Adam Reynolds has put all sentiment on his last game for South Sydney on hold to focus on round the clock rehabilitation to be ready for Sunday’s grand NRL final.
The outgoing skipper and star halfback has the chance of a fairytale finish and a second premiership for his beloved Rabbitohs, but must first pass fitness tests on his annoying groin.
The 31-year-old underwent running training on Tuesday, but has yet to move on to kicking and finally to teamwork.
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He is expected to have until Saturday to get fit for Penrith in the playoff.
“It’s been a long week, still plenty of time to get it back to 100 percent or as close as possible,” he said, admitting the NRL’s bubble conditions could be a hidden blessing.
Chief Physiotherapist Eddie Farah works day and night with Reynolds to get it right.
“They worked with me around the clock and got their hands on places they shouldn’t be,” joked Reynolds.
“It was good to have these guys around and have them here 24/7.
“The circumstances of living in a bubble in a Queensland hotel in the same hotel this year, so I’m pretty lucky in that regard.
Brisbane-bound Adam Reynolds will play his final game for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL playoff playoff Russell Freeman / Getty Images
“We spent a lot of time together on the physiobed and did a few rehab exercises and what not. He was fantastic and wanted to work with me non-stop.”
Reynolds has five days to get it right.
Preoccupied with his injury, Reynolds did not oxygenate the emotional outcome on the cards when asked about the end of his time at Souths.
The local junior will move to Brisbane next season and plans to retire with a second premier after his final game on Sunday night.
While he wouldn’t admit the personal emotions around the week, he had some advice for the majority of teammates who didn’t play in South’s ’43-year drought-breaking title in 2014.
“No doubt most of the guys heard stories along the way,” he said of the club’s famous win and long history of success.
“There is something special about going to a grand finale and we have a great opportunity to do something special.
“This club has only played two major finals in the last 50 years, so they’re pretty rare.”
