"The South Sydney Rabbitohs have clarified their position with regards to media reports over the weekend that actor and South Sydney Life Member Russell Crowe and businessman Peter Holmes á Court want to purchase the South Sydney District Rugby League Football Club. South Sydney CEO Shane Richardson says that nothing is set in concrete with regards to a deal between the Club, Mr Crowe and Mr Holmes á Court. “We want to make it clear to everyone that an approach was made from Russell and Peter to us, not the other way around,” Mr Richardson explained today. “There has been no formal proposal made to the Club in writing, but Peter has discussed the situation the major stakeholders of the Club, in particular the South Sydney Juniors’ President, both past and present; the South Sydney Leagues Club through Chairman George Piggins; the South Sydney Football Club through both Chairman Nicholas Pappas and myself; as well as the NRL through David Gallop. He has had open, honest and frank discussions with all parties about the proposal.” Mr Richardson says this could be a big opportunity for the Club to re-establish itself as a powerhouse in the game, and that Club Members and fans will have an opportunity to have their say on the issue. “The Club is very excited about the discussions we’ve been having with Peter and Russell and particularly excited that businessmen of this standing want to take a leading role in the organisation,” Mr Richardson said today."

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