Contributions: Shawn Dollin, Greg Fiveash, Andrew Ferguson, Tim Costello, AJ Lucantonio. Rabbitohs halfback Lachlan Ilias has revealed Broncos captain Adam Reynolds has been a rock of support this season. The South Sydney Rabbitohs announced on Thursday the contract extension of six young stars, including Greek Australians Lachlan Ilias and Peter Mamouzelos. Cameron Murray. South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has defended his “unfair” decision to bench Rabbitohs halfback Lachlan Ilias with 51 minutes remaining in Thursday evening’s loss to the St. Tevita Tatola 9. Lachlan Ilias 8. Hame Sele 11. Damien Cook 10. Jordan Dezaria 1. Jacob Host 13. Ilias and halves partner Cody Walker came under fire after a second-half fadeout in last year's grand qualifier but the 22-year-old produced arguably the finest performance of his career in the 27. The South Sydney Rabbitohs have copped a wave of backlash after brutally hooking rookie halfback Lachlan Ilias, during Thursday night's chastening 20-point loss to the St George Illawarra Dragons. 20. Cody Walker 7. Taane Milne 6. Lachlan Ilias (born 9 May 2000) is a Greece international rugby league footballer who plays as a halfback for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League (NRL). The 20-year-old, who still played a handful of games in the Jersey Flegg Cup last year, also had five NSW Cup. Touted as Israel Folau 2. Cameron Murray 14. Michael Chee Kam 15. From a Balmain junior to a Rabbitoh through and through. Ilias, who faces Politis' Chooks in a sudden-death final Sunday afternoon, is set to be selected for Greece at this year's Rugby League World. Lachlan Ilias (back) - trials. Craig Coleman and Craig Field were two former Souths playmakers who were quick to the criticise 23-year-old. 😔 The bad: Luke Brooks and Wests Tigers heading for ugly divorce. Just like previous tournaments, it was contested by all 16 National Rugby League teams, but for the first time, the four NRL Women's Premiership teams played as well, as opposed. Taffe is generally in position unlike Mitchell, that would put Graham on the wing and Johnston or Munroe or whoever on the other wing. Thrown in at the deep end last season as the replacement for Souths' favourite son Adam Reynolds , Ilias had an up. South Sydney news: Lachlan Ilias backed to lead the Rabbitohs into the finals. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias (born 9 May 2000) is a Greece international rugby league footballer who plays as a halfback for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League (NRL). Michael Chee Kam 15. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 9. Shaquai Mitchell 17. Cameron Murray 14. See below for every club's top 30 roster and development squad for 2022. Jun 17th, 2022. Thomas Burgess 18. Lachlan Ilias in action for South Sydney Rabbitohs South Sydney Rabbitohs stars Lachlan Ilias and Peter Mamouzelos will proudly pull on the blue and white jerseys of Greece at the World Cup. 7 Adam Reynolds. Damien Cook 10. (Getty Images: Ashley Feder) Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article Lachlan Ilias will make his NRL debut for the finals-bound Rabbitohs this weekend, the first Trinitarian in recent history to play at rugby league’s top level. Image: AAP/Getty. Lachlan Ilias was hooked during Souths' terrible loss to the Dragons, but he has kept his position at halfback. Hame Sele 11. Suluka. South Sydney insist that Lachlan Ilias remains their future and they are ready to demonstrate that commitment by stepping up talks over a long-term contract extension that will keep him at the. Source: Getty Images “I don’t think there is any 20-year-old halfback that is the same version of themselves 10 years later. He looked sharp at times - but beware the dreaded second year syndrome. Lachlan Ilias in everything early in the game. Liam Knight 17. Jacob Host 13. Bench: 14. Davvy Moale 17. Match Centre. Sat 04 Sep, 2021Cody Walker did the early damage before halves partner Lachlan Ilias provided the heroics as the Rabbitohs honoured the late John Sattler with an emotional 13-12 win over the Sea Eagles in a super. “I tried to be too. Lachlan Ilias may hail from the heart of Wests Tigers territory but the rising young halfback has