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Rogers, Ben |
  Ben ROGERS [Player Stats] + Submit additional information or a correction to this player 
Rabbitohs release Ben Rogers to join Dragons Thu June 12, 2008 Source: www.rabbitohs.com.au The South Sydney Rabbitohs have released Ben Rogers from the remainder of his playing contract effective immediately. Rogers approached the Rabbitohs for a release to join the St George Illawarra Dragons, a request which was granted today. The South Sydney Football Club wishes Rogers the best of luck for the remainder of his career. News Source: www.rabbitohs.com.au Rabbitohs take internal disciplinary action against five players Mon April 28, 2008 Source: www.rabbitohs.com.au The South Sydney Rabbitohs will drop four players from its NRL side, as well as make a change to its captaincy, for this Sunday's game against the North Queensland Cowboys at ANZ Stadium at 3pm. The Rabbitohs will make Ben Rogers, Jaiman Lowe, Eddie Paea and Fetuli Talanoa unavailable for selection this week, and David Kidwell will relinquish his co-captaincy, after breaches to the players' standards following the game against the Brisbane Broncos last Friday night. The players, in consultation with the captains, set a standard of a zero breath-alcohol limit at the team's regeneration session on Saturday morning and these five players failed to meet that standard. Rabbitohs Director of Football Operations Shane Richardson said: "The players set themselves a standard which the club agreed with following last Friday night's game, and these players didn't meet these standards. "We want to point out that the players didn't cause any trouble, however as a Club we take these standards very seriously and action has been taken to reflect our stance. "The coaching staff feel very strongly about this as it goes to the heart of what we're trying to do here as a Club." South Sydney Football Club Executive Chairman Peter Holmes a Court said: "We are seeking to be disciplined and professional in everything we do. This action by the Coach and the Football Department shows that we are serious about maintaining the standards set by the Club and the players each and every week." Head Coach Jason Taylor has promoted Dean Widders back into the NRL line up at five-eighth with Issac Luke shifting to halfback. Rookie John Tamanika will make his NRL debut on the wing, with Beau Falloon and Eddy Pettybourne getting a call-up into the NRL side on the interchange bench. The Rabbitohs NRL side is: 1. Nathan Merritt 2. John Tamanika 3. Nigel Vagana 4. Beau Champion 5. Germaine Paulson 6. Dean Widders 7. Issac Luke 8. Manase Manuokafoa 9. George Ndaira 10. Roy Asotasi (c) 11. David Kidwell 12. David Fa'alogo 13. John Sutton Interchange: 14. Beau Falloon 15. Shannan McPherson 16. Luke Stuart 17. Eddy Pettybourne Coach - Jason Taylor The South Sydney Rabbitohs have one of the richest histories in Rugby League. Established in 1908, the South Sydney Club has won 20 first grade premierships and provided 62 internationals for the Australian side, and have famously worn their cardinal red and myrtle green colours since inception. The rebirth of the Rabbitohs began on 7 June, 2006 through a new partnership between Russell Crowe, Peter Holmes a Court and the then 8000 Members of the Club. The Rabbitohs made the semi-finals for the first time in 18 years in 2007, and have strengthened their season ticketed Membership to over 6,500 with over 12,000 total members in 2008. News sent by: www.rabbitohs.com.au
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