3. Recruitment Impact

The Bunnies have managed the near impossible in making a Prelim final yet managing to keep the majority of their squad together. You could lodge a serious argument that they're even stronger.

Corey Allan is a big out but was released to play fullback. His position on the wing will be taken by Josh Mansour. The former Origin regular will add a huge amount of experience in a position that is already a strength.

James Roberts was an unfortunate exit but truthfully had fallen behind Gagai and Graham in the centre pecking order. His speed will be missed but Graham is looking like a genuine star.

NRL Rd 7 - Panthers v Rabbitohs
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Campbell Graham of the Rabbitohs is tackled during the round seven NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on June 25, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Jai Arrow is the big in. He can play big minutes and provide a huge workload for an already stacked Bunnies pack. Bayley Sironen was a surprising release but Arrow's inclusion more than makes up for it.

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