South Sydney Rabbitohs push closer to securing Melbourne Storm utility star

The South Sydney Rabbitohs have intensified their recruitment push this week by announcing the signing of English international representative centre Bayleigh Bentley-Hape.

It is now being reported last week’s failure to land Titans halfback Jayden Campbell.

Campbell chose to re-sign and remain on the Gold Coast despite the Rabbitohs presenting a contract offer worth upwards of $1.5  that the Rabbitohs have set their sights on Melbourne Storm utility Tyran Wishart, with conversations with the Storm utility already underway according to reports in the Daily Telegraph.

Wishart has emerged as one of Perth’s priority targets, with the expansion club likely eager to add a versatile and established NRL playmaker to anchor their spine for the long term.

The South Sydney Rabbitohs are understood to be preparing a significant offer, believing Wishart could become the club’s most important signing since entering the market.

Wishart’s ability to cover multiple key positions, including hooker, halfback and fullback, is an attractive option for the South Sydney Rabbitohs as they look to build a competitive roster.

His rise at the Storm has not gone unnoticed, with the 25-year-old becoming a reliable and high-impact contributor in Craig Bellamy’s system whenever called upon.

For the South Sydney Rabbitohs Wishart could become a potential cornerstone of their maiden campaign, with his experience in a premiership-winning environment invaluable to a club start.

Coach Wayne Bennet has previously stated they are building a roster with “Rabbitohs DNA” and culture paramount, Wishart seems to fit the bill well.

A deal for Wishart would also bring immediate credibility to the Rabbitohs spine and could serve as the defining signing of the club’s short history.

Storm management are expected to fight hard to keep him, but the Rabbitohs are prepared to stretch their offer and provide a long-term starting role — something Wishart has not always been guaranteed in Melbourne.

WithRabbitohs finally building momentum and eager to establish a competitive squad from day one, Wishart shapes as the next major domino that could change the direction of their inaugural roster.

If the Rabbitohs can secure him, it would not only fill one of their most important positions but could signal a turning point in a recruitment campaign that has struggled to land its top targets.