Blake Solly on Jai Arrow's Journey, Payne Haas & Souths’ Premiership Charge | Chiming In

Inside Jai’s Journey. South Sydney CEO Blake Solly has been front and centre since news of Jai Arrow’s battle with Motor Neurone Disease began. In this episode of Chiming In, Solly shares insight into Jai’s courage and the way he has inspirationally lifted his teammates this season. He also reveals how coach Wayne Bennett was instrumental in ensuring Arrow was credited with 100 NRL games for the Bunnies — and how Souths pitched the idea to the NRL. But there’s more. Solly openly discusses: The signing of Payne Haas The futures of Cody Walker and Latrell Mitchell Why the NRL should invest in Super League The new CBA Wayne Bennett’s use-by date Souths legend Nathan Merritt and his battle with cancer South Sydney’s premiership chances It’s a must-watch episode for every rugby league fan — not just Rabbitohs supporters. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro: Inside Jai’s Journey 1:45 - Jai Arrow’s MND Diagnosis & the Rugby League Community’s Response 6:00 - Jai’s 100-Game Milestone & the Emotional Gold Coast Tribute 9:30 - Payne Haas: How Souths Got the Deal Done 14:00 - Why the NRL Should Invest in Super League 17:30 - Wayne Bennett’s Role in Jai Arrow’s 100th NRL Game 20:00 - Souths’ Culture, Facilities & Building a Lasting Club 26:00 - Souths Cares, Nathan Merritt & Supporting Former Players 30:00 - Does Wayne Bennett Have a Use-By Date? 32:00 - Cody Walker & Latrell Mitchell’s Futures 34:00 - NRL Expansion and Funding Club Pathways 38:00 - Can South Sydney Win the Premiership? 40:00 - The New CBA and Player Payments 46:00 - Why Financially Strong Clubs Matter 48:00 - Souths’ Stance on Gambling Sponsorships 50:00 - Making Rugby League More Accessible for Kids 52:00 - John Sutton’s Ongoing Role at Souths