Three New Life Members Inducted at Member Co. AGM

Three new Life Members were inducted at today’s Annual General Meeting of the South Sydney Members Rugby League Football Club Limited (Member Co.) held at the USANA Rabbitohs Centre in Maroubra.

Rabbitohs premiership-winning front row forward David Tyrrell, and former Football Club Directors Dr Jim Lahood and Peter Lahood have all been inducted as Life Members in recognition of their significant contributions to the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

David Tyrrell

David Tyrrell played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs between 2008 and 2017, playing 155 first grade games (six tries for 24 points) and 23 under 20s matches (three tries for 12 points) for a total of 178 games in the cardinal and myrtle.

Tyrrell, Rabbitohs first grade player number 1069, made his first-grade debut for South Sydney in round 18 of the 2009 season against the Penrith Panthers.

He started at prop forward for the Rabbitohs in the 2014 Grand Final, helping lead the Club to its 21st premiership title.

Tyrrell was a one-club player who was adored by Rabbitohs Members, known for his willingness to put his body on the line for his team, his consistently strong performances in attack and defence, and for his love of Superman.

Dr Jim Lahood

Dr James Raymond Anthony Lahood served on the Board of South Sydney Football Club from March 2002 until March 2006.

Dr Lahood, a medical practitioner for over four decades, played an integral role in the Fightback and in re-establishing the Football Club following its exclusion from the NRL competition.

During his term as a director, Dr Lahood was a member of the Board’s Football Committee and he remains a strong supporter of the South Sydney Rabbitohs to this day.

Peter Lahood

Mr Peter Arthur Lahood served as Director on the South Sydney Football Club Board from October 2002 until March 2006.

Mr Lahood, a respected businessmen in Sydney, also played a key role in the Rabbitohs’ return to the NRL following its exclusion in 1999.

During his term as a director, Mr Lahood was a member of the Board’s Finance Committee and also continues his passionate support of the Rabbitohs.

Member Co. and Football Club Chairman, Nicholas Pappas AM, said:

“There are Members who give distinguished service on the field and those who do so off the field. Today, we honour Members in both categories.

“Dave Tyrrell was always a fan favourite during his long career at the Rabbitohs. A one-club man, he put his body on the line on countless occasions, most notably in the closing minutes of our triumphant victory in the 2014 Grand Final. Dave joins a prestigious list of players who have given their all for our Club.

“Jimmy and Peter Lahood represent all that is good in the South Sydney Member. Loyal, determined and proud, I witnessed firsthand how their devotion to our Club helped it survive in its darkest moments and for that they both deserve our deep appreciation.”

Congratulations to David Tyrrell, Dr Jim Lahood and Peter Lahood on receiving the Club’s highest individual honour our Club can bestow – Life Membership of the South Sydney Members Rugby League Football Club Limited.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Member Co. has been returned unopposed at today’s Annual General Meeting.

Chairman Nicholas Pappas, and Directors Nikolas Hatzistergos, Michael Andrews, Greg Johnson and Sam Skontos will continue to represent the Club’s Members for the next two years.

Congratulations to the Directors on their re-appointments.