 But the never-say-die Souths scrambled a try to halfback, Col Donohoe and converted it through Purcell to complete the fairytale with a 12-11 last gasp victory.1956 was the beginning of the Dragons era - Souths finished third on the ladder but their season came to an end one match short of the Grand Final with a loss to Balmain 36-33.The pattern continued in 1957 as they finished third again and finished their season in the final, this time losing to Manly 15-11.