 Carroll re-joined South Sydney Rabbitohs in 1999 and was an important part of the club's early season resurgence.Recalled to rep football in the Second State of Origin match that year, he was knocked out in the series decider after a controversial tackle by Jason Smith.Forced to retire at season's end because of chronic knee injury, Carroll became a committed supporter of South Sydney Rabbitohs' reinstatement into the NRL in 2002.