slipped through their fingers and fallen into the lap of one of their arch rivals. The flurry of tries led coach Jason Demetriou to pull young gun half Lachlan Ilias from the field. “It. Ladder. Tue 07 Mar, 2023. or make 4 interest-free payments of. His teammate Lachlan Ilias recently jumped on the ladder as a 21-year-old first-home buyer, paying $1. South Sydney duo Campbell Graham and Lachlan Ilias celebrate a try. Picture: Fox Sports. Just like previous tournaments, it was contested by all 16 National Rugby League teams, but for the first time, the four NRL Women's Premiership teams played as well, as opposed. His opposite number Lachlan Ilias also impressed early, saving a try and scoring a try within minutes. 7 and criticism of his performances ramped up in 2023 as the Rabbitohs missed out on finals football. Credit: NRL Photos. Ilias’ response was telling and proof enough for Demetriou that he had made the. Cody Walker has implored Lachlan Ilias to write his own story as South Sydney's new halfback and expressed his excitement as a new era dawns on the club. South Sydney Rabbitohs half Lachlan Ilias has picked Josiah Karapani as the club's breakout player for 2023. The South Sydney Rabbitohs are delighted to announce the contract extension of halfback Lachlan Ilias until at least the end of the 2025 season today. Jai Arrow 16. Lachlan Ilias starred for Souths, but the Dragons and Tigers fell flat again in the NRL. Lachlan Ilias was born on 9 May 2000 in the lovely nation of Australia. 7 jumper at the Rabbitohs are young guns Blake Taaffe and Lachlan Ilias . Cook or Peter M - Taafe was the classic running half. Damien Cook 10. “I don’t know if shitty was the right word,” Ilias. The pair extended their tenures with the Rabbitohs until at least the end of the 2023 and 2024 seasons respectively. HALFBACK: LACHLAN ILIAS (SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS) Many have highlighted Ilias as a potential weak link in the South Sydney side but he produced a performance against the Sharks that suggested he could be coming of age. Halfback for Eels is number 7. Cody Walker 7. South Sydney Rabbitohs. 😔 The bad: Luke Brooks and Wests Tigers heading for ugly divorce. Lachlan Ilias has spoken for the first time about Jason Demetriou’s decision to hook him after 28 minutes against the Dragons NRL Photos. Michael Chee Kam 12. Tevita Tatola 9. And last but not least, Latrell Mitchell is named despite. Lachlan Ilias try 64th minute. Souths released Adam Reynolds to the Broncos after. . 7. Lachlan Ilias has endured a tough second season in the NRL as South Sydney’s starting halfback but the club remains steadfast in the belief that he will be able to guide them to premiership glory. The Sydney Roosters have received a double boost, confirming both vice-captain Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and winger Daniel Tupou have extended at the club until the end of 2024. Jed Cartwright 16. 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Lachlan Ilias is a rising rugby star who currently plays for the Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League. F ull T ime. I couldn’t decide on which Souths cheapie to lock in so for now have gone with both of them. Lachlan Ilias 8. If JD had the balls he'd put Mitchell in the centres with Wighton, leave Walker and Ilias as the halves and Taffe at fullback if he was staying (bit of depth lost if he goes). The Rabbitohs go nuts, Russell Crowe nods his head. Jai Arrow 15. Lachlan Ilias 8. Lachlan Ilias resumed pre-season. South Sydney have announced contract extensions for six of the brightest young stars in the Rabbitohs ranks with Lachlan Ilias, Blake Taaffe, Peter Mamouzelos, Davvy Moale, Terrell Kalo Kalo and. Jacob Host 21. The put down gaffe was the second try Mulitalo had bombed this season after Rabbitohs halfback Lachlan Ilias knocked the ball from his grasp in Cronulla's opening game. Cameron Murray. After Reynolds departed Redfern the club invested in young halfback Lachlan Ilias, who has been solid in his 48 NRL games but remains a work in progress. Round 14 - Friday 2nd June. Lachlan Ilias 8. With the score at nil all early in the game, Ilias’ work to deny Mulitalo a try was brilliant. If you can have a statement win in Round 1, this might have been it. Damien Cook 10. But the ghost of the now Broncos maestro could turn out to be a saviour for Lachlan Ilias. Lachlan was born on May 9, 2000. Damien Cook 10. 