Anthony Seibold stamps his mark as another Bronco exits Red Hill

Anthony Seibold is stamping his mark on Red Hill with another star joining key quartet Josh McGuire, Jordan Kahu, Kodi Nikorima and James Roberts in a Broncos exodus.

Jaydn Su'A, right, is the latest player on the way out of the Broncos. Picture: AAP

Jaydn Su’A has completed his move to join Wayne Bennett at South Sydney with the back-rower becoming the fifth Bronco to leave as part of Anthony Seibold’s Red Hill revolution.

The Courier-Mail earlier revealed Broncos hierarchy gave Su’A permission to leave before Sunday and reunite with Bennett.

The Rabbitohs on Friday announced Su’A had signed a deal that keeps him at the club until at least the end of the 2021 season.

“Jaydn has been on our radar for over 12 months now and we’re excited to see him pull on the red and green jersey of South Sydney,” Rabbitohs general manager of football Shane Richardson said.

Jaydn Su'A is the latest player on the way out of the Broncos. Picture: AAP

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“He has had raps on him since making his NRL debut as an 18-year-old due to his strong work ethic and his tough defensive capabilities.

“He’s stepped up to the international stage now and I’m sure he will play a lot more representative football throughout his career.

“He will add to the genuine competition for spots in our forward pack, he’s an exciting signing for our club.”

In the space of six months, Su’A has gone from a Maroons hopeful to a Broncos outcast who was dropped to the Intrust Super Cup two months ago after falling out of favour with Seibold.

Seibold is stamping his mark on Red Hill with Su’A joining Bennett’s former key quartet Josh McGuire, Jordan Kahu, Kodi Nikorima and James Roberts in a Broncos exodus that began in pre-season.

It is believed the immediate departure of Su’A will give Brisbane additional funds to retain off-contract enforcer Matt Lodge in the face of a huge offer from the Warriors.

Wayne Bennett has a high opinion of Jaydn Su'A. Picture: Liam Kidston

Bennett earlier this week confirmed he had been in contact with Su’A with a view to securing him before Sunday.

“I’m talking to Jaydn,” Bennett said.

“We’re keen on him, he’s keen to come and Brisbane are happy to let him go, so now it’s a matter of negotiating the right deal and we’re hopeful we can sort something out in the next few days.

“There’s a few clubs interested in him, that’s what his management are saying, but I have a high opinion of Jaydn and I think he can offer something at our club.

“Souths actually tried to sign him last year but I never wanted to lose him.

“He’s a talent.”

While Su’A has struggled for impact this season, Bennett and his Souths assistant Jason Demetriou, who coached him at Brisbane, believe the New Zealand-born forward has the talent to be one of the NRL’s superstars.

Bennett handed Su’A his NRL debut in 2016 after he defected from rugby union, where he starred at Anglican Church Grammar School in their First XV alongside Queensland State of Origin fullback Kalyn Ponga.

Su’A has since compiled 31 first-grade games, but managed just eight appearances this season in his comeback from a broken ankle last year.

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Demetriou has no doubt Su’A would be an asset at Redfern.

“Jaydn has all the attributes you want from an edge forward,” he said.

“His aggression and athleticism will make him a future Origin player without a doubt.”

Broncos coach Seibold said last month that Su’A needed to make some key improvements, particularly in defence, to fight his way back into the NRL side.

“Jaydn’s performances weren’t up to standard and I gave him the feedback,” said Seibold. “We thought he needed to play some time as an edge back-rower so that’s what he’s been doing back at Souths Logan.”