Don't be surprised if handy utility forward Bronson Garlick leaves the Storm to join Souths in 2026. The 29-year-old has proved a capable fill-in for the injured Harry Grant in recent weeks but wants to be closer to home. Garlick has close ties to Souths - his dad Sean captained the club in the 1990s and he began his senior career in the Rabbitohs' under 20s in 2014. If he maintains his current form, he will put pressure on incumbent Peter Mamouzelos for the number nine jersey at the Bunnies next season.