24. Jacob Host 13. Taane Milne 6. Blake Taafe looked good filling in at fullback in 2021. DEVELOPMENT PLAYERS: Lachlan Ilias, Peter Mamouzelos, Blake Taaffe. Even the 13-12 final score, after South Sydney halfback Lachlan Ilias kicked an 82nd minute field goal, was seen as a tribute to Sattler, who wore the No. "I think he's going to have a big future at the club. Tevita Tatola 9. Wests Tigers. Winger for Raiders is number 5. Many have highlighted Ilias as a potential weak link in the South Sydney side but he produced a performance against the Sharks that suggested he could be coming of age. Lachlan Ilias gets the radar going. Michael Chee Kam 16. NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: Lachlan Ilias of the Rabbitohs is attended to during the round 17 NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at McDonald Jones Stadium. Adam Reynolds was “extremely surprised” his former club South Sydney failed to reach the NRL finals, and believes Lachlan Ilias has been unfairly blamed for following an outdated game plan. Taaffe rose to prominence late in 2021, replacing the suspended Latrell Mitchell. . Very large text size. I'm as big a stats advocate as anyone, but it's not all a numbers game here. Taane Milne 6. The 2022 NRL season is almost upon us, but plenty of clubs still have spots to fill in their top squad. Somewhere within the Ilias family home in Sydney’s inner west suburb of Five Dock is an enormous banner with Lachlan’s name emblazoned across the front. South Sydney's 27-18 win at Cronulla, where they lost…South Sydney produced the bravest performance of the weekend to open their season with a 27-18 win in Cronulla after a pair of early injuries, but Souths halfback Lachlan Ilias has stolen the show. Cameron Murray. Blake Taaffe 15. The two men leading the way for the No. Ilias, 22, has played 24 NRL matches for South Sydney since making his debut against the St George Illawarra Dragons at the end of last season, having previously won a Jersey Flegg Cup. 00:14 Latrell ices it with a field goal. Originally from Canberra, Ilias began his rugby journey playing for the Queanbeyan Kangaroos before being scouted by the Rabbitohs. #496. Thomas Burgess 11. Can't imagine all this carry on in the media would be having a positive effect on. Aspiring to become the first player in a decade to be anointed South Sydney’s long-term halfback, rising star Lachlan Ilias knows he has two special mates at his side for the next chapter. Braith Anasta commended Mitchell’s confidence, but questioned whether his comments could come back to bite Souths. Michael Chee Kam 12. Half-back. Tevita Tatola 9. Lachlan has extended his contract with the Rabbitohs until at least the end of the 2023 season. 'For the first 20 we did a really good job and stuck with them,' he said. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Lachlan has extended his contract with the Rabbitohs until at least the end of the 2023 season. South Sydney Rabbitohs halfback, Lachlan Ilias, wants to honour his late pappou when he plays for Greece’s national men’s team in the Rugby League World Cup this year. Judging by their highlight reels, Souths have won the lottery in signing these two. Craig Coleman and Craig Field were two former Souths playmakers who were quick to the criticise 23-year-old. 7 jersey, he also confirmed Mitchell could make the transition from fullback to five-eighth “on his ear”. Lachlan Ilias 8. It's understood Ilias has been struggling throughout the week with a leg or glute injury, which hampered his ability to train with the in-form outfit. Tyson Frizell. NRL legend Matty Johns has labelled Lachlan Ilias’ substitution “unfair” after the young gun was hooked with 51 minutes left in the Rabbitohs’ Dragons clash. LACHLAN ILIAS (Rabbitohs) In his first full season of first grade Lachlan Ilias was solid without being spectacular as the Rabbitohs failed to advance to the grand final for the fourth time in five seasons after making the preliminary final. Lachlan Ilias scores his first try in the National Rugby League Sat 04 Sep, 2021 Up Next 00:17 Another Dragons error hands Graham a double 00:15 Ravalawa beats Taaffe at the back to set up. South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says he would love to add Jack Wighton to his star-studded Rabbitohs backline as the Canberra five-eighth weighs up his NRL future – amidst reports that he. Daniel Suluka-Fifita. Tevita Tatola 9. Cameron Murray. 