 Things began to turn around in 1978 when under new coach Jack Gibson, Souths won the pre-season competition (10-3 over Canterbury) and finished the season second in the club championship.Souths' star player in the late '70s was the powerful Australian representative winger Terry Fahey, affectionately known to fans as the 'Redfern Express'.Utility back Robert 'Rocky' Laurie won the prestigious 'Dally M' award in 1980.