南悉尼兔子队在主教练Wayne Bennett的指导下，以22-6战胜坎特伯雷队[1]。后卫Bud Sullivan在这场比赛中表现出色，他曾因伤病和生活困境一度失去对比赛的热爱，但在Bennett的支持下重新找到了对橄榄球的热情。
现年24岁的Sullivan曾因右脚踝葡萄球菌感染在医院住院四周[1]，这段艰难的经历影响了他对橄榄球的热爱。Sullivan目前担任球队的后卫和首选守门员[1]。Bennett对Sullivan的表现予以认可，表示"机会来临时，他抓住了它。他是一位高质量的足球运动员"[1]。Sullivan则透露了与主教练之间的信任关系，他说道："Wayne有一点很重要，他不喜欢谎言，我向他倾诉了一些个人的事情"[1]。
Sullivan的合同已延长至2027年底[1]，这反映了球队对他未来发展的信心。
Bud Sullivan has rediscovered his love for rugby league with the backing of South Sydney Rabbitohs head coach Wayne Bennett, guiding the club to a 22-6 victory over Canterbury [1]. The 24-year-old fullback and primary goalkeeper had struggled to maintain his enthusiasm for the game following a serious health setback and personal difficulties [1].
Sullivan spent four weeks hospitalized after contracting a staphylococcus infection in his right ankle, an ordeal that tested his commitment to the sport [1]. Despite these challenges, he has now become a key player for South Sydney, earning a contract extension through the end of 2027 [1]. Bennett credited Sullivan's resilience, noting that "the moment came, the opportunity came, and he's grabbed it. He's a quality football player" [1]. Sullivan attributed part of his turnaround to his coach's straightforward approach, stating: "One thing about Wayne, he doesn't like lies and I told him some personal stuff" [1].