Jayden “Bud” Sullivan credits South Sydney coach Paul Green/Bennett? for helping him rekindle his love for NRL footy after a difficult period in the competition. The outlets report that Sullivan, who had felt disillusioned following stints with the St George Dragons and the Tigers, talks about opening up personally to the coach. He says that conversation helped him regain motivation and focus on his role at South Sydney.
All three reports place the story in the context of Sullivan’s career reset and his move back toward form. They describe him as being on track for what would be his first NRL finals campaign, framing the turnaround as part of a broader change in confidence and engagement. The shared focus is on the personal nature of the coach-player discussion, with outlets emphasizing Sullivan’s willingness to share “personal stuff” and the coaching support that followed.
While each source tells the same core account, they vary only in emphasis and wording rather than facts: the rebuilding of Sullivan’s connection to the game, the earlier struggles that led to him feeling disconnected, and the prospect of finals football as evidence of the renewed direction.