5-7 days average delivery speed. Blake Taafe $210, 400. Lachlan Ilias Age, Date of Birth, Birthday, Family, what about his father and mother, where is he from? Early Life. Greece are drawn in a group alongside England, Samoa and France at this year’s World Cup. Liam Knight 17. Cameron Murray. Jai Arrow 16. On the same opening weekend of NRL action, fellow No. Halfback Lachlan Ilias was thrown in at the deep end last season, replacing club icon Adam Reynolds. He played schoolboy rugby union for Trinity Grammar. Damien Cook 10. … See moreLachlan Ilias Halfback Player Bio Height: 184 cm Date of Birth: 09 May 2000 Weight: 85 kg Birthplace: Sydney, NSW Age: 23 Nickname: Lachie Debut Club: South Sydney. Cameron Murray Bench: 14. Hame Sele 11. If Sam Walker and Lachlan Ilias met – beyond shaking hands at the end of derby fixtures, they never have – they might look each other in the eye, like Superman and Lex Luthor, and utter the. Team Update: Round 11 vs Rabbitohs. . Keaon Koloamatangi 12. VIP Senior Member. Broncos recruit Adam Reynolds has thrown his support behind Lachlan Ilias, urging the Souths rookie to be his own man as the Rabbitohs apprentice prepares to meet his. The Rabbitohs have seen enough to extend the rookie playmaker until the end of 2025, a year longer than Adam. Jai Arrow 16. Damien Cook 10. Likewise, there are four of his relatives; her parents and sister. Lachlan Ilias credits his close friendship with Keaon Koloamatangi for helping their on-field bond. Scores. Damien Cook 10. The former teammates remain tight and Reynolds was quick to contact Ilias after. Ilias has done just that. Lachlan Murdoch, the third of his father’s six children, was born in London and raised mostly in New York, attending private schools and boarding schools. Davvy Moale. 2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon. Michael Chee Kam 12. Half Back Lachlan Ilias was instrumental again in South Sydney notching up their 6th straight win in the NRL. He was one of six young South Sydney stars to re-sign during 2021, with the list also including Blake Taaffe and Lachlan Ilias, who featured at the back-end of the year. Nick Mougios 1. Speaking for the first time since being mercilessly hooked in Round 15, the 22-year-old has revealed. A dream start for Ilias. The Mario Fenech-George Piggins inspirational play of the day: Lachlan Ilias’ try saving effort on Sharks winger Mulitalo. Damien Cook 10. Cameron Murray Bench: 14. Hame Sele 11. Peter Mamouzelos 16. He was. Jordan Rapana. Some of Souths Sydney’s recent performances have resembled a nice Sunday drive. Keaon Koloamatangi 13. Just how Ilias fares at halfback, after the club let Reynolds join the Broncos, will be a big story in 2022. 13. Michael Chee Kam 12. Phil Rothfield believes Souths need to be careful in their negotiations with Cody Walker and Latrell Mitchell with Wayne Bennett circling and slammed the call to hook rookie Lachlan Ilias. South Sydney's entire spine was off-contract in 2023, yet all the headlines spoke about the Rabbitohs 'big three' - Damien Cook , Cody Walker and Latrell Mitchell . MUDGEE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: Lachlan Ilias of the Rabbitohs is tackled by George Burgess of the Dragons during the Charity Shield NRL Trial Match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and St. The Rugby League World Cup promises to be the biggest, best and most inclusive event in the sport’s 127-year history with men’s, women’s and wheelchair teams competing in 61 games. Tevita Tatola 9. “Our spirit was there,” said Lachlan Ilias, who doesn’t play for Woolston Rovers A. The stakes weren’t as high as when Gregan pulled off the try saver to end all try. . Lachlan Ilias 8. Kalyn Ponga (pictured) Jackson Hastings. Lachlan Ilias 8. Cook continues to be a dynamic threat in the No. (Brett Hemmings/AAP PHOTOS) South Sydney have solved the first piece of their contract puzzle by. “I knew they (defenders) were going to. Shaq Mitchell 16. Taane Milne 6. South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou declared halfback Lachlan Ilias is “going to be the best halfback the club has had for a long time” in a subtle dig at former long-term no. Jacob Host 13. Lachlan Ilias chats to the media ahead of round four against the Sea Eagles. Tue 01 Aug, 2023South Sydney young gun Lachlan Ilias told his teammates he was ready to win the game for them and then backed up his bravado by kicking the winning field goal in golden point. Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses Forwards. Thomas Burgess 11. Larger text size. PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01: Lachlan Ilias of the Rabbitohs passes during the round four NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the South Sydney. South Sydney halfback Lachlan Ilias has some big shoes to fill. Normal text size. . Jaxson Paulo 6. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images. BRISBANE BRONCOS. Subscribe for free - youtube. He made his presence felt however, scoring a try in each game and running for 155 and 141 metres respectively. Davvy Moale. The other key. Michael Chee Kam 12. Get to know young half, Lachlan Ilias, ahead of his debut in the Red & Green this weekend. Not long after the break a bomb from Lachlan Ilias was spilled by Sione Katoa, the Rabbitohs made Cronulla pay with almost immediate effect. [2] He grew up in the Sydney suburb of Five Dock. Cody Walker 7. It’s the most important role he needs to fill with Adam Reynolds departed and Lachlan Ilias’ first showing of 2022 was promising. 02. 7. 7. And when Kikau produced a charge down on a Lachlan Ilias kick moments after the break and Nathan Cleary grubber-kicked for Leniu, the game was as good as done. Also mentioned all the social media criticism by him. A lot of the blame was directed at halfback Ilias. Michael Chee Kam 16. The influencer wowed in. Source: Getty Images. Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita. As Lachlan Ilias prepares to take his first step towards becoming South Sydney’s long-term replacement for Adam Reynolds in Friday night’s clash with. 20K Followers, 792 Following, 54 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from LACHLAN ILIAS (@lachyilias) 21K Followers, 777 Following, 53 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from LACHLAN ILIAS (@lachyilias) Something went wrong. The Rabbits were 20-0 winners over the Wests Tigers and Ilias said shutting their. Lachlan has shared a couple of photos of the two of them on her Instagram account. Lachlan Ilias (Rabbitohs) Jeremy. Mark Nicholls 11. Incoming Souths halfback Lachlan Ilias has some huge shoes to fill in club legend and new Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds’ when he takes the reins at the Rabbitohs in 2022. Tevita Tatola 9. In an interview with NRL. Damien Cook 10. Siliva Havili 18. Cody Walker has implored Lachlan Ilias to write his own story as South Sydney's new halfback and expressed his excitement as a new era dawns on the club. One of the biggest questions heading into season 2022 is how the. Prop for Knights is. Jai Arrow 13. Sun 30 Apr 2023, 07:01 AM. Jed Cartwright 15. Damien Cook 10. Lachlan Ilias can kick a footy. The Rabbitohs led by Lachlan Ilias and Cody Walker need to improve their kicking game and the onus is on Latrell Mitchell to take more responsibility and ownership of the side because Jack Wighton. Lachlan Ilias put in one of those trick shot kicks from deep inside his own half before the last tackle with just a minute left before the break. Cody Walker 7. Source: Getty Images “I don’t think there is any 20-year-old halfback that is the same version of themselves 10 years later. Lachlan Ilias 8. Hame Sele 11. . Cody Walker 7. The Rabbitohs have confirmed the re-signings of a host of youngsters including highly rated playmakers Blake Taaffe and Lachlan Ilias. Jai Arrow 9. It was played at HBF Park, Perth on 14–15 February 2020. ©NRL Photos. Fresh from playing a key role in helping the Rabbitohs take down the ladder-leading Brisbane Broncos on Friday night, Rabbitohs halfback Lachlan Ilias shared how he was enjoying finding