南悉尼兔子队老将杰克·威顿呼吁俱乐部优先续签24岁新星塔利斯·邓肯，称其为"俱乐部的未来"[1]。威顿认为邓肯应成为球队的下任队长，尤其在拉特雷尔·米切尔等多名关键球员的合同将于2027赛季末到期的背景下[1]。转会窗口将于11月1日关闭，留给俱乐部的谈判时间有限[1]。
邓肯表示热爱球队，目前专注于帮助球队重返季后赛[1]。他说"我爱这个俱乐部，如果一切如常由我决定，我会永远留在这里"[1]。与此同时，米切尔因复杂神经损伤面临恢复不确定性，本赛季可能报销[1]。
South Sydney veteran Jack Wighton has called for the club to make securing young star Tallis Duncan a top priority before the November 1 transfer window deadline [1]. The 24-year-old has emerged as a standout performer this season, and Wighton believes Duncan represents the future of the club and should be groomed as the next captain [1].
Wighton's push for Duncan's retention comes as several senior players, including Latrell Mitchell, face contract expirations at the end of the 2027 season [1]. Mitchell's ongoing recovery from a complex neurological injury remains uncertain, with a potential end to his season a possibility [1].
When asked about his commitment to the club, Duncan expressed his deep attachment to South Sydney, stating "I love this club and if everything was the same and it was up to me, I'd be here forever" [1]. However, he emphasised his current focus is helping the team return to the finals series [1].
The Rabbitohs will face Parramatta in an Indigenous Round clash this Saturday [1].