at games, always making the effort to recognise their efforts in supporting the team on the field. Congratulations to Tallis Duncan on claiming The Burrow Appreciation Award for 2026.

Bob McCarthy Clubman of The Year - Jai Arrow

For the second straight season, Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow has been crowned the Bob McCarthy Clubperson of the Year, presented by teammate and one of his best mates, Cody Walker, at the Red and Green Ball tonight (Saturday). Arrow’s bravery and leadership that he has shown throughout this year leading up to, and following, his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease has been amazing to say the least. Arrow has brought together the Rabbitohs team, Club and the Rugby League world together like never before, all while facing the battle of his life. Arrow managed to take the field in two matches at the end of the season, bringing up 100 NRL games for South Sydney, only the 67th player to do so in the Club’s 188-year history, in display of toughness and inspiration that showed that not even MND can stop people from achieving their goals and living their dreams. Jai really embodies the South Sydney spirit, both on and off the field, and he is a worthy back-to-back recipient of the Bob McCarthy Clubperson of the Year award. The Clubperson of the Year award is named after Bob McCarthy, one of the Rabbitohs’ greatest players of all time. McCarthy was part of the Rabbitohs’ golden era in the 1960s and early 1970s, playing 211 first grade games in the cardinal and myrtle, scoring 100 tries. He is a multiple Premiership-winning legend of the South Sydney club and is a regular attendee at past players’ reunions and training sessions to this very day, offering his continued support to the current crop of Rabbitohs players. Congratulations to Jai Arrow on winning the 2026 Bob McCarthy Clubperson of the Year award.

2026 South Sydney Annual Mens Pathways Player Awards

22nd September 2026

The South Sydney Rabbitohs celebrated the Club's Senior Pathways Awards night for 2026, recognising outstanding performers across Jersey Flegg Cup, The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup and the NSW Women's Premiership. The Coaches Award winners, are selected by the coaching staff for each grade. Congratulations to all of Monday night's Senior Pathways award winners for the 2026 season.

Reserve Grade(NSW Cup) - Player of the Year - John Radel

John Radel has won The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Player of the Year award after an impressive season for the Rabbitohs' NSW Cup side. Radel's form also opened the door to first-grade opportunity, with the forward making his NRL debut for South Sydney mid-season in 2026.

Reserve Grade(NSW Cup) - Players Player of The Year - Jordi Mazzone

The Players' Player Award was won by Jordi Mazzone after a prolific season on the wing. Official NRL.com statistics credit Mazzone with 23 tries in 18 appearances and 92 points in The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup. He finished as the competition's leading try-scorer in 2026.

Reserve Grade(NSW Cup) - Coaches Award - Ben Williamson

U21s(Jersey Flegg Cup) - Player of the Year - Assariah Lenoy-Sam

Assariah Lenoy has been named Jersey Flegg Cup Player of the Year after a standout season in the Rabbitohs' under 21s men's team. Lenoy finished the campaign as the side's leading try-scorer with 12 tries, combining finishing ability with consistent attacking impact across the Jersey Flegg Cup season.

U21s(Jersey Flegg Cup) - Players Player of The Year - Ben Geary

U21s(Jersey Flegg Cup) - Coaches Award - Harrison Rooke

2026 South Sydney Annual Junior Pathways Player Awards

30th April 2026

Last night, the Junior Pathways Award Night 2026 shone a spotlight on the brightest up-and-coming talents within the Rabbitohs’ pathways. Celebrating exceptional performances across the Lisa Fiaola, Tarsha Gale, Harold Matts and SG Ball competitions, the event recognised the dedication and hard work of our future stars.

U19s(SG Ball Cup) - Player of the Year(Best & Fairest) - Cody Hill

U19s(SG Ball Cup) - Players Player - Taj Alvarez

U19s(SG Ball Cup) - Coaches Award - Dwayne Lyons

U17s(Harold Matthews Cup) - Player of the Year(Best & Fairest) - Payton Tarau

U17s(Harold Matthews Cup) - Players Player - Charlie Bateup

U17s(Harold Matthews Cup) - Coaches Award - Anthony Mailangi

2026 South Sydney Annual Womens Pathways Player Awards

22nd September 2025

Womens - Player of the Year - Claudia Brown

Claudia Brown has been named NSW Women's Premiership Player of the Year after a strong season for the Rabbitohs. The second rower made 12 appearances across the 2026 campaign, scoring four tries and 16 points.

Womens - Players Player of The Year - Jazmon Tupou-Witchman

Womens - Coaches Award - Claudia Nielsen

Womens U19s(Tarsha Gale Cup) - Player of the Year(Best & Fairest) - McGregor, Kiara

Womens U19s(Tarsha Gale Cup) - Players Player - Sahara Mason

Womens U19s(Tarsha Gale Cup) - Coaches Award - Samina Peraua

Womens U17s(Lisa Fiaola Cup) - Player of the Year(Best & Fairest) - Zahri Lester

Womens U17s(Lisa Fiaola Cup) - Players Player - Brontee McKee

Womens U17s(Lisa Fiaola Cup) - Coaches Award - Mercy Alatasi

Souths Cares Award - Campbell Graham

Campbell Graham has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to the community by being awarded the Souths Cares Award for 2026, presented by Souths Cares Managers Kalinda Bolt and Erin Geddes, at tonight’s (Saturday’s) Red and Green Ball. The Rabbitohs’ Ken Stephen Medal nominee for this season, Graham is recognised not only as one of the South Sydney Rabbitohs’ most dynamic players, but also as a dedicated community leader. An active contributor to Souths Cares programs, he regularly participates in school engagement visits, delivering workshops focused on healthy relationships and wellbeing as part of an initiative that reaches more than 25,000 students across Sydney each year. Beyond his commitments with the Rabbitohs, Campbell has built a strong and ongoing relationship with the St Vincent de Paul Society. He regularly volunteers with the Vinnies Vans, helping provide food and support to people experiencing homelessness across Sydney. His sustained commitment to serving others reflects his generosity, leadership and character, making him a respected role model within the club and the broader community. Campbell is a most-worthy recipient of this recognition and we congratulate him on the community impact he makes year round.

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