2011 South Sydney Rabbitohs season

The 2011 South Sydney Rabbitohs season was the 102nd in South Sydney Rabbitohs's history.

2011 South Sydney Rabbitohs season
NRL RankFirst Grade
2011 recordWins: 11; Draws: 0; Losses: 12
Points scoredFor: 531; Against: 562
Team information
CEOShane Richardson
CoachJohn Lang
Captain
StadiumANZ Stadium
Avg. Attend.17,990
Top scorers
TriesNathan Merritt (23)
GoalsChris Sandow (82)
PointsChris Sandow (195)
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They competed in the NRL's 2011 Telstra Premiership coached by John Lang and captained by Roy Asotasi. The Rabbitohs placed 10th on the competition ladder, after losing a sudden death match against the Knights in Round 26.

The season was the last in the career of coach John Lang, concluding a coaching career spanning 20 years.

Individually, Nathan Merritt received the Dally M Try Scorer of the Year award, finishing equal with the Bulldog's Ben Barba on 23 tries. Chris Sandow received the Dally M Point Scorer of the Year award, after scoring 195 points over the year.

Pre season

In the pre-season the Rabbitohs defeated Newtown in the annual Return to Redfern, before losing to St. George Illawarra in the Charity Shield. Their final trial match against the Titans resulted in a loss.

DateRoundOpponentVenueScoreAttendanceReport
5 FebruaryReturn to Redfern Newtown JetsATP Performance Centre, Redfern10–45,000
13 FebruaryCharity Shield St. George Illawarra DragonsANZ Stadium, Sydney10–3219,267
19 FebruaryCoffs Harbour Trial Gold Coast TitansBCU International Stad., Coffs Harbour4– 426,125
Legend:   Win   13+ Win   Loss   13+ Loss   Draw

Regular season


DateRoundOpponentVenueScoreAttendanceReport
Fri 11 March1 Sydney RoostersSydney Football Stadium, Sydney29–4028,703
Sun 20 March2 Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsANZ Stadium, Sydney19–2818,271
Fri 25 March3 Parramatta EelsANZ Stadium, Sydney32–1822,153
Fri 1 April4 Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesBluetongue Stadium, Central Coast32–3018,108
Fri 8 April5 Wests TigersSydney Football Stadium, Sydney6–3022,677
Mon 18 April6 St. George Illawarra DragonsANZ Stadium, Sydney0–1622,771
Sat 23 April7 Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsANZ Stadium, Sydney24–3622,352
Fri 29 April8 Cronulla SharksANZ Stadium, Sydney31–129,363
9BYE
Sat 14 May10 Wests TigersANZ Stadium, Sydney29–1818,245
Sun 22 May11 New Zealand WarriorsMount Smart Stadium, Auckland6–1216,872
Mon 30 May12 Penrith PanthersCentrebet Stadium, Penrith10–225,703
Sun 5 June13 Melbourne StormANZ Stadium, Sydney6–1611,528
14BYE
Fri 17 June15 Gold Coast TitansANZ Stadium, Sydney31–88,021
Fri 24 June16 Brisbane Broncosnib Stadium, Perth16–1215,371
Sun 3 July17 Cronulla-Sutherland SharksToyota Stadium, Cronulla4–2618,829
Sun 10 July18 Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesBrookvale Oval, Manly22–3619,856
Sat 16 July19 Sydney RoostersANZ Stadium, Sydney21–2014,671
Sun 24 July20 New Zealand WarriorsANZ Stadium, Sydney16–4811,208
Sun 31 July21 St. George Illawarra DragonsWIN Stadium, Wollongong34–2418,980
Mon 8 August22 Parramatta EelsANZ Stadium, Sydney56–613,908
Sun 14 August23 Canberra RaidersCanberra Stadium, Canberra47–1812,150
Fri 19 August24 North Queensland CowboysANZ Stadium, Sydney26–2411,208
Sun 28 August25 Brisbane BroncosSuncorp Stadium, Brisbane10–2240,094
Fri 2 September26 Newcastle KnightsAusgrid Stadium, Newcastle24–4230,729
Legend:   Win   13+ Win   Loss   13+ Loss   Draw   Bye

Ladder
Pos. Team Pld W D L B PF PA PD Pts
1 Melbourne Storm 2419-5252130821342
2 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (P) 2418-6253933120840
3 Brisbane Broncos 2418-6251137213940
4 Wests Tigers 2415-925194308934
5 St. George Illawarra Dragons 241419248334114233
6 New Zealand Warriors 2414-10250439311132
7 North Queensland Cowboys 2414-1025324805232
8 Newcastle Knights 2412-1224784433528
9 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 2412-122449489-4028
10 South Sydney Rabbitohs 2411-132531562-3126
11 Sydney Roosters 2410-142417500-8324
12 Penrith Panthers 249-152430517-8722
13 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 247-172428557-12918
14 Parramatta Eels 2461172385538-15317
15 Canberra Raiders 246-182423623-20016
16 Gold Coast Titans 246-182363629-26616

Statistics
PlayerTriesGoalsField GoalsTotal Points
John Sutton30012
Nathan Merritt230092
Greg Inglis80032
Eddy Pettybourne30012
Chris Sandow6787187
Rhys Wesser60024
Fetuli Talanoa40016
Michael Crocker1004
Dylan Farrell120048
Issac Luke32016
David Taylor30012
Chris McQueen80032
James Roberts50020
Jason Clark1004
Nathan Peats1004
Ben Ross1004
Shaune Corrigan1004

Kit and Sponsors

Star City Casino

The Star City Casino is the Rabbitohs major home sponsor for the 2011 Telstra Premiership.

DeLonghi

DeLonghi are again the major away sponsor for the Rabbitohs in the 2011 Telstra Premiership.

V8 Supercars Australia

V8 Supercars are the Rabbitohs major sleeve sponsor for the 2011 Telstra Premiership.

Kenwood

Kenwood are the Rabbitohs major training sponsor for the 2011 Telstra Premiership.

playing kit

Sponsors
Period Kit manufacturer Naming rights Shorts sponsor Youth team sponsor
2011 ISC The Star and De'Longhi Alcatel One Touch Souths Cares

Squad

The following list comprises players who are in the Rabbitohs full-time first-grade squad for the 2011 season in the NRL Telstra Premiership.

South Sydney Rabbitohs
First team squad Coaching staff

Head coach

Assistant coaches

Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)
  • (gk) Goal kicker
  • Injured

Updated: 21 July 2011
Source(s): Rabbitohs Squad, Rugby League Project

Transfers

Gains

PlayerGained From
Greg Inglis Melbourne Storm
George Burgess Bradford Bulls – Super League
Luke Burgess Leeds Rhinos – Super League (Mid-Season)

Losses

PlayerLost To
Colin Best Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Luke Capewell Gold Coast Titans
Jaiman Lowe Melbourne Storm
Beau Champion Melbourne Storm
Jamie Simpson Huddersfield Giants – Super League

Player statistics
PlayerAppearancesTriesGoalsField GoalsTotal Points
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Representative honours
PlayerAll StarsAnzac TestPacific TestCity / CountryState of Origin 1State of Origin 2State of Origin 3Four Nations

References
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