Smith clips Bellamy 'rubbish' amid Souths rumour

In early March 2023, Australian rugby league football news outlets reported that Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy was being linked with a potential move to South Sydney Rabbitohs for the upcoming National Rugby League (NRL) season. This speculation came after the Rabbitohs announced that they were parting ways with their current head coach, Jason Demetriou.

Amidst this rumor mill, Melbourne Storm great and retired player, Cameron Smith, couldn't resist taking a playful jab at his former coach during an interview with Triple M radio station in Melbourne. Smith, who played under Bellamy for 17 seasons and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NRL history, was asked about the possibility of Bellamy joining South Sydney.

Smith responded with a lighthearted comment, saying, "I think Craig would be an excellent appointment for the Rabbitohs. I think they need someone to clean up their act a little bit and I think Craig would be perfect for that." This quip was in reference to the Rabbitohs' reputation for being one of the more unruly teams in the NRL.

It is important to note that these reports of Bellamy joining South Sydney were just speculation at the time of Smith's comment and no official announcement had been made by either club. However, Smith's words added fuel to the fire of excitement surrounding the potential coaching change in the NRL.

As of now, neither Melbourne Storm nor South Sydney have confirmed any agreement regarding Bellamy's employment for the upcoming season. The NRL coaching landscape remains uncertain, with several teams still searching for new coaches following the end of the 2022 season. The situation will continue to be closely watched by rugby league fans and media as the new season approaches.