Tales of Reinstatement Episode 1: A Group of 14

At the turn of the new millennium, South Sydney found itself fighting for survival... What would happen over the course of the next three years would shape rugby league history forever. This is a story of those who banded together to keep the Rabbitohs alive. Tales of Reinstatement... Proudly brought to you by Menulog.
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[@dab9122]

Their first match back was against the Roosters, I was there, every single person in the crowd was crying during "Glory Glory to South Sydney"....

[@40donna40]

Still have the souvenir bell, like the one rung at kick off.

[@ronanrogers4127]

Thank you Group of 14 for your tireless efforts to get the mighty Rabbitohs reinstated, and thanks to all Souths members and supporters who kept piling the pressure on

[@stanleydouglas2385]

Long live the mighty south Sydney rabbitors, people's Team 😍

[@AdlatSmith-qr8gd]

I remember this so clear. I cryed the day we got kicked out to that bell Goerge rang and i cryed in 2014 when that bell rang again. Three Cheers for Goerge and the whole S.S.F.C the members,the fans and those who supported us thank you ❤ My dad and i watched that G.F in 2014 before he passed thank you so much ❤

[@chelseacallaghan5131]

GLORY GLORY TO SOUTH SYDNEY ❤️💚🐇

[@brendandredge1179]

I love my south Sydney and so do my family

[@deniserobinson5164]

Glory Glory to South Sydney

[@davidbalenacagi2572]

Glory Glory to South Sydney!! Go the Bunnies!!

[@paulmartin3962]

I'm a Victorian who has followed the belmain Tiger's in the late 80's till they were merged with bloody magpies. At least the rabbits got help happy for them an having to be get out of the competition. Being a storm supporter from 98 it made me feel good for Russell Crowe jumping in. We have had Melbourne footy clubs to have to move interstate due too financial issues.

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

To me follow the Storm a artificial construct a super league team is an insult. Tigers & Magpies should have been moved to Melbourne because you guys already have two teams in the AFL in Collingwood & Richmond who share the same logos. Melbourne would’ve been behind these foundation clubs for that reason. Without having to manipulate premiership victories by constant salary breaches and referee decision on the field. Melbourne Storm are an insult to the game.

[@tophatter15]

Bloody great video of a bloody great lot of people!!! GGTSS

[@warrenhedrick8311]

South's supporter 4 58 years first listening to Frank Hyde calling Sunday game on a valve style Radio Gram with my grandpa in 1962 his name was Reginal m fitting go Bunnies 2021 thanks George Puffins

[@andrewsmith7118]

Frank Hyde was a legendary caller of the day Warren. Completely different to nowadays. I remember reading a story about catching a huge shark off of Sydney heads by Zane Grey and my mum telling me that he had to make it sound entertainment. Fair enough. Cheers .

[@stanleydouglas2385]

Glory to South Sydney and George piggins, RIP

[@voidler]

Hes not dead...

[@gloryglory5688]

I’m sure George would be highly amused to learn of his apparent demise

[@rabbitrabbit1243]

Georgie piggins is Souths Sydney!

[@phillee7670]

Only just found this on YT. Wow. Last year I made a 6 dvd set from my own VHS recordings, fundraiser shot cam etc of the fightback. This is special! I wonder if there are any plans by the club to release this series in DVD format?

[@implosion1476]

They did mate Its called the south side story Or just south side story I brought it as a gift for my youngest brother but watched it first OFC 😅😅

[@SXDABEATS]

Now lets go on to win the gf wooooo

[@metalheadsmurf2835]

GGTSS SSTID ! 🐰💚❤💪🍻

[@Mal_1908]

Forever in Our Shadow! GGTSS.

[@nicedude2091]

glory glory baby

[@quenched56]

Needs to be a statue of George at the new HQ in Maroubra

[@Headknocks]

should be at Redfern oval.

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

To me South Sydney, Balmain, North Sydney, Newtown, Eastern Suburbs & Western Suburbs should’ve fought NRL and said we are the game we are Rugby League not Newcastle Knights

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

George is epitome of a man who leads by example.

[@Lawsoncole34]

@@clevelandwilliams5922 Newcastle is a massive heart land of rugby league , why would you not want rugby league there ? Silly comment .......

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

@@Lawsoncole34 Because the Knights did not form Rugby League it was Balmain, Western Suburbs, South Sydney, North Sydney, Eastern Suburbs & Newtown. They are Rugby League.

[@tomcooper4860]

I was at that first roosters game and a total stranger took a picture of me with Charlie rabbit and said he would send it to me when it arrived I he had put it in a frame couldn’t believe it my most prized possession

[@filmfantic2241]

Is this available to watch on cable or free to air?

[@inalarose7875]

As if this would ever see the light of day anywhere owned by News Corp

[@growrugbyleague6353]

Does anyone know the music that begins around 6:15 until around 9:30?

[@ConzoFire]

Up the souths

[@jomomma5281]

❤️💚❤️💚 On ya Georgie RIP💞

[@Jasetoonie]

RIP???

[@Mal_1908]

Jo, you will be pleased to know George is still with us.

[@Tpoggi]

You have no idea..

[@careenfarrell9544]

I wonder why George Piggins doesn't feature..

[@johnlenz5344]

Here we go number 22 SSRFC 305951

[@mootfm1107]

I wouldn't say there was no reason as to why souths were targeted. At the time souths were hemorrhaging cash, had been poor on field for nearly a decade. Was bad timing

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

NRL & Super League Residues had no idea how Deep South Sydney Rabbitohs is rooted in Rugby League history & identity.

[@lesfield7504]

Rupert’s biggest loss. He only finished with a red face.😡🎃Kerry backed a winner.🤢

[@andrewturk6562]

Chooks the peoples club and the oldest club in the comp roosters p0wer

[@Hainzie]

L

[@deefotualii3987]

21 premierships speaks volumes! Let that be a testament to how great a club South Sydney are. #THEREALPEOPLESCLUB 🔴🟢⚫️🐇

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

They changed there name to Sydney from Eastern Suburbs and that means your argument is rubbish

[@Lawsoncole34]

Peoples club ? Roosters get 300 fans to home games and are one of the most hated .