A typical Rabbitohs celebration. Source: Matt King / DailyTelegraph
DEPENDING on who you speak too at Souths, it all started with the threat of a fine.
A whopping $10.
All year, we've watched and wondered why, after every South Sydney try, players — one through to 13 — stream from all corners of the field to celebrate.
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They pile on top of each other like they've won lotto.
On 102 occasions this season, the Bunnies have celebrated tries like it's the 1971 grand final.
High-fives, back slaps and bear hugs. It's like they've already booked a spot in this year's big dance, and it's all because every player is wary of being pinged 10 bucks, if they fail to display a bit of man love.
It's difficult to recall any previous Souths side — or any other club, for that matter — display such public affection as Michael Maguire's squad have done this season.
The secret to Maguire's success, on this occasion, isn't overly scientific, or a trick-shot you'll find in a coaching manual.
While South Sydney chief executive Shane Richardson says he's unaware of the $10 infringement notice for failing to celebrate a try, the penalty has created unrivalled team harmony, camaraderie and mateship at the club. The money collected from the fines is used to pay for team dinners and family functions.
According to Souths hooker Issac Luke, big prop Jeff Lima and Ben Te'o lead the infringement list.
"Ben Te'o, he power walks. He's stuck on a treadmill when he runs," Luke laughed.
"I've only been done once when Manly's Jorge Taufua put a shot on me and I was winded and couldn't get up to join the boys.
"Jeff Lima, he always whinges after that he couldn't get there for one reason or another.
"But it's all good fun. It's just the brotherhood that we've created and able to enjoy the try.
"I put it all down to Madge (Maguire), who has been unbelievable in making this a family club."
South Sydney legend Mario Fenech said $10 fine or not, the entire Rabbitohs squad were united by success and their march towards the grand final.
"I wasn't aware of a certain agreement, but I know from a team's perspective it builds a great bond. It brings a team together to celebrate getting over the white stripe," Fenech said.
"When I look at teams I tend to judge them on what happens after they score a try.
"You can tell who's getting on well or not.
"These are signs of a team that is really tight and believes in the same thing. He's done a great job, Michael Maguire."
But within the Redfern bunker, the hope is that the greatest celebration of all is still to come. October 6 to be exact.
"So long as we're scoring tries, the coach will be happy,'' Luke said.
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