South Sydney is embracing the decision to hold their opening finals match at Allianz Stadium, viewing the venue as a second home ground. The National Rugby League’s scheduling choice sidesteps Accor Stadium, but the Rabbitohs appear unfazed, highlighting their strong recent performances at Allianz Stadium.

At the club’s annual Red and Green Ball awards ceremony last week, South Sydney’s chief executive Blake Solly took the opportunity to underscore the team’s success at the ground while subtly taking aim at their longstanding rivals, the Sydney Roosters. Solly referenced three standout moments at Allianz Stadium since its reopening four years ago, noting that two of these involved Rabbitohs players.

One highlighted moment was Alex Johnston’s record-breaking try earlier this season against the Roosters, and the other was Jai Arrow’s 100th game milestone, also achieved in a match versus the Roosters. The third significant event pointed to by Solly was the elimination final between South Sydney and Sydney, a game marked by an unprecedented seven sin-binnings and a Rabbitohs victory. South Sydney has won all three of these notable encounters at Allianz Stadium.

The remarks from Solly emphasize the club’s confidence heading into the finals series, as well as the ongoing competitive rivalry between South Sydney and the Sydney Roosters, particularly in matches at this venue.