Excitement surrounding John Sutton’s pending milestone is being felt on Twitter, with Rabbitohs Members and supporters taking to the social media platform to show their support for the South Sydney skipper.
Sutton will break Bob McCarthy’s all-time appearance record at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday night against the St George Illawarra Dragons, when the Souths Junior notches up his 212th first grade appearance in the cardinal and myrtle of South Sydney. The milestone is an outstanding achievement given the 106 year history of the Club and the legendary names he has now surpassed including; Bob McCarthy, Craig Coleman, Eric Simms and many more.
The occassions significance has not been lost on Members who have tweeted their messages of support.
The official hashtag #Sutto212 is the best way to get your message across to the Rabbitohs skipper for the Men of League Heritage Round against the Dragons. To follow the Souths Sydney Rabbitohs on Twitter, please click here.
Here’s what you had to say:
@SSFCRABBITOHS You're a Rabbitoh legend Johnny. Congratulations and lets get number 21. Our season starts this Saturday. #Sutto212
— Bill Farmakidis (@aus99a) April 2, 2014
@SSFCRABBITOHS I am just super excited for him & the club. Geed to see him run out on sat for this massive milestone #sutto212 #gorabbitohs
— Lauren Gardiner (@laurennnnnn_xx) April 1, 2014
@SSFCRABBITOHS it's not everyday you get to see history in the making #Sutto212
— Michelle Booth (@Ezza1908) April 2, 2014
Big game this Saturday my boy Sutto breaks the most games capped for the pride of the league @SSFCRABBITOHS. #Sutto212
— Kurt Bahram (@KurtBahram) April 2, 2014
Tomorrow night I can’t wait to be at the SCG as John Sutton runs out for @SSFCRABBITOHS to take over from Macca as our most capped player.
— Jennifer O'Donnell (@jgto) April 3, 2014
You won’t ever buy the memories those who wear the red and green have brought to @SSFCRABBITOHS fans
— Jennifer O'Donnell (@jgto) April 3, 2014
Will you be there to support ‘Sutto' and witness history on Saturday? Tickets are available now!
Tickets
A $25 ticket for an adult and child will be on offer for this weekend’s Dragons v Rabbitohs 'Men of League Heritage Round'
Fans will be able to purchase the special “Generation Pack” ticket for the Sydney Cricket Ground match on Saturday.
The special offer is aimed at celebrating Heritage Round by encouraging parents and grandparents to take a child to the league and share in the game’s rich history.
Members passes for both the Dragon and the Rabbitohs (Premium and Plus) will also be accepted on the day thanks to reciprocal rights, with the same agreement in place for the round 12 clash at ANZ Stadium.
In another win for fans, 2500 tickets to sit in the new SCG Members (Noble) stand are also available.
For all game day information including how to purchase tickets, please click here.
