Inside Wayne Bennett’s explosive first meeting with South Sydney’s flops: Footy coach’s secret chat with Latrell Mitchell after launching astonishing spray at Bunnies stars: ‘He didn’t f*** around’
- Wayne Bennett launched a blistering attack on the Souths players
- The Rabbitohs suffered a miserable season in 2024, finishing 16th
- New Bunnies coach Bennett gave some hard truths
Wayne Bennett laid some hard truths before South Sydney’s undersized stars as the legendary coach hit the ground running in his first meeting with the team.
According to News CorpBennett highlighted the players’ attitude, fitness and work ethic in a relentless battle after visiting the club’s Maroubra base on Wednesday, insisting the rest of the league has no fear of a match against them.
Bennett’s tirade is backed by officials at the club, who are adamant that the squad needs strict measures if they want to compete in the finals again next season.
It was a tough campaign for the Bunnies, who finished 16th with just seven wins, while the superstar fullback was in the news for his white powder scandal at the end of the season.
According to the same outlet, Mitchell and Bennett had a private conversation in Sydney, but the details of the conversation have been kept secret.
News Corp quotes a source as saying: ‘Wayne didn’t flirt… That’s just the way Wayne works.’
Another said: ‘Wayne definitely spoke to the players. He was very direct. Has Wayne ever been less direct?’
Bennett has not officially started his new job yet, as he is under contract with the Dolphins through October 31.
Wayne Bennett told some hard truths to the South Sydney players last week
Bennett met the squad for the first time on Wednesday after their miserable 2024 season
The supercoach also held a secret meeting with superstar fullback Latrell Mitchell
He coached the Rabbitohs in 2021, leading the club to the 2021 Grand Final, where they lost to Penrith Panthers.
Agents for the players also told News Corp that their clients were left in no doubt about Bennett’s thoughts on their 2024 campaign.
His outburst was the talk of the town within the players’ group last weekend. Only the selection was present when the meeting took place.
Bennett will make a permanent move to Sydney in the coming weeks, having lived in Brisbane during his time with the Dolphins.