his place in his team. “I don’t know if shitty was the right word,” Ilias. Wests Tigers. Tevita Tatola 9. SYDNEY ROOSTERS. PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01: Lachlan Ilias of the Rabbitohs. And now he has the. Scott Bailey / Updated 25. Greg Marzhew. DANGER PERIOD. Siliva Havili 17. His first season was solid without being spectacular. Benjamin Jullien 2. Jed Cartwright 15. Young Bunnies star Ilias reveals next step in rise. Damien Cook 10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 9. A Jersey Flegg Premiership winner alongside Blake Taaffe and Peter Mamouzelos in 2019, Lachlan Ilias enjoyed a fine debut season in 2022 as the Rabbitohs’ halfback. After a breakout finish to the season, Blake Taaffe has been tipped to fill a huge hole at Souths. Added Mar 5th, 2023NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: Lachlan Ilias of the Rabbitohs is attended to during the round 17 NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at McDonald Jones Stadium. Cameron Murray 14. Round 1Give Taaffe a go at halfback, he is definitely not a fullback but would improve our attack over Illias. On one hand, expectations were on the floor because nobody could replace Adam Reynolds and it was unfair to think that a rookie could even get close. Lachie hardly ever gives away seven tackle sets either. His father’s name is Arthur Illias. Cameron Murray. 7. Stream every game of every round of the 2022 NRL Telstra Premiership Season. Jacob Host 13. Rabbitohs sign freakish teen rugby union talents Joseph Suaalii and Lachlan Ilias. Jed Cartwright 15. As Lachlan Ilias prepares to take his first step towards becoming South Sydney’s long-term replacement for Adam Reynolds in Friday night’s clash with Brisbane, Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi. Lachlan Ilias scores his first try in the National Rugby League Sat 04 Sep, 2021 Up Next 00:17 Another Dragons error hands Graham a double 00:15 Ravalawa beats Taaffe at the back to set up. Michael Chee Kam 16. By Dominic Criniti 36 minutes ago. 'For the first 20 we did a really good job and stuck. Lachlan Ilias 8. Lachlan Ilias may hail from the heart of Wests Tigers territory but the rising young halfback has slipped through their fingers and fallen into the lap of one of their arch rivals. Image: AAP/Getty. Halfback Lachlan Ilias had a career-high 71 Fantasy points for the Bunnies in the win over the Sharks to join Manly's Daly Cherry-Evans in the halves in the round one team of the week. Benji Marshall 7. 20. Kalyn Ponga's stint at five-eighth is over for the time being, with the superstar shifting to fullback in place of Lachlan Miller, who. Jai Arrow 15. Michael Chee Kam 12. Lachlan Ilias has extended his contract with the Rabbitohs until at least the end of the 2023 season. Jai Arrow 13. Cameron Murray 14. He made his presence felt however, scoring a try in each game and running for 155 and 141 metres respectively. NRL legends Andrew Johns and Billy Slater were impressed by South Sydney halfback Lachlan Ilias in round one. At a time when wins and losses are paramount and increased only further for those in finals contention, South Sydney's rookie playmaker Lachlan Ilias has been handed a newfound perspective. Once joined at the hip with. Jacob Host 13. Michael Chee Kam 12. Cameron Murray 14. He was. Cody Walker 7. The Bunnies. Becoming South Sydney - Lachlan Ilias. Cody Walker 7. Jayden Brailey. Damien Cook 10. National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. 14. March 25, 2023. 4 Sep 2023. Shaquai Mitchell 11. “I couldn’t be prouder of those boys efforts, especially the Greek boys who haven’t played at this. It was played at HBF Park, Perth on 14–15 February 2020. Michael Chee Kam 12. Thompson was excellent in reserve grade too, scoring an incredible 20 tries in just 16 outings whilst averaging 145. Background Ilias is of Greek and Scottish heritage . Broncos star Adam Reynolds says Souths halfback Lachlan Ilias is being unfairly targeted after the Rabbitohs’ shocking early finish to the season. Lachlan Ilias will make his NRL debut for the finals-bound Rabbitohs this weekend, the first Trinitarian in recent history to play at rugby league’s top level. “I don’t know if shitty was the right word,” Ilias.