South Sydney Rabbitohs are planning to fly to Brisbane a day early for their season opener against the Dolphins due to fears over Cyclone Alfred. Coach Wayne Bennett wants to avoid potential flight disruptions and ensure his team is not stranded in Sydney. The NRL confirmed discussions with Souths about bringing forward flights, but Friday's game remains on schedule. Meanwhile, the AFL is monitoring Cyclone Alfred's impact on Thursday's Brisbane-Geelong season opener at the Gabba.
South Sydney , including returning players Cody Walker, Jai Arrow and Campbell Graham, are set to fly to Brisbane early for fear of Cyclone Alfred leaving them stranded in Sydney and missing their season opener against the Dolphins.
The NRL confirmed they had been in contact with Souths about bringing forward their flights, but there had been no plans to reschedule Friday’s game. Suncorp Stadium has flooded in the past. Wayne Bennett is leaving nothing to chance for South Sydney’s season-opener as Cyclone Alfred threatens QueenslandArrow, who will return from shoulder surgery, welcomed the chance to head north a day early, saying he would not board a plane if there was a remote chance of cyclonic conditions.
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