[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  NRLCentral [@centralNRL](/creator/twitter/centralNRL) on x 4302 followers Created: 2025-07-26 07:27:18 UTC 📝 The story behind Lewis Dodd joining Souths: •In early 2024, Lachlan Ilias was struggling for form and then suffered a bad leg injury in April playing NSW Cup. •With limited quality halfbacks available in the NRL, Souths turned to the Super League, where Dodd was starring for St Helens. •Dodd had a get-out clause in his UK contract to join an NRL team. He told St Helens in April he was activating it—St Helens were furious. •Despite interest from the Dolphins and Panthers, Souths moved quickest. •Dodd had already identified South Sydney as his top choice during a dinner in December, listing them as his preferred destination. •His Australian-based agent Peter Menicou reached out to Souths in mid-April. •Club bosses Blake Solly and Mark Ellison watched his tape, met with Menicou, and later flew to England to meet Dodd and his family. •By the time Ellison flew back to Australia, a 3-year, $X million deal was done. •Dodd signed without even speaking to then-coach Jason Demetriou or incoming coach Wayne Bennett—highlighting uncertainty within the club at the time. (DT) XXXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [told](/topic/told) [playing](/topic/playing) [Post Link](https://x.com/centralNRL/status/1949008609838596546)
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Created: 2025-07-26 07:27:18 UTC
📝 The story behind Lewis Dodd joining Souths: •In early 2024, Lachlan Ilias was struggling for form and then suffered a bad leg injury in April playing NSW Cup. •With limited quality halfbacks available in the NRL, Souths turned to the Super League, where Dodd was starring for St Helens. •Dodd had a get-out clause in his UK contract to join an NRL team. He told St Helens in April he was activating it—St Helens were furious. •Despite interest from the Dolphins and Panthers, Souths moved quickest. •Dodd had already identified South Sydney as his top choice during a dinner in December, listing them as his preferred destination. •His Australian-based agent Peter Menicou reached out to Souths in mid-April. •Club bosses Blake Solly and Mark Ellison watched his tape, met with Menicou, and later flew to England to meet Dodd and his family. •By the time Ellison flew back to Australia, a 3-year, $X million deal was done. •Dodd signed without even speaking to then-coach Jason Demetriou or incoming coach Wayne Bennett—highlighting uncertainty within the club at the time.
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