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Crowe became a co-owner of the South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2006, alongside <br>
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businessman Peter Holmes à Court, with the aim of revitalising the NRL club that was struggling at the <br>
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Under his leadership, the Rabbitohs achieved financial stability and secured a premiership victory <br>
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in 2014, ending a 43-year drought. <br>
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Crowe was instrumental in recruiting star players like Sam Burgess <br>
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and Greg Inglis to the team, which significantly improved their performance. <br>
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He has often been seen passionately supporting the Rabbitohs at <br>
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games, with media capturing moments of his animated reactions during key matches. <br>
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However the Gladiator star has vowed to show more of a poker face at <br>
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future games for one big reason. <br>
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Hollywood actor Russell Crowe is a part owner of the <br>
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South Sydney Rabbitohs and is a constant figure in the stands of home games<br>
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Crowe bought into the club in 2006 and has been a passionate <br>
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supporter of the club since he was a child<br>
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Crowe, who was instrumental in bringing premiership players like Greg Inglis and Sam Burgess (pictured) to <br>
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the club, has vowed to temper his emotions from now on<br>
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'Nah [losing doesn't impact my mood]...it is what it is, I can't affect that outcome so <br>
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you sort of just have to accept what's going on,' he told <br>
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'A long time ago when I'd be going to Rabbitohs games when my kids were little <br>
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and stuff, and I realised that by showing my passion in the grandstands was potentially giving the media outlets a way of mentally affecting the team. <br>
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'There was all these photos of me strangling the imaginary <br>
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referee.<br>
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'So, I thought, 'I'm gonna stop doing that'. I'd go to a game and see what happens then I'd <br>
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go backstage and you can swear. <br>
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'But when I'm watching the game, I try and keep my cool...because you know I think about it from <br>
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the players' perspective.<br>
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They don't want to see the boss looking like he's pissed off in the Monday newspaper.<br>
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So you've got to be cool about it.' <br>
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Souths fans - including Crowe - endured a torrid <br>
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2024 season, finishing 16th with a 7-17 record. <br>
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Injuries and suspensions played their part but defensive frailties were the <br>
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biggest issue, with the Rabbitohs conceding an average of 28.4 points per game - their worst since 2006.<br>
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The Rabbitohs have gone back to the future by sacking coach Jason Demetriou and re-instating former mentor Wayne Bennett<br>
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Souths fans will be hoping to see a fit and firing Latrell Mitchell back on the park next season<br>
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Injuries compounded their struggles, with key players like Campbell Graham missing the entire season and <br>
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Latrell Mitchell limited to 11 appearances.<br>
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The season's disappointments led to the dismissal <br>
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of coach Jason Demetriou, with Wayne Bennett set to return as head coach in 2025.<br>
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Looking ahead to 2025, the Rabbitohs have bolstered their roster <br>
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by signing English halfback Lewis Dodd, Euan Aitken and Josh <br>
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Schuster.<br>
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The 2025 season kicks off with a match against Bennett's former club <br>
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the Dolphins.<br>
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Sam BurgessKate RitchieSouth Sydney Rabbitohs<br>
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Aussie actor Russell Crowe