“‘They Wear The Red & Green’ tells the story of a sporting love affair that has been sustained for almost 50 years. The passion of a loyal football fan for his club shines through as the author’s own life-story is interwoven with that of the team of his heart – the Mighty South Sydney Rabbitohs. Scrupulously researched, this book records how it once was in the game of Rugby League how it became and, ultimately, a timeless truth – that a true fan never flinches, no matter how hard the times might get.”
— IAN HEADS
“A great story, befitting the greatest of all rugby league clubs.”
— John Sattler
“Great memories of my days playing at Souths.”
— Ron Coote
“Ryder’s book ... reclaims the lost legions of Rabbitohs heros ... and reminds us that footy is as much about playing as winning. ”
— SMH, 27 September 2009
“... will delight Rabbitohs fans.”
— Rugby League Week
“South Sydney Marches On….
CHORUS Glory, Glory to South Sydney Glory, Glory to South Sydney Glory, Glory to South Sydney South Sydney Marches On
When speaking of the champions One stands above the rest Of glories old and records proud When often put to test Of fine traditions, history That others cannot best They wear the RED & GREEN
REPEAT CHORUS
They mauled the Balmain Tigers Slew the Dragons from St. George The Seagulls and the Mounties next Were crushed with mighty force They humbled Parramatta And the Berries in due course They wear the RED & GREEN
REPEAT CHORUS
They plucked the Western Magpies Slashed the Newtown bag of blue The Eastern Suburbs rooster crowed And then was conquered too The greatest name in any game Within South Sydney grew They wear the RED & GREEN
