There is plenty of respect between the two clubs, who often work together at management level to grow their respective clubs, but there remains a strong level of direct competitiveness between the two clubs who call ANZ Stadium home.
South Sydney claimed bragging rights and the status as Sydney's rugby league powerhouse with a drought-breaking 30-6 victory against the Bulldogs in last year's grand final.
But perhaps the moment which this blossoming rivalry climaxed came in chaotic and controversial scenes at the Olympic venue just over four months ago.
Tempers frayed, emotions boiled over and rugby league was left to nurse another black eye as the rapidly-growing feud between the Bulldogs and Rabbitohs entered another chapter.
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a bumper crowd of 26,503k turned up on friday :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>
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