 Souths' twelfth premiership, their first in almost two decades, came in 1950, when they again finished as minor premiers.They disposed of Newtown 30-4 before beating Wests 21-15 in the final.1951 was a remarkable year as Souths finished the regular season 11 points clear of nearest rivals Manly, whom they dispatched in a devastating display 42-14 in the premiership decider.