WAYNE BENNETT: “I DON’T SEE YOU AS MY HALFBACK.” | Lewis Dodd| Behind the Name… | EP15 • SZ1

Lewis Dodd opens up about his move to South Sydney Rabbitohs, the reality of life in the NRL, his conversations with Wayne Bennett, and the period that left him questioning his future in rugby league. From coming through at St Helens and winning the World Club Challenge to moving across the world, struggling to find his feet in Australia and ultimately starting again with Catalans Dragons, Lewis gives an honest account of the highs, setbacks and lessons behind his career. In this episode of Behind the Name, Lewis talks openly about the pressure of professional rugby league, suffering a devastating Achilles injury, leaving St Helens, life at South Sydney, struggling mentally and physically in Australia, and the conversation with Wayne Bennett that confirmed he wasn't part of his plans. He also reflects on accountability, confidence, the people who supported him through the hardest periods of his career and what he's learned from an experience that didn't unfold the way he expected. This is Lewis Dodd — Behind the Name. CHAPTERS 0:00 — Life at Catalans Dragons 2:37 — The State of Super League 4:29 — Winning the World Club Challenge 7:11 — Preparing to Face Penrith 12:28 — The Biggest Moments of the World Club Challenge 16:58 — Coaching, Culture & St Helens 19:10 — What Made St Helens Different? 24:15 — Developing His Game 27:45 — Leadership & Accountability 34:04 — Salary Caps & The Cycles of Rugby League 40:34 — The Achilles Injury 47:13 — Breaking Through at St Helens 53:40 — Why Lewis Dodd Left St Helens 1:02:00 — The Move to South Sydney Rabbitohs 1:11:01 — The Reality of His NRL Experience 1:24:13 — Starting Again at Catalans Dragons 1:34:14 — Quick-Fire 🎙️ Behind the Name | Episode 15 Subscribe for more honest conversations with the people behind the name. #LewisDodd #RugbyLeague #NRL #SuperLeague #BehindTheName