South Sydney Rabbitohs confirm five player departures following recent finals loss

The South Sydney Rabbitohs confirmed that five players will leave the club following their finals loss to the Newcastle Knights. Keaon Koloamatangi leads the departures, heading to the St George Illawarra Dragons on a five-year deal. Salesi Ataata and Moala Graham-Taufa are both linked to moves to the Super League side Hull KR. Additionally, Liam Le Blanc is set to join the Penrith Panthers, while Max McCarthy will depart after spending the 2025 season recovering from an injury. Cody Walker, Jamie Humphreys, and Adam Elliott remain off-contract for the 2027 season, though internal discussions regarding their futures continue. The roster changes follow a season that concluded with the team's defeat to Newcastle.

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