Rabbitohs sign Latrell Siegwalt and John Radel for the 2026 and 2027 seasons

The South Sydney Rabbitohs are delighted to announce the signing of utility back Latrell Siegwalt and middle forward John Radel for the 2026 and 2027 seasons today.

Siegwalt, 24, has been a standout performer in the QRL’s HostPlus Cup competition over the past two seasons, playing 39 matches for the Redcliffe Dolphins in 2024 including the 2024 Grand Final, as well as the Souths Logan Magpies in 2025. Siegwalt won the QRL’s Rookie of the Year award in 2024.

The self-confessed Rabbitohs supporter is equally comfortable playing fullback, wing, five-eighth or halfback, and is a noted goal kicker; first playing SG Ball with the Bulldogs before coming onto the radar of NRL clubs with his performances at the 2023 Koori Knockout playing for Walgett Aboriginal Connection. He has been part of the Broncos’ system in 2025.

Siegwalt will join the Rabbitohs on an NRL supplementary contract in 2026 before progressing to an NRL top 30 contract in 2027.

Radel, 22, has also been a strong performer in the HostPlus Cup competition over the past three seasons, playing a total of 37 matches, starting with Wynnum-Manly in 2023 before shifting to the Mackay Cutters in 2024 and 2025. He won the HostPlus Cup Player of the Year award for the Cutters in 2024.

Radel is a former Queensland Schoolboys representative that has had pre-season trial match opportunities with the Brisbane Broncos in 2023 and the North Queensland Cowboys in 2024 and 2025.

Radel will join the Rabbitohs in 2026 on a NSWRL contract before progressing to an NRL supplementary contract in 2027.

Rabbitohs Head of Recruitment and Retention, Mark Ellison, says Siegwalt and Radel are both exciting prospects.

“Latrell is a mature young footballer looking for his chance to play at the NRL level and with hard work and dedication he can earn that opportunity here at South Sydney,” Mr Ellison said.

“He’s passionate about his football and has grown up as a South Sydney supporter, and he’s told us it would be a dream to pull on the red and green jersey.

“John is a tough country boy that has shown a lot of promise at the Queensland Cup level, and he’s ready to take the next step forward in his career.

“John has caught Wayne’s (Bennett) eye and he will have the chance to train full-time this pre-season, before becoming a full-time member of our NRL squad in 2027.

“We’re looking forward to working with both Latrell and John over the next two seasons, helping them reach the levels we know they are capable of.

“We look forward to them joining us for pre-season training later this year.”

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