Origins and Themes
The Book of Feuds began as a detailed account of Souths' history against their rivals - but a shorter version was created specifically to be read to the players before matches.
The Book of Feuds doubles as both an educational document and a motivational tool. Shortly after the Rabbitohs were readmitted to the competition for the 2002 season the players were asked by Crowe which club had won the most premierships. Of the answers given none of the players knew the correct answer, that it was Souths.
The Book's author, Courtney stated that, "It's not done from a bitter perspective, it's done from an envy perspective," when interviewed, "The Book of Feuds is not a bitter book - well, there is occasional bitterness and hatred".
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